Mirza Ibrahimov

About

A twentieth-century author and playwright, he was also the Chairman of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan. He lobbied to make Azerbaijani an official language in a country that only recognized Russian as its native tongue.

Before Fame

He published his first work, Giqantlar ölkəsi, in 1932.

Trivia

He also served as the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet in Azerbaijan.

Family Life

When he was seven years old, he moved from Sarab to Baku with his father.

Associated With

He was replaced by Anar Rzayev as the Chairman of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan.