He has worked as a literary worker, head of the prose department in the editorial office of "Azerbaijan" magazine (1960-1965), member of the editorial board and editor-in-chief of the film studio of Azerbaijanfilm (1965-1969), Deputy Director of Azerbaijanfilm (1969-1976), Editor-in-Chief of "Star" Magazine (1976-1987), Editor-in-Chief of "Azerbaijan" Magazine (since 1987).