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Rakhimjan AtaevWriter of Uzbekistan
Date of Birth: 03.04.1949
Country:  Uzbekistan |
Content:
- Rahimdjan Ataev: A Distinguished Uzbek Writer and Literary Figure
- Career in Literature
- Literary Works
- - "Sky Full of Stars" (1983): Philosophical essay
- - "Shurabad" by Mohammad Ali Jamalzadeh (from Persian)
- - "Sharqiy Yulduzi" Award (1984)
Rahimdjan Ataev: A Distinguished Uzbek Writer and Literary Figure
Early Life and EducationRahimdjan Ataev was born in 1949 in a large family in Uzbekistan. He was the third child among nine siblings. In 1973, he graduated from Tashkent State University (now Mirzo Ulugbek National University of Uzbekistan).
Career in Literature
After graduation, Ataev worked as a research fellow at the Alisher Navoi Institute of Language and Literature. He also held positions in the Ministry of Education and the State Publishing House of Uzbekistan. From 1983, he was associated with the Writers' Union of Uzbekistan, initially as a consultant in criticism and literary studies, and later as a senior literary consultant. Since 1992, he has served as the Executive Secretary of the Union.
Literary Works
Ataev is known for his diverse literary contributions. His notable works include:
- "Sky Full of Stars" (1983): Philosophical essay
- "Melodies of the Surnai" (1991): Collection of stories- "Secret of Secrets" (1994): Novel
- "The Ambassador" (1999): Novel
- "People" (2000): Novel
- "Demand of Time" (2003): Novel
- "Horsepower" (2011): Collection of stories
- "Teachings on Literary Art" (2012): Essays
- "Writer's Mystery" (2012): Collection of translations
Translations
Ataev has made significant contributions as a translator, bringing works from various languages into Uzbek. Among his translations are:
- "Shurabad" by Mohammad Ali Jamalzadeh (from Persian)
- "Song of Life" by Mukhtar Magauin (from Kazakh)- "Baygators" by Abish Kekilbayev (from Kazakh)
- "Karakalpaknama" by Tulepbergen Kaipbergenov (from Karakalpak)
Awards and Recognition
Ataev's literary achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards:
- "Sharqiy Yulduzi" Award (1984)
- Writers' Union of Uzbekistan Prize (1995)- "Shuhrat" Medal of the Republic of Uzbekistan (2000)
