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İzzət Oruczadə

Azerbaijani Soviet actor and chemist (1909-1983) · Russia · On the map · Actors · Died at 73

Izzet Khanim Mirzaaga Orujova was an Azerbaijani chemist and actress. She was the first Azerbaijani film actress, starring in the film Sevil (1929), and an important figure in the Azerbaijani women's rights movement for her portrayal of a liberated young woman in the film.

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1983Died22 April 19831936AlmasFilm, Almaz1935The Game of LoveFilm1934IsmatFilm1930LatifFilm1929SevilFilm, Sevil1909Born16 September 1909

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State Prize of the Azerbaijan SSR
Order of Lenin
Order of the October Revolution
Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Order of the Badge of Honour
Honoured Worker of Science and Technology of the Azerbaijan SSR

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She later enjoyed a distinguished academic career, being one of the first female chemistry students in Azerbaijan and the country's first female oil engineer. Her research on improving motor oils was important to the war effort of the Soviet Union in World War II and earned her the Order of the Badge of Honour. Throughout her scientific career she authored hundreds of works, held talks internationally, and was awarded numerous other awards.

Country
Russia
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1983 · aged 73