General Salamsho is not allowed to enter the territory of Russia

According to the Bomdod portal, Major General Salamsho Mukhabatov, a well-known Tajik wrestler and former commander of the United Tajik Opposition, arrived in Moscow on personal matters on October 21, but was not allowed to cross the Russian border and leave the airport.

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According to the source, the name of the well-known general appeared on a blacklist – he is banned from entering the territory of the Russian Federation until 2025. The reasons for the ban are unknown.

During the civil war, Salamsho Mukhabatov was one of the most influential field commanders of the United Tajik Opposition in the Badakhshan direction. His units were positioned along the frontline with government forces at the Khoburabot pass.

After the signing of the peace agreement in August 1998, Mukhabatov was appointed head of the oil and gas committee under the government of Tajikistan, according to a 30% quota for the opposition. He held this position until April 17, 2001, and from 2001 to 2004, he headed the state unitary enterprise “Tajikneftegaz.” Since 2004, he has been the general director of the state company “Sayoh” (“Tourism”). Salamsho Mukhabatov also led the Federation of Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling of Tajikistan until 2017.

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During the Soviet period, Salamsho Mukhabatov was the champion of Tajikistan in judo, sambo, and Tajik wrestling – gushing. Salamsho Mukhabatov also became a two-time world champion in judo and a two-time champion in sambo among veterans.