Literary Recollections of Samad Vurgun in Turkic Cultural Contexts

The article examines the image of the Azerbaijani national poet Samad Vurgun in the memoir literature of the Turkic peoples. Special attention is paid to the recollections, essays, and memoirs written by prominent Turkic writers and poets who personally knew Samad Vurgun and reflected his personality, moral character, and artistic influence in their works. These memoirs not only enrich the understanding of Vurgun’s creative legacy but also serve as valuable historical and literary documents that testify to the strength of cultural and spiritual ties among the Turkic peoples. The study highlights the role of memoir literature in preserving the living image of the poet and strengthening interliterary dialogue within the Turkic world.