Early life and education Hikmat Ziya was born on May 13, 1929, in
Shaki, Azerbaijan and grew up in
Karabakh. He started his literary work in 1952 with his first poem "To Gogol" published in "Azerbaijan Pioneer" newspaper. The first satirical poems, as well as "My father's gift" (1957), "Is spring beautiful, or winter?" (1959), "Heart of a Fly" (1960) books were published under the signature of Hikmat Afandiyev. The plays "Trial" and "Twin Brothers" were staged. Music was composed for his
librettos ("Grandmother's Tale", "Adventures of Two", "Pale Flowers") and poems. His works have been translated into the languages of the peoples of the
post-Soviet states. He participated in the children's and youth book weeks held in different cities of the country, as well as trips with the campaign train and jubilee celebrations. He was a member of the editorial board of
Mozalan satirical film-magazineMozalan (film-magazine), All-Union Children's and Youth Literature Council,
Azerbaijan Pioneer and
Literaturny Azerbaijan magazines.
Awards He was awarded the Honorary Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1988) and the honorary title of Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR (1986).
Death Hikmat Ziya died on August 2, 1995, in
Baku. After the poet's death, the "Hikmat Ziya" literary award was established in his name. == References ==