On February 7, 2014, the Presidential Library hosted a presentation of works by Yagub Mahmudov, a prominent scientist-historian, director of the Institute of History named after A. Bakikhanov of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), State Prize laureate, Honoured Scientist, Corresponding Member of ANAS, MP.
At the event, held on the occasion of Yagub Mahmudov’s 75th anniversary, the twelve-volume book of the scientist’s selected works, the book “Real History and Fiction about “Great Armenia”, “Bibliographic Index” of works, the book “Yagub Mahmudov’s School in Historical Science” by scientist-historian Yegana Gozalova were presented.
Director of the Presidential Library Mayil Ahmedov spoke about Yagub Mahmudov’s contribution to historical science and the importance of his works. He noted that the twelve-volume book of the scientist’s works contains valuable studies on all periods of Azerbaijan’s history.
Director of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan of ANAS, academician Naila Velikhanli talked of the merits of Yagub Mahmudov and the institute headed by him in revealing the “white spots” of our history, successes achieved in this field.
Atakhan Pashayev - head of the Republican National Archive Department, Yegana Gozalova - associate professor of Baku State University, Bahruz Akhundov - director of “Təhsil” (“Tahsil”) publishing house, spoke about the honourable life path of Yagub Mahmudov and his contribution to historical science.
Then a photo newsreel prepared by the staff of the Presidential Library about the life and activity of Yagub Mahmudov was demonstrated.
In conclusion, Yagub Mahmudov made a speech expressing gratitude to the organisers and participants of the event for the high respect and reverence shown.