Dushanbe [SEP] named after
1961 as Stalinabad (, "Stalinobod)", which was named after Joseph Stalin.
History.
Situated at the confluence of two rivers, Varzob and Kofarnihon, Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan. Although archaeological remnants dating to the 5th century BC have been discovered in the area, there is little to suggest that Dushanbe was more than a small village until the early 20th century.
It was at the crossroads, where a large bazaar occurred on Mondays, hence the name "Dushanbe-Bazar" (,
FC Istiklol
"Not to be confused with Uzbek club, FK Istiqlol Fergana."
Football Club Istiklol (, "Dastayi Futboli Istiqlol") is a professional football club based in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. They currently play in the top division of the country. The club is named after the independence of Tajikistan. Istiklol from Tajik to English translated as Independence.
History.
Istiklol (Dushanbe) was established in November 2007, under the Presidency of Shohruh Saidov. In 2008, Istiklol competed in the Dushanbe Group