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Suleyman Stalsky

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1969 Soviet Union stamp of Suleyman Stalsky

Suleiman Stalsky (Russian: Сулейман Стальский; Lezgian: Стӏал Сулейман, romanized: Sthal Suleyman; 18 May 1869 – 23 November 1937) was a North Caucasian poet of Lezgin descent from Dagestan. Russian writer Maxim Gorky described him as "Homer of 20th century".[1]

Legacy

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Suleyman-Stalsky District, where his native village Ashaga-Stal is located, was renamed in his honor on the 100th anniversary of his birthday.

References

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  1. ^ "Сулейман Стальский". БСЭ. Archived from the original on 2024-05-25.
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