People's Writer of Azerbaijan ( Azerbaijani: ''Xalq yazıçısı)'' is the honorary title granted to the distinguished writers of

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for their contribution to the development of Azerbaijani literature.

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The honorary title "People's Writer of Azerbaijan" was established by Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated May 22, 1998, along with some other titles. The President of Azerbaijan confers the honorary title on his initiative, as well as on the proposal of the

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and the

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. The title is awarded only to citizens of Azerbaijan. According to the decree, the honorary title of "People's Writer of Azerbaijan" cannot be awarded to the same person repeatedly. A person awarded an honorary title may be deprived of the title in case of misconduct. Persons awarded the honorary title "People's Writer of Azerbaijan" also receive a certificate and a badge of the honorary title of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The badge of honor is worn on the right side of the chest.

People's Writers of Azerbaijan

Anar Rzayev Anar Rasul oghlu Rzayev (; born 14 March 1938, Baku), known mononymously as Anar, is an Azerbaijani writer, dramatist, film director, and the Chairman of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan. Anar is primarily a novelist and short-story writer, alt ...

* Huseyn Ibragimov * Yusif Samadoghlu * Magsud Ibrahimbeyov * Rustam Ibragimbeyov * Huseyn Abaszadeh * Elchin Efendiyev * Gulhuseyn Huseynoglu * Isa Huseynov * Elmira Akhundova *

Chingiz Abdullayev Chingiz Akif oğlu Abdullayev (; born 7 April 1959 in Baku) is an Azerbaijani writer, Secretary of the Union of Azerbaijani Writers. Early life Originating from a family of intellectuals with roots in the Agdam region of Karabakh, Chingiz Abdu ...

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Suleyman Rahimov Suleyman Huseyn oglu Rahimov (; 22 March 1900 – 11 October 1983) was an Azerbaijani and Soviet writer, novelist, prosaist and politician. He was a member and chairman of the Union of Azerbaijani Writers. Suleyman Rahimov was a prominent represe ...

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Honorary titles of Azerbaijan Literary awards

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People's Writers of Azerbaijan

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