Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

On July 11, a presentation ceremony for the book titled "The History of the Establishment of ANAS: 1920-1945," authored by Zemfira Hajiyeva, the head of the Scientific Heritage Department of the Presidium’s administration and a doctor of historical sciences, was held at the Central Scientific Library of ANAS. The book is published in Russian.

The event was attended by Academician Isa Habibbeyli, the president of ANAS, vice-presidents of ANAS, parliamentarians of the Milli Majlis, representatives of the state and scientific community, heads of media, and other distinguished guests.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli, the president of ANAS, opened the event with a speech in which he announced that in March 2025, the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences will celebrate its 80^th anniversary. He noted that a commission has been created by the Presidium of ANAS and an event plan has been approved to organize the jubilee at a high level. He said that in the event plan, specific tasks were assigned to the scientific departments of ANAS and a preliminary schedule of events to be held in connection with the 80^th anniversary of the Academy was established. Additionally, a meeting was convened with the participation of members of the Presidium of ANAS and department heads of the administration of the Presidium to discuss and finalize preparations for the upcoming anniversary celebration.

“The presentation of the book "The History of the Establishment of ANAS: 1920-1945" is of great importance as one of the first events dedicated to the 80^th anniversary of the Academy”-said Academician Isa Habibbeyli. He added that the author of the book, Zemfira Hajiyeva, specializing in the history of science, has conducted significant research on Azerbaijani history.

The head of ANAS stated that the book presented to the public is dedicated to the least studied periods of the Academy, systematically investigating the history of the establishment of the Academy in detail.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli noted that the author Zemfira Hajiyeva, conducted research among valuable documents and materials stored in various archival funds of ANAS, including those in Georgia, Russia, and Azerbaijan. She systematically organized and incorporated these materials into her research. In the book, dozens of scientific sources were studied by Zemfira Hajiyeva for the first time from the perspective of the history of science. She enriched our archive with the materials she obtained.

According to the head of ANAS, the book is an outstanding scientific source that allows one to study the history of the establishment of the Academy of Sciences and to familiarize oneself with the activities of prominent figures of Azerbaijani science. Its publication in Moscow in Russian holds significant importance in terms of presenting Azerbaijan science to the global scientific community.

In conclusion of his speech, Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that research related to the 80^th anniversary of ANAS has commenced, and for the first time, all the Charters of ANAS, starting from 1923 until the present day, have been published. 

Next, Vice-President of ANAS, Academician Irada Huseynova, made a speech and highlighted that the main section of the book is dedicated to the Department of Biological and Medical Sciences. The publication includes materials related to the institutes of this department, the natural sciences sector, research conducted in these institutions, their scientific achievements, as well as studies on the flora of the Caucasus, zoology, biology, and more. Additionally, it provides information on the establishment of the Central Botanical Garden and the history of the Institute of Dendrology.

Academician Irada Huseynova emphasized that the book dedicated to the history of ANAS development is a valuable resource for scholars, and she stressed the importance of publishing it in Azerbaijani language as well.

Other well-known scientists of Azerbaijan also made speeches at the event highlighting the essential role of the book.

In the end, Zemfira Hajiyeva, the author of the book, the head of the Scientific Heritage Department and a doctor of historical sciences made a speech at the meeting and expressed her gratitude to the organizers and attendees of the event.  

It should be noted that the scientific consultant for the book "The History of the Establishment of ANAS: 1920-1945" is Academician Isa Habibbeyli, the President of ANAS.   

Translator: Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS

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