Azad Arif oglu Rahimov (, October 8, 1964 – April 30, 2021) was an

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i politician who served as the Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan Republic.

Early life and business affairs

Rahimov was born into the family of a housekeeper on October 8, 1964, in

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. He graduated in 1981 from Baku's school No. 134 and in 1986 from the Azerbaijan University of Languages with a degree in the

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. In 1984, he started working as the chairman of

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at school No. 245 of Baku's Khatai raion. From June 1986 through November 1987, he served in the

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and was stationed in

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. In 1987–1989, Rahimov worked in Khatai rayon committee and in 1989–1990 he was the chairman of Azerbaijan Youth Organization Committee. In 1994–1998, he worked as the executive director of ''Ros-IMESKO'' company. From 1998 until February 7, 2006, Rahimov was the executive director of ''Italdesign'', a company whose subsidiary SerbAz has been implicated in an infamous case of worker mistreatment. He was married to Zulfiya Rahimova with who he had one child. During his time as Minister of Youth and Sports, an offshore company that appeared to be owned by his wife used forced labor from the Balkans to work on marquee sports buildings.

Political career

With the re-establishment of Youth and Sports as a separate ministry, Rahimov was appointed the minister. He also became vice-chairman of the National Olympic Committee.

Death

He died on 30 April in New York, where he had been seeking treatment for lung cancer and liver cirrhosis.

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* 1964 births 2021 deaths Government ministers of Azerbaijan Politicians from Baku Burials at II Alley of Honor {{Azerbaijan-politician-stub

Early life and business affairs

Political career

Death

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