On November 1, Sumgayit State University (SSU) opened a commemorative plaque with the support of the Trade Union Committee in order to perpetuate the memory of martyred graduate Elnur Samadov.First, university professors and teachers, students and family members of the martyr visited the memorial monument of martyred students and graduates in the university yard. Bunches of flowers were placed in front of the monument and the souls of our martyrs were remembered with a minute of silence.Then the rector of the university, associate professor Rufat Azizov, made a speech and expressed his condolences to the family of the martyr Elnur Samadov. Rufat Azizov emphasized that the 44-day-long Patriotic War was an unprecedented page of heroism in history and said that this victory was a day of pride for the Azerbaijani people. He also noted the importance of passing on the heroic path of the martyrs to future generations. The rector said that the waving of the national flag of Azerbaijan today in every corner of our country is a symbol of our great victory.The rector also noted that the staff, students and graduates of SSU rendered important services both on the front and rear fronts during the Patriotic War. He emphasized that the memory of martyred students and graduates of the university will always be cherished, and their school of heroism is an example for future generations.Elnur Samadov"s mother and teacher Sanubar Samadov spoke at the event and thanked the university management for the respect shown to the memory of the martyrs. She shared her son"s memories of her love for the Motherland and the way of war with the participants of the event. Sanubar Samadova said that she is proud that her students, along with her child, are growing up with the spirit of patriotism and that Elnur Samadov"s love for the Motherland will remain in the memory forever.After the speeches, the participants got acquainted with the photo exhibition dedicated to the Victory Day organized in the lobby of the university. In this exhibition, various moments of the period of the Patriotic War and examples of bravery of our heroes were reflected. The exhibition once again reminded the participants of the fighting spirit of the Azerbaijani soldier and the greatness of our martyrs.It should be noted that Lieutenant Elnur Samadov was born in 1988 in the city of Ismayilli and received higher education at SSU. During the 2020 Patriotic War, he participated in the battles in the direction of Murovdag, Jabrayil and Fuzuli. Order of the "Flag of Azerbaijan" and "For the release of Jabrayil" by the Orders of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev He was awarded the medals "For the liberation of Fuzuli" and "For the liberation of Kalbajar". Elnur Samadov was martyred on September 12, 2022, while fighting against the large-scale provocations of the Armenian armed forces, and was awarded the 3rd degree "Reshadet" order. He had two children.