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 | Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. |