Opening the event, the Deputy Director of the Genocide Memorial Complex, Mehriban Aliyeva, spoke about the importance of studying the events of 1918—one of the tragic chapters in Azerbaijan’s history—and passing this knowledge on to future generations. She also provided participants with information about the activities of the Complex.
Afterwards, Bika Farmanzade, a history teacher at the Guba branch of Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, delivered a speech emphasizing that the events of 1918 left a deep mark not only on Azerbaijan’s history but also on the history of the wider region. It was noted that students’ participation in such events helps expand their knowledge based on historical sources and positively contributes to the development of patriotism and civic responsibility.
As part of the event, a presentation was delivered by Nurcan Allahverdiyeva, an employee of the Memorial Complex, on the topic: “The 1918 Genocide in the Testimonies of Residents of Baku and Its Villages (based on the documents of the Extraordinary Investigation Commission).” The presentation provided detailed information about the historical context of the 1918 events, drawing on archival materials, academic research, and various sources.
At the end of the event, students toured the exhibition halls of the Memorial Complex and learned about documents, photographic materials, and archaeological findings related to the genocide.
