Rasul Gamzatov
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Rasul Gamzatovich Gamzatov (Avar
: Расул ХIамзатов, Latin: Rasul Xamzatov. ) was probably the most famous poet writing in the Avar language
. Among his poems was Zhuravli
, which became a well-known Soviet song.
Gamzatov was awarded the prestigious State Stalin Prize in 1952, The Lenin Prize
in 1963 and Laureate Of The International Botev Prize in 1981.
Avar language
The modern Avar language belongs to the Avar–Andic group of the Northeast Caucasian language family....
: Расул ХIамзатов, Latin: Rasul Xamzatov. ) was probably the most famous poet writing in the Avar language
Avar language
The modern Avar language belongs to the Avar–Andic group of the Northeast Caucasian language family....
. Among his poems was Zhuravli
Zhuravli
Zhuravli , composed in 1968, is one of the most famous Russian songs about World War II.The Dagestani poet Rasul Gamzatov, when visiting Hiroshima, was impressed by the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the monument to Sadako Sasaki...
, which became a well-known Soviet song.
Gamzatov was awarded the prestigious State Stalin Prize in 1952, The Lenin Prize
Lenin Prize
The Lenin Prize was one of the most prestigious awards of the USSR, presented to individuals for accomplishments relating to science, literature, arts, architecture, and technology. It was created on June 23, 1925 and was awarded until 1934. During the period from 1935 to 1956, the Lenin Prize was...
in 1963 and Laureate Of The International Botev Prize in 1981.
Honours and awards
- Hero of Socialist Labour (27 September 1974)
- Order of St. AndrewOrder of St. AndrewThe Order of St. Andrew the First-Called is the first and the highest order of chivalry of the Russian Empire.- Russian Empire :The Order was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, in honour of Saint Andrew, the first apostle of Jesus and patron saint of Russia...
(8 September 2003) - for outstanding contribution to the development of national literature and public activities - Order of Merit for the FatherlandOrder of Merit for the FatherlandThe Order of Merit for the Fatherland was instituted on 2 March 1994 by Presidential Decree. The statutes describe it as a decoration for merit, not an order of knights....
, 3rd class (18 April 1999) - for outstanding contribution to the multinational culture of Russia - Order of the Friendship of Peoples (6 September 1993) - for outstanding contribution to the development of the multinational Soviet literature and productive social activities
- Four Orders of Lenin
- Order of the October RevolutionOrder of the October RevolutionThe Order of the October Revolution was instituted on October 31, 1967, in time for the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution. It was awarded to individuals or groups for services furthering communism or the state, or in enhancing the defenses of the Soviet Union, military and civil...
- Order of the Red Banner of LabourOrder of the Red Banner of LabourThe Order of the Red Banner of Labour was an order of the Soviet Union for accomplishments in labour and civil service. It is the labour counterpart of the military Order of the Red Banner. A few institutions and factories, being the pride of Soviet Union, also received the order.-History:The Red...
, four times - Order of Peter the Great
- Order of Saints Cyril and MethodiusOrder of Saints Cyril and MethodiusThe Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius is an award conferred by the Republic of Bulgaria. It has three incarnations; first on 18 May 1909 by the Kingdom of Bulgaria, second on 13 December 1950 by the People's Republic of Bulgaria and finally by the current republic on 29 May 2003....
(Bulgaria) - Lenin PrizeLenin PrizeThe Lenin Prize was one of the most prestigious awards of the USSR, presented to individuals for accomplishments relating to science, literature, arts, architecture, and technology. It was created on June 23, 1925 and was awarded until 1934. During the period from 1935 to 1956, the Lenin Prize was...
(1963) - for the book "High Star" - Stalin Prize, third class (1952) - a collection of poems and the poems "The year of my birth"
- State Prize of the RSFSR, Gorky (1980) - for the poem "Take care of mothers'
- People's Poet of Daghestan
- International Award for "Best Poet of the 20th century"
- Writers Award in Asia and Africa "Lotus"
- Jawaharlal Nehru Award
- Ferdowsi Award
- Award of Hristo Botev
- International Prize Sholokhov in art and literature
- Award Lermontov
- Award Fadeeva
- Award Batyr
- Award Mahmoud
- C. Award Stalskiy
- G. Award Tsadasy
- Order of the Golden Fleece (Georgia)