Rasul Rza
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Rasul Rza (1910–1981, Baku
), was Azerbaijan
i writer, Hero of Socialist Labour (1980), People's Poet of Azerbaijan, Laureate of Soviet State Award and the Chairman of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan
. He was husband to noble Azerbaijani writer Nigar Rafibeyli
and father to writer Anar Rzayev
.
. He studied in Transcaucasus Communist University, Azerbaijan Scientific Research Institute and Soviet Cinematography Institute. Rasul Rza was Chairman of Writers' Union of Azerbaijan in 1939, minister of Azerbaijani Cinematography (1945–48), chief editor of Azerbaijan Encyclopedia (1966–75), member of board of directors of USSR Union of Writers
(from 1964). With start of his career he adopted a shortened name Rasul Rza.
His first poem was called Bu gün (Today), published in Tbilisi
. His serious multidimensional writings began in 30's. During the Great Patriotic War
, he published many novels calling for patriotic spirit. He also wrote a poem about Lenin. In the 60's, he began writing in more philosophical tone relating his novels to intellectual source, analytical thinking, philosophical approach to daily life and so forth. The lyrical poems, dramas, proses he wrote hinted to sustained and subtle criticism of the Soviet regime, for which was banned to write for a period of time. Additionally, he began composing songs to his poems.
He died in Baku
on April 1, 1981 and was buried in Fakhri Khiyaban
. Turkish organizations recently had a commemoration ceremony dedicated to Rza.
The writers of Azerbaijan started a Rasul Rza Foundation and present awards to successful writers. It is chaired by Fikrat Goja
.
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
), was Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
i writer, Hero of Socialist Labour (1980), People's Poet of Azerbaijan, Laureate of Soviet State Award and the Chairman of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
. He was husband to noble Azerbaijani writer Nigar Rafibeyli
Nigar Rafibeyli
Nigar Khudadat qizi Rafibeyli , , was Azerbaijani writer and the Chairman of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan. She was the mother of Anar Rzayev, novel and short-story writer, and wife of famous writer and poet Rasul Rza.-Early life:...
and father to writer Anar Rzayev
Anar Rzayev
Anar Rasul oghlu Rzayev , known as Anar , is Azerbaijani writer and the Chairman of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan. Anar is primarily novel and short-story writer, although in the past he also authored screenplays and acted in a film.-Early years:Anar was born to the family of Azerbaijani poets...
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Life and writings
Rasul Rza was born Rasul Ibrahim oglu Rzayev on May 19, 1910 in GoychayGoychay (city)
Goychay is a city and municipality in and the capital of the Goychay Rayon of Azerbaijan...
. He studied in Transcaucasus Communist University, Azerbaijan Scientific Research Institute and Soviet Cinematography Institute. Rasul Rza was Chairman of Writers' Union of Azerbaijan in 1939, minister of Azerbaijani Cinematography (1945–48), chief editor of Azerbaijan Encyclopedia (1966–75), member of board of directors of USSR Union of Writers
USSR Union of Writers
The USSR Union of Writers, or Union of Soviet Writers was a creative union of professional writers in the USSR. It was founded in 1932 on the initiative of the Central Committee of the Communist Party after disbanding a number of other writers' organizations: RAPP, Proletkult, and VOAPP.The aim of...
(from 1964). With start of his career he adopted a shortened name Rasul Rza.
His first poem was called Bu gün (Today), published in Tbilisi
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936...
. His serious multidimensional writings began in 30's. During the Great Patriotic War
Eastern Front (World War II)
The Eastern Front of World War II was a theatre of World War II between the European Axis powers and co-belligerent Finland against the Soviet Union, Poland, and some other Allies which encompassed Northern, Southern and Eastern Europe from 22 June 1941 to 9 May 1945...
, he published many novels calling for patriotic spirit. He also wrote a poem about Lenin. In the 60's, he began writing in more philosophical tone relating his novels to intellectual source, analytical thinking, philosophical approach to daily life and so forth. The lyrical poems, dramas, proses he wrote hinted to sustained and subtle criticism of the Soviet regime, for which was banned to write for a period of time. Additionally, he began composing songs to his poems.
He died in Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
on April 1, 1981 and was buried in Fakhri Khiyaban
Fakhri Khiyaban
The Alley of Honor is a public cemetery and memorial in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Alley includes burials of famed Azerbaijanis and Azerbaijan-affiliated expatriates, including several Presidents, scientists and artists...
. Turkish organizations recently had a commemoration ceremony dedicated to Rza.
The writers of Azerbaijan started a Rasul Rza Foundation and present awards to successful writers. It is chaired by Fikrat Goja
Fikrat Goja
Fikrat Goja , is an Azerbaijani poet.In 1964, he graduated from Moscow's Maxim Gorky Literature Institute. Goja has been the executive editor of Gobustan since 1978 and he is active in the Writer's Union of Azerbaijan, becoming secretary in 1997. Many of Goja's poems in Azeri have been published.-...
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