Suleiman Stalsky (, ; 18 May 1869 – 23 November 1937) was a Lezgin poet from Dagestan. Russian writer Maxim Gorky described him as "Homer of 20th century". Legacy Suleyman-Stalsky District, where his native village Ashaga-Stal is located, was renamed in his honor on the 100th anniversary of his birthday. References External links "Suleyman Stalsky House Museum restored in Dagestan" 1869 births 1937 deaths People from Suleyman-Stalsky District People from Dagestan Oblast Poets from Dagestan Russian people of Lezgian descent Russian male poets