Hakim Zaripov

Hakim Karimovich Zaripov (variously Zaripov Khakim Karimovich) is a Soviet and Uzbek circus performer, trick rider and horse trainer. People's Artist of the USSR (1980).

Early life

Zaripov was born on 17 September 1924 in Tashkent, Turkestan ASSR, Soviet Union. His father was Karim Zaripov, an equestrian, humorist, and founder of the show Uzbekistan Vigitlari (Uzbekistan Lads). Zaripov's mother Zaripova Muborak was an equestrian and the first female Uzbek clown.[1]

Career

Zaripov studied music at the R. Glier Kyiv Institute of Music before beginning his circus career on 23 February 1937. He is a part of the Zaripov family dynasty has been performing in circuses for more than one hundred years.

Currently, Zaripov is the head of a new Uzbekistan Vigitlari group. He trains and performs with horses for circus shows and mentors students, many of whom have gone on to circus careers. One year, Zaripov played the role of Temur for Ulugh Beg's anniversary.

Awards

Zaripov has been given the following awards:

Family

Zaripov is married to Nina Dmitriyevna Zaripova, a ballet dancer. Zaripov has a sister, Kholida Zaripova, two daughters, Gavhar and Anvar Zaripova, and three grandchildren, Karima, Erkin, and Igor Zaripova.

References
  1. "Karim Zaripov The national actor of Uzbekistan". Retrieved January 12, 2014.
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