On May 24, the presentation of 18-volume "Selected works" of Rafig Yusif oglu Aliyev, professor of the faculty of Philology, Honored Cultural Worker, well-known poet, literary critic, scientist, was held at Sumgayit State University with the participation of professors and students.

A video depicting the life and creativity of Rafiq Yusifoglu was shown at the presentation.

The dean of the faculty of Philology, associate professor Gunel Pashayeva, who opened the event with a speech, gave extensive information about the creativity and teaching activities of Rafig Yusifoglu and noted that: "Today we have gathered in the light of an outstanding poet, literary critic, scientist, and teacher. His rich creativity and activity, a life devoted to patriotism, are summarized in 18 volumes of "Selected Works". He created a scientific school with his works and students. Under the leadership of Rafig Yusifoghlu a large number of programs, methodical materials, teaching aids, textbooks were written. He gained the sympathy of the university staff with his hard work and humility."

Gulnara Jamaleddin, chairman of the Sumgait branch of the Azerbaijan Writers' Union, director of the Ali Karim Poetry Club in Sumgait, head of the Poetry sector of the Azerbaijan Writers' Union, Ibrahim Ilyasli, a well-known poet-translator, and professors of the university: Avtandil Mammadov, Ramazan Mammadov, Nigar Isgenderova, Astan Bayramov,

Adil Bakhshaliyev, associate professors Tore Mammadova, Nemet Ibayev and Shams Mammadli, a third-year student of the faculty of Philology, spoke about the rich creativity of Rafig Yusifoglu, his activities in the development of Azerbaijani literature, and his high human qualities.

Then the students recited examples of Rafig Yusifoglu's poems.

In the end, Rafiq Yusifoglu, who donated a copy of his 18-volume "Selected Works" to the Scientific Library of Sumgait State University, expressed his satisfaction with the meeting, expressed his gratitude to the organizers and those who participated in the event, and emphasized that he will do his best for the development of our poetry.

For information, let's note that poetry took the leading place in Rafig Yusifoglu's creativity during all periods of his literary and scientific activity. Until now, a large number of his poetry books have been published and have won the approval of many readers and the literary community. "Fireplace", "Caravan of Sorrow", "Migration of Longing", "Toward New Loves", "Leaves Falling from the Tree of Life", "Charmed mornings" published by the poet at different times. , "On the snowy paths of love", "I lived a loving life", "Epic of Victory", etc. his poetic works of various themes and genres were published in poetry books. The 18 volumes of Rafig Yusifoglu's "Selected works" provide a complete picture of the author's creative path full of searches. Of course, one of the leading branches of Rafig Yusifoglu's creativity is children's literature. The poet has published a large number of poetry books for children, and his works have been included in textbooks. He is also the editor-in-chief of the children's magazine "Goyerchin".