Chingiz Abdullayev facts for kids

Chingiz Abdullayev is a famous writer from Azerbaijan. He was born in Baku on April 7, 1959. He is also the Secretary of the Union of Azerbaijani Writers.

About Chingiz Abdullayev

Early Life and Education

Chingiz Abdullayev comes from a family of smart people. His family is from the Aghdam region of Karabakh. He went to school in Baku and finished in 1976.

After high school, he studied law at Baku State University. He graduated in 1981. Then, he started working at a company in Baku. He moved up in his job, becoming a senior counselor and a department head.

Throughout his career, Mr. Abdullayev traveled a lot for work. He visited countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe. In Baku, he held several important positions. He worked in local government and in political education.

Academic Achievements

Mr. Abdullayev also has a strong background in academics. He wrote advanced papers about international law. One paper was about aggression, and another was about crimes. He became an honorary professor at the University of Krakow in 1989.

He has also held important roles outside of writing. Since 1990, he has been the chairman of the H. Z. Taghiyev Charity Foundation. He is also a secretary for the Union of Azerbaijani Writers. Plus, he is the vice-president of the Pen Club in Azerbaijan.

Chingiz Abdullayev is very good with languages. He speaks Azerbaijani and Russian fluently. He also knows English and Italian.

First Steps in Writing

Chingiz Abdullayev wrote his first novel in 1985. At first, it could not be published. This was because it shared some secrets. But by 1988, rules about publishing became less strict. So, his first book was finally published.

Becoming a Popular Writer

Mr. Abdullayev is best known for his detective novels. These books became super popular. People loved them all over the former Soviet Union. Today, his books are still read by many people. Readers enjoy them in countries that used to be part of the Soviet Union, and all around the world.

He has sold more books than any other Azerbaijani writer. Over 20 million copies of his books have been sold. Most of these are detective novels and short stories. Many of them are written in the Russian language.

Chingiz Abdullayev has written more than 86 books. These include novels and short stories. His works have been published in 17 languages. They are available in 23 countries worldwide. This includes countries like France, Israel, Sweden, and Turkey.

Some of his most famous detective novels are:

• Blue Angels
• The Law of Scoundrels
• Better to Be Holy
• The Shadow of Herod
• Three Colors of Blood

Helping Others

Chingiz Abdullayev is also known for his kindness. He does not take money for speeches or lectures in Azerbaijan. Instead, he gives any money he earns to refugees. These are people who cannot go back to their homes. This is often because of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. In 2012, he also worked to promote respect and safety for women.

Awards and Honors

Chingiz Abdullayev has received many important awards. These show how much his work is valued.

Family Life

Chingiz Abdullayev is married. He has one son and one daughter.

See also

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