Official Recognitions


A curated archive of institutional, professional, and critical recognition received by Sabina Saygun’s literary work.


I. Government & Institutional Recognition


Official Letter from the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic

2026 · Kyrgyz Republic

Official correspondence from the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic expressing appreciation for Sabina Saygun’s literary and cultural work, recognizing the importance of cultural dialogue between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan, and confirming the Ministry’s readiness to support the consideration and possible publication of her book in accordance with established procedures.

Recognition for Contribution to Literature & Culture

2026 · Kyrgyz Republic

Official recognition from the National Union of Writers of the Kyrgyz Republic honoring Sabina Saygun’s contribution to the development of literature and culture.

Official Letter from the Ministry of Culture of the Chechen Republic.

2025 · Chechen Republic

Official correspondence from the Ministry of Culture of the Chechen Republic acknowledging Sabina Saygun’s interest in Chechen culture and confirming that information about her proposed original song dedicated to the Head of the Chechen Republic was forwarded to the Chechen State Philharmonic for professional consideration.

Official Correspondence from the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation

2024 · Russian Federation

Official correspondence from the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation confirming receipt and consideration of Sabina Saygun’s letter addressed to the President.

Official Letter from the Administration of the President of Belarus

2023· Republic of Belarus

Official letter of appreciation from the Administration of the President of the Republic of Belarus, expressing gratitude to Sabina Saygun for her support and contribution.

Official Letter from the Administration of the Head of Dagestan

2021 · Republic of Dagestan

Official correspondence thanking Sabina Saygun for her warm words and her proposal to visit the Republic of Dagestan to gather material for a book about the Head of the region.

Official Letter from the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan

2019 · Azerbaijan

Official correspondence from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan regarding Sabina Saygun’s appeal and her proposed literary work dedicated to Heydar Aliyev, Ilham Aliyev, Mehriban Aliyeva and their family.

Official Letter from the Head of the Chechen Republic

2013 · Chechen Republic

Official letter of appreciation from the Administration of the President of the Republic of Belarus, expressing gratitude to Sabina Saygun for her support and contribution.conveying the gratitude of the Head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, recognizing Sabina Saygun’s literary talent, charitable work, and contribution to strengthening cultural ties between peoples.


II. Professional Recognition


Official Commission Decision on Admission to the National Union of Writers

2025 · Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Official decision of the Commission of the National Union of Writers of the Kyrgyz Republic confirming Sabina Saygun’s admission to the Union and formally recognizing her literary achievements, professional contribution, and work in the field of literature.

Recommendation Letter from Tulpar Print

2026 · Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Official recommendation from Tulpar Print confirming Sabina Saygun’s professional collaboration with the publishing house and recognizing her as a disciplined, reliable and accomplished author with a distinctive literary voice and strong potential for international literary and cultural projects.

Certificate of Appreciation for Contribution to Literature and Culture

2025 · Kyrgyz Republic

Presented by the National Union of Writers of the Kyrgyz Republic in recognition of Sabina Saygun’s contribution to the development of literature and culture.

Publishing Partnership with Tulpar Print

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Documented long-term professional collaboration between Sabina Saygun and Tulpar Print, covering the production and printing of multiple literary works over more than a decade. The accompanying agreements and appendices confirm the publication history, print runs, and continued professional relationship between the author and the publishing company.


III. Jury Appointments


Jury Appointment — Literary competition Honoring Abdylmat Matisakov

2026 · Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

By official order of the National Union of Writers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sabina Saygun was appointed to the jury of a literary competition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of writer Abdylmat Matisakov, participating in the professional evaluation and selection of literary works.ficially appointed by the National Union of Writers of the Kyrgyz Republic to the jury of the “Bir Yrdyn Synagy” literary competition, Sabina Saygun participated in the professional evaluation and selection of submitted literary works.

Jury Appointment & Professional Evaluation

2025 · Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan

Officially appointed by the National Union of Writers of the Kyrgyz Republic to the jury of the “Bir Yrdyn Synagy” literary competition, Sabina Saygun participated in the professional evaluation and selection of submitted literary works.


IV. Critical Reviews


Professional Review by Radik Eshimov

2026 · Film & Literature

An independent professional review by director and screenwriter Radik Eshimov, recognizing Sabina Saygun’s distinctive literary voice, psychological depth, and the strong cinematic potential of her works for professional screen adaptation and international audiences.

Professional Literary Review by Kanybek Imanaliev

2026 · Kyrgyz Republic

An official literary review by Kanybek Imanaliev, Chairman of the National Union of Writers of the Kyrgyz Republic, highlighting Sabina Saygun’s psychological and philosophical depth, distinctive authorial voice, international literary potential, and contribution to contemporary Russian-language prose.

Literary Review by Asan Zhakshylykov

2026 · Kyrgyz Republic

An independent literary review by Kyrgyz writer Asan Zhakshylykov examining Sabina Saygun’s novel Thank You for Death through its psychological depth, moral dilemmas, philosophical themes, and exploration of human choice, responsibility, love, loss, and inner transformation.

Literary Review of the Novel Thank You for Death

2025 · Kyrgyz Republic

An official literary review issued by the National Union of Writers of the Kyrgyz Republic, examining Sabina Saygun’s novel Thank You for Death as a work of contemporary psychological prose and highlighting its philosophical depth, moral complexity, and strong literary significance.