On May 6, 2011, the Presidential Library hosted a presentation for the book “The Triumphant March of Heydar Aliyev’s Ideas,” authored by Yagub Mahmudov, a corresponding member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), a deputy of the Milli Majlis, and the director of the Institute of History of ANAS. The event was attended by deputies from the Milli Majlis, representatives from the scientific community, and library employees. Deputy Director of the Presidential Library, Jamila Talibzadeh, opened the event with an introductory speech. She noted that many books have been written about the Great Leader. She emphasized that the presented monograph illustrates the inexhaustible nature of this topic, suggesting that new scientific works will continue to be written about the National Leader.
During the event, Academician Arif Hashimov, the First Vice-President of ANAS, emphasized that the birthday of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev is a significant occasion for Azerbaijani science and our academy. Heydar Aliyev, who regarded the National Academy of Sciences as a temple of scientific knowledge and a source of national pride for our people, greatly valued the contributions of scientists and their work, which was essential for our homeland.
In discussing the merits of Yagub Mahmudov's monograph "The Triumphant March of Heydar Aliyev's Ideas," A. Hashimov emphasized that this valuable work is yet another significant contribution from the scholar. Mahmudov has dedicated numerous articles and books, including the monograph "The Personality of Heydar Aliyev in the History of Azerbaijan," to the Great Leader.
During a later discussion, Professor Adil Mammadov, Head of the National Archives of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Atakhan Pashayev, and Associate Professor Yegana Gozalova highly appreciated the monograph’s scientific significance. They noted that the author had previously published over 150 works on studying Heydar Aliyev's legacy before writing this book.
During the event, Yagub Mahmudov expressed his gratitude for the positive remarks about his monograph. He emphasized that the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev is a historical figure who has significantly impacted the lives of all Azerbaijanis. The author assured the audience that he would continue his scientific research to explore the heritage of the National Leader more deeply and convey this knowledge to future generations.