Ramazan Abdulatipov lays flowers to Suleyman Stalsky monument

Makhachkala, May 17, 2015. On Saturday, May 16, Dagestani Head Ramazan Abdulatipov attended a flower laying ceremony at the monument to the great Dagestan poet Suleyman Stalsky in Makhachkala on occasion of the national poet’s anniversary.

Ramazan Abdulatipov told reporters that he tried to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries of all Dagestan poets and writers. Besides, Dagestan Head published a number of articles devoted to the works of Mikhail Lermontov, Alexander Pushkin, Mahmud from Kakhab-Roso, Suleyman Stalsky, Rasul Gamzatov, Anvar Adzhiev and others.

"We should remember that we are the heirs of the great artists, poets and writers. Before the holidays I visited Phazu Alieva. She is a great national poet! She, despite her age, is reading by heart poems written by Pushkin, Lermontov, and many other Russian poets "- Ramazan Abdulatipov said.

Speaking about Suleyman Stalsky’s personality and creativity, the Head of the republic noted: "He was a talented person, a man who expressed the spirit of Dagestan people. Suleyman Stalsky composed poems in Lezgin and in Azerbaijani languages. He was a real wise man who lived a nice and creative creative life. "

Dagestan Head stressed that Suleyman Stalsky poems were appreciated by Maxim Gorky, and urged Dagestanis more and deeper study the legacy of "Homer of the twentieth century" and adapt his works for stage performances.

Ramazan Abulatipov stated that the creativity of Dagestani writers and poets could not be considered only in within their national identity, because they represent generally Dagestan, Russia and the Soviet people at whole.

"Today's flower laying ceremony at the monument to the great Dagestan poet Suleyman Stalsky is a desire to draw attention once again, especially young people, to the works of Dagestan outstanding poets. It is necessary to hold readers' conferences, various events devoted to the study of the artistic heritage of Dagestan poets and writers. This is the greatest potential of our republic ", - Ramazan Abdulatipov concluded.

The ceremony also brought together Dagestan Prime Minister Abdussamad Gamidov, Cheif of Head and Government Administration Ramazan Aliyev, interim city mayor Magomed Suleymanov , 1st deputy Daghestan Prime Minister Anatoly Karibov, 1st deputy chief of staff and the republican head and government administration Ismail Efendiyev, Dagestan minister of culture of Zarema Butaeva, Dagestan minister of press and information Aznaur Adzhiev, chairman of Dagestan Writers' Union Magomed Akhmedov, representatives of the creative intellectuals, Makhachkala residents.