Baku confesses no Azeri state existed before 1918 Soviet PowerJuly 21, 2012 - 16:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijanis are a young nation, author of an article published in Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper, Daria Aslamova wrote, citing Azerbaijani politicians. “We are a young nation. If only a century ago a Baku-based person was asked about his nationality, the answer would be: Muslim, later Tatar. The identity of “Azerbaijanis” was thought up in the Soviet Union,” Azeri political analyst Ilgar Mammadov said. Another political expert Zardusht Alizadeh, in turn, noted, “There is a common myth in our country about a powerful Azerbaijan, which was allegedly divided between Russia and Persia. However, according to every encyclopedia, small vassal khanates of Qajar dynasty (of Turkic origin) resided in the territory. With an internal strife breaking out in Iran, our khans resolved to grab the chance and declare independence. However, after acknowledging the futility of waging a struggle against the Persian shah, they addressed Empress Catherine II with a letter, expressing willingness to go under her control. As a result of our khans’ rebels and Russo-Persian wars, Turkmanchai treaty was signed in 1828, leaving the territories of present-day Azerbaijan and Armenia under Russia’s control. Thus, no Azeri state existed before the Soviet power was shaped in 1918.” Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |