Bashkir writer Yadkar Bashirov dies

Bashkir writer Yadkar Bashirov, an honored culture worker of the Republic of Bashkortostan, died in his 85th year. The Union of Writers of Bashkortostan told Bashinform about his death.

Bashirov was a writer, historian, candidate of sociological sciences and local historian, and the author of scientific and popular science works. He was a laureate of the Bayazit Bikbay literary prize. Born on 11 June 1942 in the village of Allaberdino in Kuyurgazy district, he began his working life as a locksmith at a machine and tractor station. After serving in the Soviet army, he graduated from the Chelyabinsk Polytechnic Institute in 1970. He worked at the Avtonormal plant in Belebey, and from 1976 lived in Naberezhnye Chelny. For many years he held leadership posts at major enterprises in Tatarstan.

A farewell ceremony will take place on 19 October at 12:00 in the village of Muraptal, Kuyurgazy district. Bashinform expressed sincere condolences to his relatives and loved ones.