In her opening remarks, the Director of the Genocide Memorial Complex, Dr. Rakhshanda Bayramova, spoke about the activities of the Complex and emphasized the importance of commemorating the events of 1918 and educating the younger generation about them. She noted that educational events held at the Memorial Complex enable students to become more familiar with historical facts and to better understand the events that took place during that period.
Afshan Narimanli, a history teacher at Guba Physics, Mathematics, and Informatics Lyceum and a Doctor of Philosophy in History, stated in her speech that the events of 1918 represent one of the most tragic chapters in the history of Azerbaijan. She emphasized that informing the younger generation about historical truths, preserving national memory, and honoring the victims of genocide are of great importance. A. Narimanli also reminded students of the importance of studying history in depth and noted that such events play a significant role in fostering a spirit of patriotism.
Subsequently, Sariyya Abidova, an employee of the Scientific Research, Exposition, and Collections Department of the Genocide Memorial Complex delivered a presentation titled “Testimonies of Ethnic Groups that Witnessed the 1918 Genocides.” She provided students with detailed information about the tragic events that occurred in Azerbaijan in 1918, based on archival materials and testimonies from various ethnic groups who witnessed those events.
As part of the event, the students also toured the exhibition halls of the Memorial Complex and became acquainted with the materials and historical facts presented in relation to the genocide.
