Amidst the news of the tragic events at the "Crocus City Hall", a story emerged online about how 17-year-old Tajik waiter Bunavshok Erkinov helped an injured man during the chaos. This is not the first time Tajik citizens have come to the aid of others in a foreign land, sometimes even at the cost of their own lives.
Bunavshok works at the "Aquarium" hotel located in the Crocus City Hall building. On the day of the tragedy, as the third shift was ending, a man named Vladimir entered the restaurant, asked for water, and collapsed. When the staff left after being instructed to do so, Bunavshok stayed behind, unable to abandon the man in need. He assisted the police and medics in getting the injured man to the ambulance.
Tajik migrants have been known to save not only adults but also children.
In May 2022, a Tajik migrant in Noginsk caught a boy who fell from the sixth floor. With minutes apart, two young children fell from the same window. The migrant managed to catch the second child, cushioning the fall with his chest.
In October 2019, in Chelyabinsk, our compatriot Osman Mamutov rescued an 11-year-old boy from a burning car. He acted swiftly, pulling the child to safety, potentially saving him from a tragic fate.
Another Tajik hero, an 11-year-old student, Bahrom Usmonov, risked his life to save his friend who had fallen into a boiling water collector in Khabarovsk. His courageous act earned him the Russian Rescuers' Union Medal for Bravery.
These acts of heroism extend beyond age and occupation. In Moscow, Bahrom Gulomkadyrov, a courier at Yandex.Eats, prevented a 12-year-old boy from jumping out of a window, showcasing quick thinking and bravery.
These stories highlight the selfless acts of Tajik citizens in Russia, showcasing bravery, compassion, and a sense of duty towards their fellow human beings.
