My 
childhood was spent in fields of potatoes and wheat, taking care of animals. But that doesn’t mean that I did not go to school. My favourite subjects were History, English and Geography. But in its turn History stood out for me among the three. I was hoping to study history in the university. However, my hope and my grandfather’s plans for me didn’t coincide. He wanted me to become English translator or Interpreter. Following his plan, I entered Department of Foreign Languages of Khujand State University. This was turning point in my life.
I was second year student, when one of my teachers introduced me to the head of a local inbound tour agency. And this is how my journey to the distant corners of Tajikistan and hopefully further outside of country started. I was sent to Penjikent along with my friend. Both of us spend there 10 days to see how other tour guides do their job. Later, I was joining tour groups as assistant guide. To be honest, at the beginning my primary interest was just to improve my English. But I didn’t realize how this job is so much intertwined with geography, history, culture. Gradually, my skills were improved and I started guiding short tours. Meanwhile, I graduated from my university. After graduation, I went on guiding the groups. Day by day I “fall in love” with guiding. After all, this was the job that required knowledge on my favourite subjects. Eventually, geography of my guiding extended further to the Pamir mountains.
It has been 7 years that I am guiding foreign travellers throughout Tajikistan. It is said that only tiny percentage of world population love their job. I think I belong to this minority group. First of all, it should be noted that I had no idea of becoming tourguide back in the school years. There are many factors that makes this job so interesting. Firstly, the process of guiding is itself travelling. I enjoy my work very much as I travel throughout my country and abroad with those whom I guide. And every time I find something new to learn. Besides, I am not the person who can enjoy office job. Secondly, guiding gives me opportunity to learn more and 
expand my horizons. This is continuous process of learning. Once you stop learning, you fall behind the others. This sounds frightening for some people, but I love it. Thirdly, you meet different people from different countries. It is a wonderful opportunity of making friends around the world. During my working experience I worked with people from more than 50 countries. And last but not the least, this job gives you sufficient income. With current cost of living in Tajikistan, I earn enough for myself and family and even save some money for future. I am very happy with the job I have. After all, one can only dream of a job that is profitable and gives opportunity to travel, learn and make friends. My life changed completely from r moment that I entered the sphere tourism. I owe a lot to my teachers, friends, colleagues and family for their support. I would never reach this level of success without them.