What is Suleyman Rustam birthday?

Suleyman Rustam was born at 1906-11-27

When was Suleyman Rustam died?

Suleyman Rustam was died at 1989-06-10

Where was Suleyman Rustam died?

Suleyman Rustam was died in Baku

Which age was Suleyman Rustam died?

Suleyman Rustam was died at age 82

Where is Suleyman Rustam's birth place?

Suleyman Rustam was born in Azerbaijan

What is Suleyman Rustam nationalities?

Suleyman Rustam's nationalities is Azerbaijani

What was Suleyman Rustam universities?

Suleyman Rustam studied at Moscow State University, Baku State University

How famous is Suleyman Rustam?

Suleyman Rustam is famouse as Poet

Suleyman Rustam - Miscellaneous, Timeline and Family

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Suleyman Rustam was a 20th century poet, playwright and public figure of Soviet Azerbaijan

Information	Detail
Birthday	November 27, 1906
Died on	June 10, 1989
Nationality	Azerbaijani
Famous	Poets, Miscellaneous, Public Speakers
Known as	Suleyman Rüstəm
Universities	Moscow State University Baku State University
Birth Place	Azerbaijan
Gender	Male
Sun Sign	Sagittarius
Born in	Azerbaijan
Famous as	Poet
Died at Age	82

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Who is Suleyman Rustam?

Suleyman Rustam was a 20th century poet, playwright and public figure of Soviet Azerbaijan. Throughout his lifetime, he was recognized with various awards and prizes for his literary accomplishments, primarily from Azerbaijani organizations. Aside from his poetic works, Rustam was a foremost journalist and edited a literary newspaper for many years. He was also a prolific translator, and translated works of great Russian writers, such as A.S. Pushkin, I.A. Krylov, A.S. Griboyedov, M.Y. Lermontov and N.A. Nekrasov into Azerbaijani. His own works have been widely translated into Russian as well as other world languages. Aside from writing, he was ensconced in academia, working at the Moscow State University. He also put his talents to use in politics, serving various functions as a noteworthy public figure in Azerbaijan. His poetry touches on various themes, though it is generally imbued with romantic aesthetics. He also regularly wrote patriotic poems, which helped solidify his reputation as a key figure of Azerbaijani culture and patriotism. He used both syllable and aruz meter schemes in his writing, the latter a characteristic of Azerbaijani poetics

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Childhood & Early Life

Rustam was born on November 27, 1906, to a blacksmith family in Novxani village, about 20 km outside Baku and just off the coast of the Caspian Sea.

He initially studied at a Russo-Tatar school, where he developed an early interest in literature and pedagogy, counting M. Vezirov, R. Tahirov and A. Israfilbeyli among his inspirations.

During his early school years, he attributed much of his early interest in literature to the encouragement of Suleyman Sani Akhundov, his headmaster.

At the time of the Russian Revolution, he changed from the Russo-Tatar school to the Baku Electric Technical School.

Career

Upon reaching the university age, he enrolled first at the Baku State University, eastern faculty, where he studied alongside poet and dramatist Jafar Jabbarly, composer A. Badalbeyli and historian V. Khuluflu. They were taught by writer and politician Abdurrahim bey Hagverdiyev among others.

In 1927, his first collection of poems titled “From sadness to happiness” was published - it dealt with patriotic and military themes.

In 1929, he switched from Baku State University to Moscow State University, where he studied in the faculty of literature and arts.

From 1937, he worked as a chairman of Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre.

Between 1939 and the early 1940s, he wrote his novel, ‘Qachaq Nebi’, which was an expansion and commentary on the folk proverbs about the folk figure, Qachaq Nebi.

He soon achieved prominence not only for his literary talents, but also for his political interests, serving as the deputy of all convocations of the Soviet Parliament of Azerbaijan.

During this period, he also served as the chief editor of the ‘Edebiyyat qazeti’, a literary newspaper.

Between 1971 and 1989, he was the chairman of the Azerbaijan National Assembly.

Major Works

In 1927, Rustam published his first work, ‘From sadness to happiness’, dedicated to Komosol and the courage of soldiers.

In 1933, his poem ‘A good comrade’ highlighted the theme of the cotton farmers in the Mugham steppe, adopting a romantic tone to extol their impressive feats of intense work.

In 1940, his poem ‘Romanticism of a night’ was published, furthering Rustam’s romantic presentation of collective effort and the spiritual riches of shared industry.

In 1942, his poem ‘Mother and a postman’ won widespread attention, recounting the story of a mother waiting for news of her son at the front lines.

Awards & Achievements

In 1943, he was recognized with the ‘Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR’ award.

For his collection of poems ‘Two shores’, published in 1949, he received a Stalin Order of the second degree award.

In 1960, he was named the ‘People’s Poet of the Azerbaijan SSR’.

In 1976, Rustam was named a ‘Hero of Socialist Labour’.

Other awards that he received included three ‘Lenin Orders’, two ‘Orders of the Red Banner of Labor’ and an ‘Order of Friendship of Peoples’.

Personal Life & Legacy

Rustam died on 10 June, 1989 and was honored with a burial in Baku’s Alley of Honor, alongside various past presidents, scientists and other artists.

In 2006, Azerbaijan issued a stamp in commemoration of Suleyman Rustam’s life and works.

Following his death, a plate was posted in Baku in his memory.

Trivia

Between 1946 and 1979, contact between Iranian Azerbaijan and the Republic of Azerbaijan was difficult, but Rustam maintained correspondence with Iranian poet Muhammad-Huseyn Shahriyar during this time

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Suleyman Rustam biography timelines

// 27th Nov 1906
Rustam was born on November 27, 1906, to a blacksmith family in Novxani village, about 20 km outside Baku and just off the coast of the Caspian Sea.
// 1927
In 1927, his first collection of poems titled “From sadness to happiness” was published - it dealt with patriotic and military themes.
// 1927
In 1927, Rustam published his first work, ‘From sadness to happiness’, dedicated to Komosol and the courage of soldiers.
// 1929
In 1929, he switched from Baku State University to Moscow State University, where he studied in the faculty of literature and arts.
// 1933
In 1933, his poem ‘A good comrade’ highlighted the theme of the cotton farmers in the Mugham steppe, adopting a romantic tone to extol their impressive feats of intense work.
// 1937
From 1937, he worked as a chairman of Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre.
// 1939
Between 1939 and the early 1940s, he wrote his novel, ‘Qachaq Nebi’, which was an expansion and commentary on the folk proverbs about the folk figure, Qachaq Nebi.
// 1940
In 1940, his poem ‘Romanticism of a night’ was published, furthering Rustam’s romantic presentation of collective effort and the spiritual riches of shared industry.
// 1942
In 1942, his poem ‘Mother and a postman’ won widespread attention, recounting the story of a mother waiting for news of her son at the front lines.
// 1943
In 1943, he was recognized with the ‘Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR’ award.
// 1946 To 1979
Between 1946 and 1979, contact between Iranian Azerbaijan and the Republic of Azerbaijan was difficult, but Rustam maintained correspondence with Iranian poet Muhammad-Huseyn Shahriyar during this time
// 1949
For his collection of poems ‘Two shores’, published in 1949, he received a Stalin Order of the second degree award.
// 1960
In 1960, he was named the ‘People’s Poet of the Azerbaijan SSR’.
// 1971 To 1989
Between 1971 and 1989, he was the chairman of the Azerbaijan National Assembly.
// 1976
In 1976, Rustam was named a ‘Hero of Socialist Labour’.
// 10th Jun 1989
Rustam died on 10 June, 1989 and was honored with a burial in Baku’s Alley of Honor, alongside various past presidents, scientists and other artists.
// 2006
In 2006, Azerbaijan issued a stamp in commemoration of Suleyman Rustam’s life and works.

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Suleyman Rustam's FAQ

What is Suleyman Rustam birthday?
Suleyman Rustam was born at 1906-11-27
When was Suleyman Rustam died?
Suleyman Rustam was died at 1989-06-10
Where was Suleyman Rustam died?
Suleyman Rustam was died in Baku
Which age was Suleyman Rustam died?
Suleyman Rustam was died at age 82
Where is Suleyman Rustam's birth place?
Suleyman Rustam was born in Azerbaijan
What is Suleyman Rustam nationalities?
Suleyman Rustam's nationalities is Azerbaijani
What was Suleyman Rustam universities?
Suleyman Rustam studied at Moscow State University, Baku State University
What is Suleyman Rustam's sun sign?
Suleyman Rustam is Sagittarius
How famous is Suleyman Rustam?
Suleyman Rustam is famouse as Poet

Suleyman Rustam - Miscellaneous, Timeline and Family