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Samad Vurgun

Samad Vurgun (1906–1956) was a Russian poet, university teacher and playwright.

Also recorded as Semed Vurgun; Samed Vurgun.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Səməd Yusif oğlu Vəkilov.

Also worked under the name Vurğun.

Born at Yukhary Salahly in 1906, died at Baku in 1956.

In detail

Samad Vurgun studied at Gazakh Teachers' Seminary and Lomonosov Moscow State University. the recorded working language is Azerbaijani.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are verse, narrative poetry, long poem and drama. The authority associates the name with socialist realism.

Positions recorded include deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. Membership is recorded of USSR Union of Writers, Union of Azerbaijani Writers and Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are People’s Poet of the Azerbaijan SSR, Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR, Stalin Prize, 2nd degree and Order of Lenin.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Samad Vurgun”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q983507: Samad Vurgun

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