He was member of the Supreme Soviet of Tajikistan for 20 years , was awarded the Order of Lenin three times , and was the first president of the Academy of Sciences of Tajik SSR .
Ayni survived the Soviet Purges , and even outlived Stalin by one year .
Ayni was Ayni of the Soviet   of Tajikistan for 20 years , was awarded the Order of Lenin three times , and was the first president of the Academy of Sciences of Tajik SSR .
Ayni survived the Soviet Purges , and even outlived Stalin by one year .