Biography 26/02/20 Shirali Muslimov: the incredible record of the oldest person in the Soviet Union
According to the Guinness book of records, the official record holder in life expectancy is a French citizen Jeanne Kelman. She died at the age of 122 years. However, the USSR was a survivor and older. It’s Talysh ethnic Shirali Muslimov, who lived 168 years.
the Pot as a birth certificate
At the beginning of the XIX century in the mountains, in the village of Barzavu (Azerbaijan) appeared on the new Talysh. It was Farzali Shirali oglu Muslimov. By the way, the Talysh people, among which the most common are the oldest people on the planet. For example, the notorious Mahmud Eyvazov, who lived to 152 years, was also the Talysh. And parents Shirali have lived many: his mother died at the age of 90 years, and his father – in 110.
Shirali Muslimov was born on 26 Mar 1805. These day, month, and most importantly, the company was listed in the passport of the future centenarian. However, birth certificates have never been Muslimova. Some of the inhabitants of the mountains, recorded the birth dates of their children on the family pages of the Koran, others did it on clay pots, which, after buried in the soil. Parents Shirali chose the second option. In the absence of birth certificate record Muslimova and was not recognized, so to speak, officially.
Prolific living
Muslim all his life has lived in the same place and was born in Barzavu. More than 150 years, he worked as a shepherd (the shepherd). Generally grandfather Shirali almost to the last of his days never sat idle. He took care of the garden along with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. By the way, the whole family Shirali numbered according to various estimates more than 150-200 people.
But apparently, Muslimova this was not enough. 136-year-old shepherd entered into another marriage. His choice was a woman who was younger than the husband at 79 years old. She was 57. Moreover, the couple soon had a daughter. Therefore, if we assume that the age Shirali is true, then, in addition to longevity, it still is the oldest father on the planet.
the Secret of long life
Shirali Muslimov died September 2, 1973. However, he still managed to become not only local but also international celebrity. Muslimov came to congratulate with a particular holiday, party leaders, journalists wrote about it the article, was invited on television, made films.
during all 168 Shirali Muslimov never drank alcohol and did not smoke. He ate honey, cheese, various fruits and vegetables, drank water from a spring and special herbal teas. On duty, he walked with his herd of a dozen or two kilometers. And so from day to day, from year to year. Probably, the main secret of his longevity Muslimov considered work. “We have to work always, idleness begets laziness, laziness begets death,” he said. However on a direct question about the secret of long life Shirali always answered honestly: “No idea.”
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