Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

A scientific session dedicated to the 100^th anniversary of the birth of academician Bakhtiyar Vahabzadeh, an outstanding representative of Azerbaijani poetry, People’s Poet, pedagogue, public figure, and literary scholar was held at the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature of ANAS on March 11.

The event was attended by members of parliament, scientists, cultural figures, employees of the Institute of Literature, representatives of the Azerbaijan Writers’ Union, university students, the poet’s family members, and media representatives.

The session began with an exhibition showcasing the life and work of the poet.

The scientific session was opened with a welcoming speech by the President of ANAS and Director of the Institute of Literature, academician Isa Habibbeyli. He said that Bakhtiyar Vahabzadeh, one of the brightest figures of modern Azerbaijani literature, played a significant role in enriching our artistic thought through his multifaceted creativity. The academician also highlighted the great significance of this scientific session as the first event in the country dedicated to the poet’s centenary, held in light of President Ilham Aliyev’s decree dated February 21, 2025, on the “celebration of the 100^th anniversary of Bakhtiyar Vahabzadeh”.

At the event organized within the framework of the tasks set forth in the relevant decree of the head of state, academician Isa Habibbeyli pointed out the importance of studying Bakhtiyar Vahabzadeh’s works more deeply from the perspective of independence, and the ideology of Azerbaijanism. “Today, we commemorate the legacy of our great poet in the context of the modern realities, the victory we have achieved, and the political and ideological thinking of our independent state”.

The academician emphasized the importance of educating a new society based on Bakhtyar Vahabzadeh’s ideas, particularly in the formation of the younger generation. He stated that the high-level organization of the poet’s anniversary could play an important role in strengthening the ideals of independence in the minds of the new generation and preserving national and spiritual values.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli noted that Bakhtyar Vahabzadeh is the standard-bearer of our independence literature and a prominent representative of the independence movement in Azerbaijan. He highlighted that the distinguished poet was one of the first three people to receive the “Istiglal” Order, one of the highest awards of our country.

The head of ANAS mentioned that Bakhtiyar Vakhabzadeh occupies a unique place among the main creators of 20th-century Azerbaijani literature due to his multifaceted creative activity. He emphasized that the powerful poet always lived with a passion for national freedom and independence, and in the 20th century, he wrote the boldest poetry about our native language. The great artist created beautiful examples of philosophical lyrics.

The President of ANAS characterized Bakhtiyar Vakhabzadeh as the creator of philosophical and great civic poetry, discussing the national shades of the rich poetic world of the poet. He noted that Bakhtiyar Vakhabzadeh courageously expressed his thoughts in his works, through his active civic stance and was one of the most active intellectuals and freedom fighters in the national liberation movement. The poet’s poetry focuses on the themes of national independence, freedom, justice.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that Bakhtiyar Vakhabzadeh, with his numerous works deeply connected to the ideology of Azerbaijanism and calling for national self-awareness, made exceptional contributions to the development of our literature.

The President of ANAS also underlined that Bakhtiyar Vakhabzadeh deeply studied the works of Samad Vurghun and was the author of the first fundamental research works dedicated to the great Azerbaijani poet.

At the end of his speech, Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that the poet is an outstanding master of words not only in Azerbaijan but also in the entire Turkic world, and his works are loved and widely read by readers. He also mentioned that, in connection with the 100th anniversary of the great poet, a series of events would be held in the scientific institutions and organizations, as well as in regional scientific divisions and centers of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, and new publications would be prepared.   

Then, member of the Milli Majlis Javanshir Feyziyev spoke about the works and life of the eminent poet Bakhtiyar Vakhabzadeh and shared his memories about him.

Afterward, a video showcasing the poet’s life and creative work was presented.

At the end of the event the reports regarding the scientific and literary works as well as social activities of Bakhtiyar Vakhabzadeh were presented.  

Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS

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