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'''Albert Agarunov''' ([[Azerbaijani language|Azeri]] Albert Ağarunov, [[Russian language|Russian]] Альберт Агарунов) (1969- May 7, 1992) is a [[National Hero of Azerbaijan]]. Albert is known for his courageous actions to defend his country during the [[Nagorno-Karabakh war]]. He was among those who were part of last resistance in [[Shusha]], which was occupied by Armenian forces on May 9, 1992. |
'''Albert Agarunov''' ([[Azerbaijani language|Azeri]] Albert Ağarunov, [[Russian language|Russian]] Альберт Агарунов) (1969- May 7, 1992) is a [[National Hero of Azerbaijan]]. Albert is known for his courageous actions to defend his country during the [[Nagorno-Karabakh war]]. He was among those who were part of last resistance in [[Shusha]], which was occupied by Armenian forces on May 9, 1992. |
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Jews in Azerbaijan, who total around 30 thousand people, have enjoyed religious and cultural freedom ever since they have settled there. Jews have played an important role in daily life of Azerbaijan. Main Jewish groups are constituted by Ashkenazi Jews, Mountain Jews and Georgian Jews all living on the territory of Azerbaijan. <ref>[http://www.juhuro.com/pages/english/english_agarun.htm]Jewish Community of Azerbaijan</ref> |
Jews in Azerbaijan, who total around 30 thousand people, have enjoyed religious and cultural freedom ever since they have settled there. Jews have played an important role in daily life of Azerbaijan. Main Jewish groups are constituted by Ashkenazi Jews, Mountain Jews and Georgian Jews all living on the territory of Azerbaijan. <ref>[http://www.juhuro.com/pages/english/english_agarun.htm]Jewish Community of Azerbaijan</ref> As a consequence of Armenian-Azerbaijani war in early 1990's, which resulted in significant loss of Azerbaijani territory to Armenians, some Jews had to resettle from conflict zones. <ref>[http://216.239.51.104/search?q=cache:D38XAVSzWwQJ:194.8.63.155/documents/cio/2005/06/15035_en.pdf+%22The+Jews+of+the+Republic+of+Azerbaijan,&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us Address by Jewish Communities of the Republic of Azerbaijan]</ref> |
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Jewish community of [[Quba]] prides itself with being an all-sided contributor in Azerbaijan's sovereignty. Albert Agarunov is remembered as one of the brave fighters of this community's motherland <ref>[http://www.juhuro.com/pages/english/english_agarun.htm Jewish Community of Azerbaijan]</ref>. Every year many Jews in Azerbaijan commemorate Albert Agarunov's contributions to secure territorial integrity of Azerbaijan by visiting and laying flowers on his grave. <ref>[http://www.fjc.ru/news/newsArticle.asp?AID=133809 Commemorating a Jewish National Hero of Azerbaijan]</ref> |
Jewish community of [[Quba]] prides itself with being an all-sided contributor in Azerbaijan's sovereignty. Albert Agarunov is remembered as one of the brave fighters of this community's motherland <ref>[http://www.juhuro.com/pages/english/english_agarun.htm Jewish Community of Azerbaijan]</ref>. Every year many Jews in Azerbaijan commemorate Albert Agarunov's contributions to secure territorial integrity of Azerbaijan by visiting and laying flowers on his grave. <ref>[http://www.fjc.ru/news/newsArticle.asp?AID=133809 Commemorating a Jewish National Hero of Azerbaijan]</ref> |
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The national hero was buried in [[Alley of Martyrs]] in May 1992. |
The national hero was buried in [[Alley of Martyrs]] in May 1992. |
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Revision as of 06:12, 23 May 2007
Albert Agarunov (Azeri Albert Ağarunov, Russian Альберт Агарунов) (1969- May 7, 1992) is a National Hero of Azerbaijan. Albert is known for his courageous actions to defend his country during the Nagorno-Karabakh war. He was among those who were part of last resistance in Shusha, which was occupied by Armenian forces on May 9, 1992. Jews in Azerbaijan, who total around 30 thousand people, have enjoyed religious and cultural freedom ever since they have settled there. Jews have played an important role in daily life of Azerbaijan. Main Jewish groups are constituted by Ashkenazi Jews, Mountain Jews and Georgian Jews all living on the territory of Azerbaijan. [1] As a consequence of Armenian-Azerbaijani war in early 1990's, which resulted in significant loss of Azerbaijani territory to Armenians, some Jews had to resettle from conflict zones. [2] Jewish community of Quba prides itself with being an all-sided contributor in Azerbaijan's sovereignty. Albert Agarunov is remembered as one of the brave fighters of this community's motherland [3]. Every year many Jews in Azerbaijan commemorate Albert Agarunov's contributions to secure territorial integrity of Azerbaijan by visiting and laying flowers on his grave. [4] The national hero was buried in Alley of Martyrs in May 1992.
References
- ^ [1]Jewish Community of Azerbaijan
- ^ Address by Jewish Communities of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- ^ Jewish Community of Azerbaijan
- ^ Commemorating a Jewish National Hero of Azerbaijan