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From the pen of historians
An outstanding Lithuanian historian, director of the Institute of Science professor, doctor of sciences Algimantas Lekis in his book “Migration of Peoples in the Caucasus in the 20th century” noted: “The main goal of Armenians at all times, and even now, is the further annexation of the territories of Azerbaijan, primarily Karabakh, and the forcible deportation of Azerbaijanis from their historical lands. Even during the Soviet period, the official Iravan appealed to Moscow 46 times regarding the proposal to hand over Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenians. In this regard, it is also worth recalling that in 1918-1920, that is, before the Sovietization of the Caucasus, the Republic of Armenia, led by the Dashnaks, fought three times with the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in order to capture Karabakh and Nakhchivan.
Source: Algimantas Lekis “Relocation of peoples in the Caucasus in the 20th century”, p. 8
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Today in History
“Akinchi” (Əkinçi), the first national newspaper in Azerbaijan, was published on July 22, 1875. Hasan Bey Zardabi was the founder and editor of “Akinchi”, which was considered the beginning of the press. Heralding democratic ideas, the newspaper served to create science, culture, literature and art, as well as new-type schools. Seyyed Azim Shirvani, Mirza Fatali Akhundzade, Najaf Bey Vazirov and other leading intellectuals of the time were active collaborators of the newspaper.
The publication of “Akinchi” was stopped in 1877, which was repeatedly subjected to the pressure of the censors of Tsarist Russia.
We congratulate valuable journalists on this day.
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Historians' opinions: Associate Professor Mustafayev Abdulla, Doctor of Philosophy in History
With the assistance of M.Kh. Takinsky, the Iravan Muslim National Council urgently prepared information about the intolerable situation of Azerbaijanis living in the Iravan governorate in 1919 and sent it to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He informed some Azerbaijani states in Versailles and the United States in Paris about the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the information obtained, the restrictions on the most basic human rights of the enterprises that make up half of Armenia without acquiring the disputed territories, armed bandits are fighting against Muslims, and information about European and American security measures is obtained. It was stated at the end of the information attached to the list of Muslim villages evacuated by Armenians: “If the current situation continues, it is clear that Armenian Muslims are doomed to extinction. As a result, all Armenian Muslims appeal to you, the great powers, for the sake of truth, justice, and humanity, and ask you to consider the situation of Armenian Muslims, stand up for their rights, and lend a helping hand.”
Source: Nakhchivan in Armenia’s policy of genocide and deportation. ADPU publishing house. Baku-2013. page-76/194
Heroes who fought in the local resistance movement during the genocides of 1918: Hamid and Uglanaga Ashurov.
Photos of Hamid and Ughlanaga Ashurov, who were honored for their special heroism during the genocide committed by the Armenian Dashnaks in the Guba disaster in April-May 1918, are displayed in the museum’s “Defenders of the Guba Disaster” section. Hamid, who was born in the Dagestan village of Miskinja, moved to Gusar and married Ughlanaga. Hamid Dashnak led a group of 60 people who fought with Hamazasp’s army at the most difficult points, killing about 100 of his soldiers. During the next battle, Hamid goes into battle with his comrades after receiving the order to silence the enemy cannon. Hamid’s body, which was hit by an enemy bullet, is still in the Dashnaks’ control.
Despite the efforts of his comrades, the body cannot be removed from there.
When Ughlanaga heard about the incident, he came to Digah dressed in men’s clothes, a dagger on his waist, and a rifle on his shoulder, to prevent his husband’s body from being trampled by the enemy, and he took the body away from the battlefield. Later, Uglanaga, who has entered the battlefield, fights the Dashnaks. Hatem Agha learns about the defeat of Hamazasp’s army and applauds his heroism.
Note: Some of the information is taken from the book “Bloody Valley” by Muzaffar Malikmammadov.
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Happy Eid al-Adha
On the occasion of Sumgait State University's 60th anniversary, a meeting with the educational community and SSU graduates was held in Guba on July 5.
Participants at the event, which was attended by a group of employees from the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba, were given extensive information about SSU’s 60-year exemplary activity, the university’s development path, its achievements, and the goals and objectives set for the next period.
At the event, Nemet Ibayev, associate professor of SSU and chairman of the Trade Union Committee; Amirkhan Isayev, head of the university’s career center, Ali Rzazade, head teacher of the department of Azerbaijani language and its teaching methodology; and Araz Mirzabayov, deputy dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management and chairman of the TGT of SSU, III, attended the event. Elmin Novruzlu, a course student, delivered speeches.
The speakers spoke about Sumgait State University’s advanced international experience, the successes of the national education system and its 60 years of rich traditions, as well as Sumgait State University’s historical services, namely the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev and the attention and care of his political successor, our respected President Mr. Ilham Aliyev, who helped the country and region. They discussed its transformation into a prestigious scientific and educational facility.
At the end of the event, various gifts were presented to meeting participants on behalf of Sumgayit State University’s management, as well as a video depicting the university’s development path.
The influx of visitors to the complex continues. During the past week, both foreign and local visitors, also a group of foreign students studying at ADA University, on the basis of a student exchange program paid a visit to the Complex
Aujourd'hui dans l'histoire : Le 27 juin 1918, la langue azerbaïdjanaise a été déclarée langue d'État. Aujourd'hui marque le 104e anniversaire de cet événement historique. L'un des principaux domaines d'attention à l'époque de la République démocratique d'Azerbaïdjan était la politique envers la langue maternelle.
Les mesures prises par la République démocratique d’Azerbaïdjan
dans le domaine de la langue maternelle en peu de temps ont laissé une marque significative dans l’histoire de notre peuple. Soulignant que l’éducation est un domaine important pour la mise en œuvre de la politique linguistique, le 28 août 1918, le gouvernement de la République démocratique d’Azerbaïdjan a décidé de dispenser un enseignement dans la langue maternelle dans les écoles primaires et secondaires. Dans la suite logique des réformes, le ministre de la Défense du Parti du Front populaire, Samed Bey Mehmandarov, ordonna le 27 décembre 1918 que la langue de l’armée soit l’azerbaïdjanais-turc. Le 11 février 1919, le gouvernement a décidé d’approuver la charte de la cavalerie de l’armée nationale azerbaïdjanaise en turc.
À la suite de réformes ciblées menées au siècle dernier, la langue azerbaïdjanaise, qui est désormais notre langue d’État, a enrichi son vocabulaire et pris une place particulière parmi les langues du monde.
