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Sabir Rustamkhanli

b. 1946

Azerbaijani politician and writer

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About Sabir Rustamkhanli

Born 1946. Sabir Rustamkhanli is an Azerbaijani philologist, journalist, writer and politician.

Sabir Rustamkhanli (Azerbaijani: Sabir Xudu oğlu Rüstəmxanlı; 20 May 1946) is an Azerbaijani poet, philologist and politician. He is the author of over 30 books in the Russian and Persian languages.

Sabir Rustamkhanli is chairman of the Assembly of the World Congress of Azerbaijanis, leader of the Civic Solidarity Party and member of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan.

Sabir Rustamkhanli was born in Hamarkand village of Yardimli. In 1963, he graduated from the Yardimli settlement eleven-year school. He entered the faculty of philology of the Azerbaijan State University, where he graduated in 1968 with honors.

On May 19, 2026, S. Rustamkhanly was awarded the "Sharaf" order for great contributions to the development of Azerbaijani literature.

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Important facts

Born
20 May 1946, Hamarkənd
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Philologist, journalist, writer, politician
Nationality
Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani people
Education
Baku State University
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan
Awards
Commemorative badge of the 880th anniversary of Nizami Ganjavi (1141–2021); Shohrat Order; Lenin Komsomol Prize of Azerbaijan SSR; People’s Poet of Azerbaijan; Sheref Order; Jubilee medal "100 years of Heydar Aliyev (1923-2023)".; Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis‎; Azerbaijan Democratic Republic 100th anniversary medal; Medal for Merit to Culture

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sabir Rustamkhanli?

Azerbaijani politician and writer

When was Sabir Rustamkhanli born?

Sabir Rustamkhanli was born on 20 May 1946 in Hamarkənd.

What is Sabir Rustamkhanli's occupation?

Sabir Rustamkhanli is a philologist, journalist, writer and politician.

What nationality is Sabir Rustamkhanli?

Sabir Rustamkhanli is Azerbaijani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sabir Rustamkhanli

· Wikidata: Q5018584

· DBpedia: Sabir Rustamkhanli

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