Suleyman Rustam facts for kids
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Süleyman Rüstəm
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A stamp of Azerbaijan dedicated to Suleyman Rustam
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| Born | March 12, 1906 Novxanı, Absheron Rayon, Azerbaijan |
| Died | June 10, 1989 (aged 83) Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Occupation | poet, playwright |
| Alma mater | Moscow State University |
Suleyman Rustam (Azerbaijani: Süleyman Rüstəm) was a famous poet and playwright from Azerbaijan. He was born on March 12, 1906, and passed away on June 10, 1989. During his life, he was known as a "People's Poet" of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic (a part of the Soviet Union at that time).
Suleyman Rustam also won the Stalin State Prize in 1950. This was a very important award for his writing. He was also honored as a Hero of Socialist Labour in 1976. This title was given to people who did great work for their country. He was a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1940.
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About Suleyman Rustam's Life
Suleyman Rustam was born in a village called Novxanı. His father was a blacksmith.
His Early Education
Before a big change in the country (the revolution), Suleyman went to a special school. It was a Russo-Tatar school. He later wrote that his headmaster, Suleyman Sani Akhundov, made him love literature. Other teachers also helped him become interested in books and writing.
After this, he went to the Baku Electric Technical School. Then, he studied at Baku State University. There, he met other future famous writers like Jafar Jabbarly. He also learned from great teachers, including the well-known writer Abdurrahim bey Hagverdiyev.
Continuing His Studies
In 1929, Suleyman Rustam went to Moscow State University. He studied literature and arts there.
His Career and Public Role
From 1937, Suleyman Rustam worked as the head of the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre. This was a very important theatre.
He was also a representative in the Soviet Parliament of Azerbaijan for many years. This means he helped make decisions for the country. From 1971 to 1989, he was the chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Azerbaijan SSR.
Suleyman Rustam was not just a poet. He also translated works by famous writers like Ivan Krylov, Alexander Pushkin, and Mikhail Lermontov into his own language. His own poems were translated into many languages around the world, including Russian.
He also worked as the chief editor for a newspaper called "Edebiyyat qazeti," which means "Literature newspaper."
Suleyman Rustam passed away on June 10, 1989. He was buried in a special place in Baku called the Alley of Honor.
Remembering Suleyman Rustam
- In 2006, a special stamp was made in Azerbaijan to honor Suleyman Rustam.
- A memorial plate was placed in Baku to remember him.
Suleyman Rustam's Creative Works
Suleyman Rustam wrote many poems and stories. His works often talked about important events and feelings.
Early Poems
His first collection of poems was called "From sadness to happiness," written in 1927. These poems were about young people, the civil war, and the bravery of soldiers. Other early poems, like "Partisan Ali" and "Armless hero," also showed the courage of people fighting for what they believed in.
Poems of the 1930s
In the 1930s, his works, like "Romanticism of a night," focused on the joy of working together. They also explored how people could grow and become better. His poem "A good comrade" was about the hard work of cotton growers.
The Story of Qachaq Nebi
In 1939-1940, Suleyman Rustam wrote a novel called "Qachaq Nebi." This story was based on old folk tales about a hero named Qachaq Nebi. "Qachaq" means "fugitive" or someone who runs away from injustice.
Nebi was a poor farmer's son. He worked for a rich master who was very cruel. Nebi couldn't stand this unfairness, so he ran away to the mountains. He became a "qachaq." He gathered other unhappy farmers around him. They took money and goods from the rich and gave them to the poor. People in the area supported him. Nebi bravely fought against the government's officers. Even though Nebi's fight was brave, it eventually ended.
Poems During Wartime
During the Great Patriotic War (World War II), Suleyman Rustam wrote patriotic poems. These included "A day will come," "To the sons of Azerbaijan," and "Old man's answer." These poems were about the bravery of the Soviet people and their strong belief in victory.
One of his most famous poems was "Mother and a postman" (1942). In this poem, a mother waits for four months for a letter from her son, who is a soldier. She tells the postman, "If there is not any letter for me…don't come here again!" The postman feels sad for her. The mother also feels bad for what she said. Finally, the postman brings the long-awaited letter. The mother and everyone around her are very happy. This poem shows strong feelings and touches the hearts of readers.
Postwar Works
After the war, Suleyman Rustam wrote a collection of poems called "Two shores." This collection talked about the difficult lives of poor Azerbaijanis in Iran. It also showed the growth and happiness in Soviet Azerbaijan after the war. In his poem "Qafur's heart," he wrote about a hero named Qafur Mammadov. This hero bravely protected his commander from enemies.
Suleyman Rustam's Main Works
- "From sadness to happiness" (1927)
- "Armless hero" (1928)
- "A good comrade" (1933)
- "Star" (1934)
- "Romanticism of a night" (1940)
- "Mother's heart" (1942)
- "Cranes" (1942)
- "A day will come" (1943)
- "Mother and a postman" (1942)
- "Two shores" (1949)
- "Gafur's heart" (1950)
- "Songs of life" (1958)
- "Word about a Russian brother" (1960)
- "On sunny shores" (1963)
- "Spring reflections" (1964)
- "A little bit about love" (1966)
Awards and Honors
Suleyman Rustam received many important awards for his work:
- Stalin Prize (second degree) in 1950 for his poem collection "Two shores."
- Hero of Socialist Labour in 1976.
- Three Lenin Orders.
- Two Orders of the Red Banner of Labor.
- The Order of Friendship of Peoples.
- People's Poet of the Azerbaijan SSR (1960).
- Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR (1943).
- The State Premium of the Azerbaijan SSR.
