How old was Rahmon when he first became president?
42
35
50
47
Answer
At 42, Rahmon was elected president in November 1992, following the collapse of the Soviet Union and Tajikistan's independence. Being the head of the Communist Party of Tajikistan, his victory was seen as a way to maintain stability and prevent further turmoil in the newly independent nation.
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