Rasul Rza facts for kids
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Rasul Rza
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House plate on a residence of Rza and Rafibeyli
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| Born | May 19, 1910 Goychay, Russian Empire |
| Died | April 1, 1981 (aged 70) Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Children | Anar Rzayev |
Rasul Rza (whose real name was Rasul Ibrahim oglu Rzayev) was a famous Azerbaijani writer. He was born in 1910 and passed away in 1981 in Baku. Rasul Rza was a very important figure in Azerbaijani literature. He was honored as a "Hero of Socialist Labour" and a "People's Poet of Azerbaijan." He also received the "Soviet State Award." For a time, he was the leader of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan. Rasul Rza was married to Nigar Rafibeyli, who was also a well-known Azerbaijani writer. Their son, Anar Rzayev, followed in their footsteps and became a writer too.
Life and Work
Early Life and Education
Rasul Rza was born on May 19, 1910, in a city called Goychay. He studied at several important schools. These included the Transcaucasus Communist University and the Azerbaijan Scientific Research Institute. He also attended the Soviet Cinematography Institute. This helped him learn about many different topics.
His Career and Writings
Rasul Rza started using the shorter name "Rasul Rza" early in his career. He held many important positions. In 1939, he became the Chairman of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan. From 1945 to 1948, he served as the minister for Azerbaijani Cinematography. He was also the chief editor of the Azerbaijani Soviet Encyclopedia from 1966 to 1975. From 1964, he was a member of the board of directors for the USSR Union of Writers.
His first poem was called Bu gün, which means Today. It was published in a city called Tbilisi. Rasul Rza began writing more serious and complex works in the 1930s. During World War II, he wrote many novels. These stories encouraged a strong patriotic spirit among people. He also wrote a poem about Lenin.
In the 1960s, his writing style changed. He started to write more philosophical works. These stories explored deep thoughts and analytical thinking. They looked at daily life from a philosophical point of view. His lyrical poems, dramas, and prose sometimes hinted at criticism of the Soviet government. Because of this, he was not allowed to write for a period of time. He also began to compose songs using his poems.
Later Life and Legacy
Rasul Rza passed away in Baku on April 1, 1981. He was buried in a special place called Fakhri Khiyaban. In 2010, a ceremony was held in his honor in Ankara, Turkey.
Today, the writers of Azerbaijan have created the Rasul Rza Foundation. This foundation gives awards to successful writers. Fikrat Goja is currently in charge of this foundation.
