On May 27, the training was held on “Independent Azerbaijan, which is founded by Heydar Aliyev, is the heir of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic” at Heydar Aliyev Center of Sumgayit State University.

Rector of university prof.Elkhan Huseynov started the event, congratulated the collective on occasion of 28 May Republic Day and gave wide information about the significance of the day. He widely spoke about the establishment and achievements gained during 23 months of activity of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. Rector notified: “Being considered as a glorious page of history, logical conclusion of national struggle for independence, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic is one of the memorable phases of our national statehood history. Besides that, it is the first parliamentary republic in Turkish and Islamic world and an example of first democratic, juridical and secular state. During these years significant works were done to involve the population in education and enlighten them, as well as Azerbaijan gained success in the field of foreign policy. After collapse of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, our nation didn’t recede even a step from the purpose of national struggle for freedom, despite the establishment of Soviet power in Azerbaijan. In 1991 Azerbaijani people restored the independence for the second time by demonstrating great volition and high public consciousness and thousands of martyrs. Certainly, great leader Heydar Aliyev had important works in preserving the independence gained for the second time, reinforcement and recognition of the country globally. Strong will, prescient policy and other significant features rescued Azerbaijan statehood from the danger of destruction and so, new development phase of statehood commenced, our freedom became eternal and forever.” Professor also highlighted that 2018 was declared “Year of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic” by President Ilham Aliyev.

The following persons delivered presentations in the event: head of the Department of Azerbaijani and Eastern European nations’ history Shirkhan Salimov – “Independent Azerbaijan, which is founded by Heydar Aliyev, is the heir of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic”, docent of the Department, honored teacher Bahram Mammadli – “The role of Heydar Aliyev in restoration of attributes of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic”, senior lecturer Samir Maharramov – “The traditions of independent Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan Democratic Republic”, lecturer of the Department of History and its teaching methods Shahla Ahmadova – “Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in international relations system”, senior lecturer Nofel Abdullayev – “Domestic policy of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic”, II course master student of History and geography faculty Shabnam Shikhzadayeva – “Education policy of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic”. They widely spoke about historical and political aspects of establishment of first democratic republic of Muslim East in Azerbaijan, as well as hard and honorable way and the reasons of republic’s collapse. They notified that, despite a short life of 23 months, there was success in education, health, economics and in other fields. Celebration of the 101st anniversary of ADR solemnly is the sign of respectful approach of President Mr. Ilham Aliyev to the past, present and future of our nation.