Genocide of Azerbaijanis
For over 200 years, the Azerbaijani people have been subjected to a continuous policy of ethnic cleansing and genocide by Armenian chauvinists, being expelled from their historical lands and turning into refugees and displaced persons. The mass murders and looting committed by Armenian armed groups in 1905 and 1918, the deportation of our compatriots from their native lands in the territory of the Armenia in 1948-1953, the large-scale war initiated in 1988 with the aim of separating Nagorno-Karabakh from Azerbaijan, the tragedy in Khojaly in 1992 – all of these are bloody pages of a genocide policy systematically carried out by aggressive Armenian nationalists against Azerbaijanis. It is the sacred duty and responsibility of the present generation to bring the truth about the genocides committed against our people to the world states and public opinion, based on real historical facts.
Mir Jalal
Mir Jalal Pashayev, one of the prominent figures of 20th-century Azerbaijani literature, left a significant mark as a novelist, literary scholar, scientist, educator, and thinker. He is remembered as a distinguished writer, a great scholar, and a benevolent individual who made unparalleled contributions to the development of Azerbaijani science, literature, and education, earning a place in the collective memory of our people. Having developed within the best traditions of national oral literature, classical and artistic prose, he rose to prominence as a skilled storyteller and novelist. The legacy of the great personality Mir Jalal Pashayev will always live on in the hearts of many, remaining an eternal topic in our literature and literary studies. A virtual exhibition showcasing the life and work of Mir Jalal Pashayev, an esteemed literary scholar, professor, and Honored Scientist, has been created at the Presidential Library.
Zarifa Aliyeva
The extensive scientific legacy of Zarifa Khanum Aliyeva, her research across various fields of ophthalmology, her achievements, and her fundamental works represent a remarkable chapter in the history of Azerbaijani medicine. Academician Zarifa Khanum Aliyeva, a true intellectual of great integrity, led a meaningful life and made significant contributions to the advancement of medicine in our country through her comprehensive scientific endeavors. The people and state of Azerbaijan honor their esteemed scholar, a noble and benevolent person, with deep respect, cherishing her memory. A virtual exhibition of books reflecting Zarifa Aliyeva's life and work has also been created at the Presidential Library.
Bakhtiyar Vahabzadeh - 100
Bakhtiyar Vahabzadeh is considered one of the most prominent figures of the Azerbaijani people in the 20th century. Through his profound and insightful works on patriotism, philosophical reflections, love, and humanity, the poet touched the soul of our people. His creative output played a significant role in the formation and development of national culture. One of the key aspects of B. Vahabzadeh’s work was his fight for purity, preservation, and enrichment of the Azerbaijani language. He also made valuable contributions to the advancement of Azerbaijani science. The scholarly community has always praised his works, which are the essence of our oral literary heritage and the study of classical and contemporary Azerbaijani literature. B. Vahabzadeh, who played a unique role in the development of Azerbaijani statehood and culture as a poet, scholar, and social activist, left behind a vast legacy in Azerbaijani literature and our intellectual history. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has issued a decree to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bakhtiyar Vahabzadeh’s birth. In connection with the anniversary events, a virtual exhibition of books reflecting the life and work of the poet has been created in our library.