An event dedicated to "January 20 - 35th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning" was held at Nakhchivan State University.
In the event, the exhibition dedicated to "January 20 - 35th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning" was previewed. The exhibition of about 50 works of art by the students of the University's Faculty of Arts studying "Fine Art Teaching", "Design", "Painting" specialties, highlighting the tragedy of January 20 from various aspects, was met with great interest.
An event dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the January 20 tragedy was held at Nakhchivan State University. The event began with a one-minute silence in memory of the martyrs and the playing of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Nakhchivan State University Rector Elbrus Isayev said in his speech that the incident of January 20, 1990 was the beginning of the struggle of the Azerbaijani people for national freedom. is an unforgettable page. It was noted that the heroism of the martyrs is the embodiment of our national will and the unshakable unity of our people: "January 20 is not only a tragedy, but also a glorious date that demonstrates to the world the invincible will of our people for freedom. The heroism of the martyrs will be an eternal example for today and future generations." The Rector emphasized that the pain and suffering caused by the tragedy strengthened the fighting spirit of our people and this will was confirmed by the brilliant victory in the Second Karabakh War. "The strategy of a strong state and a strong army implemented under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, as well as the unity of the people and the army, proved that the people of Azerbaijan are always ready to fight decisively for their lands and sovereignty," said Elbrus Isayev. The rector wished God's mercy to the martyrs, good health to the veterans and the participants of the struggle of that time.
Teacher of the "History of Azerbaijan" chair of the university Nuray Hajiyeva spoke about the historical significance of the January 20 tragedy. He said that this event demonstrated the indomitable will of our people in the struggle for freedom and was an important stage on the way to independence. Nuray Hajiyeva commemorated the heroism of the martyrs with great respect and emphasized that they will be remembered forever in the history of Azerbaijan. noted that. He said that Abbasali Nazaraliyev was one of those who sacrificed his life in the struggle for the freedom and sovereignty of the country. Shavkat Nazareliyeva emphasized that her father's life path full of courage and heroism is always a source of pride for her. valued his heroism as a great example for young people. He emphasized that the memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of freedom and love of the country will always live in the hearts of young generations and will inspire their spirit of struggle. The literary-artistic composition "Blood memory and the victory of justice" prepared by the NDU Student Theater Studio together with the "Belkanto" vocal group was performed A video on the path from the freedom movement to victory was watched.
Later, the opening ceremony of the honor board "Those who ensure our sovereignty" was held at the Faculty of International Relations and Law of Nakhchivan State University. Aziz Gasimov, head of the Personnel and General Affairs Chair of NSU, said in his presentation that the name, surname, patronymic and date of martyrdom of 480 martyrs during the First and Second Karabakh wars are on the plaque. Rector Elbrus Isayev noted that the plaque of honor "Those who ensure our sovereignty" is an embodiment of respect for the dear memory of our heroes who died for the freedom and independence of our homeland. It was emphasized that the names reflected on the board are not only a part of our history, but also an example of heroism for future generations.
Mais Gulmammadov, Chairman of the "Nakhchivan Martyrs' Families" Public Union, Jehun Bayramov, Chairman of the Nakhchivan Veterans Public Union, noted. that such events are extremely important in terms of perpetuating the sacrifices of our martyrs and once again showing respect for their families. During the lessons, the students were given extensive information about the historical significance of the events of January 20, 1990. The heroism of our martyrs, their bravery for the independence of Azerbaijan, and the fact that this tragedy was a turning point in the freedom struggle of our people were especially emphasized. src="https://ndu.edu.az/storage/news-blogs/January2025/1-7277.JPG" alt="" width="400" height="267">
