Elbey Rzaguliyev

Elbey Mirza-Hasan oglu Rzaguliyev (; 17 June 1926 – 15 September 2007) was an Azerbaijani Soviet artist and stage director, and father of artist Ayten Rzaguliyeva.

Life Elbey Rzaquliyev was born on June 17, 1926, in Baku. After graduating from the Azim Azimzade Azerbaijan State Art School, he entered the art faculty of VGIK (All-Union State Institute of Cinematography) in 1946. Upon completing his studies, he began working at the "Azerbaijanfilm" film studio in 1953. From that point, his creativity developed in two main directions: as a painter and a film artist.

His solo exhibitions were successfully held in Baku in 1960 and in Moscow and Kaunas between 1960 and 1967, attracting the attention of art lovers. In 1977, he was awarded the honorary title of People's Artist of Azerbaijan, the USSR State Prize in 1986, and the "Shohrat" Order in 1998. He also served as the secretary of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan.

He died on September 15, 2007, at the age of 81.

Titles

People's Artist of Azerbaijan - 5 December 1977 1970 – Sevil 1986 – The last night of childhood 1966 – Arshin mal alan 1963 – There is such an island, too 1962 – Telephonist girl 1957 – Two from the same quarter 1955 – Meeting 1955 – Lovely song