BORIS GUBERMAN: “CREATIVITY IS THE HIGHEST
EXPRESSION OF ART, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM IT TAKES”

OCA Magazine: Please tell us the most important things about yourself and your creative work. What is your creative and life credo and motivation for your creativity?

Boris Guberman: I graduated from the Faculty of Journalism at the Azerbaijan State University. I have been engaged in literary work for nearly 60 years. During this time, I have published more than 17 books of poetry and essays.

For my literary contributions and participation in poetry competitions, I have been awarded numerous international diplomas. I also served as a member of the jury for the international poetry competition “Yesenni Shturtsi” in Bulgaria.

OCA: How did you choose your path and who is your role model in the creative field or in life?

BG: I began my career in journalism at the city newspaper Mayak in Ali Bayramli (Azerbaijan). Later, I enrolled at the Faculty of Journalism at the Azerbaijan State University.

I worked and was successfully published in various journalistic publications and newspapers, while at the same time actively pursuing literary work.

OCA: What is your main achievement(s) or positive impact on the world in 2024–2025?

BG: In 2024, my non-fiction book My Native Land Forever Beloved, My… Pro-Fascist Homeland was published by ALTASPERA Publishing (Canada).

At present, in 2025, I am continuing work on my next book, while also sharing my new poems almost daily on Facebook.

OCA: What is the main feature that makes you and your art/work unique?

BG: If I were to sum it up in a few words — it would be my productive drive. I don’t plan my creative work — I simply write and publish.

OCA: Please tell us about the events or projects of the Eurasian Creative Guild (London) and projects you have already participated in and how does ECG influence your creativity and success in your work?

BG: As a member of the Eurasian Creative Guild, I regularly take part in various poetry competitions, as well as in other cultural and literary events.

At present, my book Concept: Socio-Economic Formations and Their Corresponding Markets is being prepared for publication by a publishing house, in a bilingual edition — in both English and Russian.
OCA: How do you think the creative professions have changed and how has the role of art in the development of the world changed in the face of modern realities?

BG: Creativity is the highest expression of art, regardless of the form it takes. What makes creativity so compelling is its ability to lift its conduit above the ordinary.
Creativity is a true light in the darkness — for through it, we carve new paths into life itself. And art is constantly bearing witness to this process.

It is creativity that systematically transforms us and tunes us towards new horizons.

Ultimately, creativity is simply your personal relationship with the art form you practise — because creativity and talent are, above all, the result of a creator’s daily work.

OCA: What would you wish for the members of the Guild and other creative people who are just starting their careers?

BG: As already mentioned, creativity is our constant, tireless work.

If you are engaged in literary creation, then it must be not a day without a line — whether you’re writing poetry or prose.

At the same time, everything must be measured wisely, and if you’ve already achieved something, it is essential to publish your work or take part in various creative competitions.

Only in this way can we affirm ourselves and earn our place under the sun.