Danil Niyazov

From the memories of Tamara Mavasheva about Frekho’s children:

Danil Niyazov – the third son of Frekho and David Niyazov. He was 13 years old at the time of his mother’s death. He lived with us, and Ruben found him a job as a shoemaker. He stayed in this profession for the rest of his life. Despite his lack of formal education, nature blessed him with exceptional intelligence and talent. In the distant 1950s, he was already a skilled entrepreneur and a successful businessman.

Danil dreamed of and loved the good life. In 1957, he married a medical college student from Bukhara, Alexandra Sionova. The wedding took place in both Bukhara and Tashkent. They had three sons, Boris, Grigory, and Dodik, and one daughter. The daughter passed away during childbirth, and the middle son, Dodik, died at the age of 12 after an incurable illness while in my arms.

In 1972, Danil purchased a large house so that his children could live in it with their families. He was a devoted family man and an excellent husband. He dedicated his entire life to his family. Danil and Alexandra had four grandchildren.

In 1992, two years before immigrating to the United States, Danil passed away in Tashkent after a brief illness. He was buried in the same cemetery as his mother. On the day of Danil’s passing, we were in San Diego, and as is customary, we held memorial services on the 7th and 30th days.