Zarina Yunusova says that she was hastily deported in order to prevent a thorough investigation of Umarali's death. His father, Rustam Nazarov, has remained in Russia, awaiting results of an investigation. Russian officials initially said the child died in the hospital after suffering respiratory problems. The parents have challenged this, insisting the boy was healthy. RFE/RL photographer Petr Shelomovskiy visited Yunusova after her return to her hometown of Obigarm, Tajikistan.
After Son's Death, Deportation, A Mother Mourns In Tajikistan
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A view of the mountains from Zarina's neighborhood in Obigarm.
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Nazar Boberov, the great-uncle of Umarali, and a relative have tea before visiting the child's grave in the village of Boboi Vali.
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Nazar Boberov visits the grave of his great-nephew Umarali Nazarov.
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The grave of Umarali Nazarov