Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

ANAS National Museum of Azerbaijan History  hosted the opening ceremony of the "Ordum Varsa, Yurdum Var!" exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijani army on June 25, 2018.

Director NMAH, academician Naila Velikhanli spoke about the national military history and stages of the development of the Azerbaijani army.

Academician N.Velikhanli brought to attention the role of rare exhibits demonstrated at the museum, reflecting the history of our national army in youth education, patriotism spirit.

Professor of the Military Academy of AR Armed Forces, captain of the reserve of the 1st range Nurulla Aliyev delivered a report on "Importance of studying of Azerbaijan military history".

Noting the importance of the relevant Order of President Ilham Aliyev "On the 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijani Democratic Republic", N.Aliyev noted that the event was organized in accordance with this document.

Stressing the exceptional role of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in our history, Professor told that the national leader Heydar Aliyev gave great importance to the history of the Republic.

N.Aliyev donated to the museum books: "Military history", "Naval aspects in the activity of Azerbaijan government in 1918-1920", "Military issues in historical works of Azerbaijani historians" and others published in Azerbaijani, Russian and English languages devoted to the 100 anniversary of the Azerbaijani army.

Then, reports by doctor of historical sciences Mehman Suleymanov on "June 26 - Day of the Azerbaijani Army", PhD in history, assistant professor Nasir Guluzadeh on "The new edition prepared by the museum - ancient weapons of Azerbaijan" were listened.

Head of the Department of Scientific Exposition and Organization of Museum Exhibitions, Ph.D. in history Sabuhi Ahmadov spoke about exhibits, publications and other materials demonstrated at the exhibition.

Then, the participants got acquainted with the exhibition.

The exhibition demonstrated stages of the historical development of military art in Azerbaijan, weapons and armor of soldiers, used in our country in antiquity, the Middle Ages and the XVIII-XIX centuries.

In conclusion, exhibits, photos and historical documents related to the national army of 1918-1920 were presented, the activities of Azerbaijani divisions in 1941-1945 and the service of Azerbaijanis in the ranks of the Soviet Army in 1945-1990 were highlighted.

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