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National Heroes Of Azerbaijan
The National Hero of Azerbaijan () is the highest Hero (title), national title in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The title was named on 25 March 1992, and the "Qizil Ulduz" Medal awarded as a sign of receiving this title was established by a separate law on 15 July 1992. The law on the title has been in effect since 25 December 1995. It can only be awarded once to the same person. The title is awarded for outstanding services of national importance to Azerbaijan in defence and strengthening of the state system and creation of important national values. Independent Azerbaijan After the Dissolution of the Soviet Union, break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991, Azerbaijan and Armenia were engaged in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War in which several Azerbaijanis were awarded with the ''National Hero of Azerbaijan''. Recipients * Mubariz Ibrahimov * Maharram Seyidov * Albert Agarunov * Kerim Kerimov (National Hero of Azerbaijan), Kerim Kerimov * Riad Ahmadov * Amiraslan Aliyev * Ali Mammado ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Star Medal (Azerbaijan)
The Qizil Ulduz Medal (Gold Star) () is an award that honors a National Hero of Azerbaijan. The award was established by Abulfaz Elchibey (the former President of Azerbaijan) on March 25, 1992 (by Decree No. 201). This award is conferred for bravery and courage shown in defense of the sovereignty, the territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan and for the protection of its civil population. History Original form The medal was initially in the form of a gold-filled crescent facing to the right that enclosed an eight-pointed star with flat dihedral rays on the front face. The rear side of the medal has a flat surface and is bound with a thin fillet going along the cutout. An inscription with the letters "National Hero of Azerbaijan" is located on the rear side. Two one mm shapes are on the upper edge of the medal. A ring connects the crescent to four connected rhomboids attached to a gold-filled pentagonal plate 20 mm in height and 26 mm in width, framed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riad Ahmadov
Riad Fikret oglu Ahmadov (, December 20, 1956 – January 25, 1992) was awarded the decoration Hero of Azerbaijan for his part in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. Riad Ahmadov was a KGB-trained military officer who led a Special Intelligence unit in the Nagorno-Karabakh battles. Announced as missing in action in the Azeri Dashalty Operation on January 25, 1992 and he was awarded National Hero of Azerbaijan by decree of the President of Azerbaijan Republic No. 833 of June 7, 1992. Education Riad Ahmadov graduated from the Baku State University Law School with honors (''Cum Laude'') in 1979. KGB training and career Riad Ahmadov started as a laboratory assistant at the Judicial Examination Institute of the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan SSR from 1976 to 1979. He subsequently joined the Department of Preparation of the Law Drafts and Systematizing of Legislation of the same ministry, and served as a senior counselor at the Human Resources Department of the Ministry of Justice in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldar Mammadov
Eldar Harun oglu Mammadov (; January 10, 1968 in Baku – February 24, 1993 in Qasapet) was an Azerbaijani military figure. He was awarded the decoration Hero of Azerbaijan for his part in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. Education After completing school No. 189 in Baku, Eldar Mammadov attended the Jamshid Nakhichevanski Military Lyceum in 1985–1989. After graduation, he studied at the Riga Higher Military Academy completing the course with political science degree. Career in the military Up until 1991, Mammadov was serving in the Soviet Army in Orenburg Oblast of Russia. Once he returned to Azerbaijan, he continued his service in the missile forces of the Azerbaijani Army. He was later appointed the Head of Department at the Border Troops of Ministry of National Security of Azerbaijan. Death Eldar Mammadov served during the First Nagorno-Karabakh war and was killed in action on February 24, 1993, when defending the Qasapet heights and saving other soldiers from enemy fire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faig Jafarov (1872-1937), Azerbaijani publicist
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Faig is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: *Faig Aghayev (born 1971), Azerbaijani singer * Faig Ahmed (born 1982), Azerbaijani artist *Faig Azizov (born 1966), Azerbaijani footballer * Faig Garayev (born 1959), Azerbaijani volleyball coach * Faig Gasimov (1974-2020), Azerbaijani lieutenant colonel * Faig Hajiyev (born 1999), Azerbaijani footballer * Faig Jabbarov (born 1972), Azerbaijani footballer * Faig Mammadov (1929–1987), Azerbaijani agronomist *Mario Faig (1905–1984), Argentine film actor * Miquel Faig, Spanish economist *Omar Faig Nemanzadeh Omar Faig Loman oglu Nemanzadeh (, ) was an Azerbaijani publicist, journalist, teacher, founder and owner of Gheyrat Press and co-founder of Molla Nasraddin (magazine), ''Molla Nasreddin'' magazine, public figure. Early years Omar Faig Nemanzade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allahverdi Baghirov
Allahverdi Teymur oghlu Baghirov (; April 22, 1946 – June 14, 1992) was an Azerbaijani officer, former leader of the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party of Agdam, head coach of Qarabağ FK and National Hero of Azerbaijan. Early years Seven daughters were born before his birth in his family, and his parents gave a name to him "Allahverdi" (meaning "God given"). Allahverdi Baghirov was born in Aghdam and finished Aghdam school city number one in 1965. After graduating from school, he started working at Qarabagh FK as a head coach. Football career Since childhood Allahverdi was fond of football, athletics and volleyball. He had an important role in victory of Aghdam in various sports interregional competitions during school years and later. He played for Aghdam "Karabakh" (then the team was called "Mehsul"), where he played as a striker under number "5". Allahverdi Baghirov's brother Eldar Baghirov (1951–1991) also played for Qarabagh FK and was a defender. In 1970, Allahverdi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayavush Hasanov
Sayavush Hasan oglu Hasanov () (20 January 1964 – 25 June 1992) was an Azerbaijanian soldier and construction worker who received the National Hero of Azerbaijan award. He was born on 20 January 1964 in the Yengicə village, Sharur District of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. Biography Early life Azerbaijanian independence When voluntary defense battalions were established to protect Garabagh, Sayavush was one of the first ones to join. He fought in many regions of Azerbaijan— Gazakh, Gedebey, Goranboy, Shusha Shusha (, ) or Shushi () is a city in Azerbaijan, in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Situated at an altitude of 1,400–1,800 metres (4,600–5,900 ft) in the Karabakh mountains, the city was a mountain resort in the Soviet Union, Soviet ...—and performed all the assigned tasks adequately. On 25 June 1992, his battalion was ordered to liberate Girmizikend village from enemy occupation. While the battalion was advancing into the v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salatyn Asgarova
Salatyn Aziz qizi Asgarova (also spelled Salatyn Askerova; ; 16 December 1961 – 9 January 1991) was a National Hero of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani journalist killed in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. Life Salatyn Aziz qizi Asgarova was born on 16 December 1961 in Baku, Azerbaijan. After completing secondary school, she entered Azerbaijan Oil and Chemistry Institute. Nevertheless, her enormous interest in literature brought her into journalism. She started her journalistic career at "Baku" newspaper, and then began working as a special correspondent for ''Molodezh Azerbaijana'' (''The Youth of Azerbaijan''). Before the beginning of the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, Salatyn was writing about contemporary issues of society. However, after the war broke out, Salatyn frequently visited the front line and provided press coverage from hot spots. Her family and colleagues tried to persuade her not to go to the front line jeopardizing her life. In such cases, she would usually say: "If nobo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadir Aliyev
Nadir Alısh oglu Aliyev (; 30 July 1962, Aliağalı, Agdam, Azerbaijan SSR – 22 July 1993, Qiyaslı, Agdam, Azerbaijan) was the National Hero of Azerbaijan and warrior during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. Early life and education Aliyev was born on 30 July 1962 in Aliağalı village of Agdam raion of Azerbaijan SSR. He studied at Baku Polytechnicum from 1977 to 1981. In 1991, he graduated from the Academy of the State Security Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan named after F.E. Dzerzhinski, and in 1993, from the Faculty of Law of Baku State University. Aliyev served his military service in the State Security Service and was appointed chief attorney in the Mardakert (Agdara) Division of the Azerbaijan State Security Committee from September to December 1991 and in the Agdere District Division of the Karabakh Department of the Ministry of National Security of the Republic of Azerbaijan since 1992. Aliyev was married and had two children. First Nagorno-Karabakh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikayil Jabrayilov
Mikayil Ahmadiyya oghlu Jabrailov () (27 April 1952, Shaki, Azerbaijan – 15 December 1990, Khojaly, Azerbaijan) was the National Hero of Azerbaijan, and the warrior of the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. Biography Mikayil Jabrayilov was born on 27 April 1952 in Okhud village of Shaki District, in the family of the legendary partisan French national hero Ahmadiyya Jabrayilov in the Second World War. He started his secondary school in the village of Okhud. He was appointed as a militia officer in Shaki City Internal Affairs Department. Military activities On 12 December 1990 Mikail Jabrailov, who was a senior police lieutenant, was sent to Karabakh with his police officers. Their task was to protect the village of Jamilli which belonged to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Once, when he was in the village, he went to bring some cereals to the residents of the village with his police officers. Suddenly, the Armenian soldiers attacked them on the road between the Jamilli and Kosala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibrahim Mammadov
Ibrahim Ismayil oglu Mammadov (; 20 December 1958 – 16 February 1994) was a Soviet and Azerbaijani military leader. He was awarded the title, National Hero of Azerbaijan (1994) posthumously. Life Ibrahim Ismayil oglu Mammadov was born on December 20, 1958, in the Nakhchivan city, in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union. He finished secondary school # 3 in Nakhchivan city in 1976. He was called for military service after working for a Water Construction Company for a year. After being demobilized from the army in 1979, he went to Moscow and started working at a Car Factory. While working and living in Moscow, he entered the Correspondence Department of the History Faculty of Baku State University in 1988 and graduated from in 1993. He took also a very active part in the meetings conducted by Azerbaijani people in Moscow in order to show the truth about Black January to the world. He was married and had two children. Battles Mammadov returned to Baku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirasgar Seyidov
Mirasgar Mirabdulla oglu Seyidov () (6 February 1970 – 14 June 1992) - National Hero of Azerbaijan was born on February 6, 1970, in the Qaraxanbəyli village of the Nakhchivan city of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. Life Mirasgar Seyidov worked in his own village after finishing secondary school in 1987. He returned to Nakhchivan after being dismissed from the Soviet Army in 1990. In Battles The First Nagorno-Karabakh War did not pass by Nakhchivan either. Armenian forces started attacking villages of Nakhchivan constantly. But all the attacks were prevented by the voluntary self-defense groups and Mirasgar Seyidov was one of them who voluntarily enlisted in the self-defense battalion of Yuxarı Buzqov village. He was fighting within this battalion. He showed extreme courage in all the battles. His last battle took place on 14 June 1992. He was severely wounded and died while saving one of the wounded soldiers. Family He was single. Awards He was posthumousl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
