The title Hero of Tajikistan (Tajik: ÃÂðóÃÂðüþýø âþ÷øúøÃÂÃÂþý) is a state award of Tajikistan. It was first awarded in 1996 and was awarded for service to the implementation of domestic and foreign policy.
Persons awarded the title "Hero of Tajikistan" are awarded a special distinction - the gold star "Hero of Tajikistan", which is worn on a ribbon on the left side of the chest.
The deceased's "Hero of Tajikistan" gold star and award documents remain with their heirs as a keepsake. With the consent of the deceased's heirs, their awards and award documents may be transferred to state museums for storage and display. If the deceased has no heirs, their awards and award documents are automatically returned to the state.