Izzet Orujova

Izzet Orujova
İzzət Orucova
Orujova in Sevil (1929)
Born
Izzet Khanim Mirzaaga Orujova

(1909-09-16)September 16, 1909
Baku, Baku Governorate, Russian Empire
DiedApril 22, 1983(1983-04-22) (aged 73)
Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union
NationalityAzerbaijani
Alma materAzerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Occupation(s)Chemist, actress
Children1

Izzet Khanim Mirzaaga Orujova[1] (Azerbaijani: İzzət Xanım Mirzəağa Orucova; 16 September 1909 – 22 April 1983) was an Azerbaijani chemist and actress. She was the first Azerbaijani film actress,[2][3][4][5] 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. She later enjoyed a distinguished academic career, being one of the first female chemistry students in Azerbaijan[4] and the country's first female oil engineer.[5] 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.[1][6] Throughout her scientific career she authored hundreds of works, held talks internationally, and was awarded numerous other awards.

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