On the 3rd-4th of May in 2024 with the joint organization of Mingachevir State University (MSU) and Mingachevir City Executive Power (SHIH), the Republican Scientific Conference event dedicated to the 101st anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev on the topic “Heydar Aliyev is the savior and founder of modern Azerbaijan” was held. Academician Mukhtar Kazımoglu-Imanov, director of ANAS Folklore Institute, also participated in the conference.

First, bouquets of flowers were put in front of the monument of the Great Leader in the administrative building of MSU.

The conference began with a minute’s silence in memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and our heroic martyrs, and the playing of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

At the opening of the event the principal MSU PhD in Economics Sahin Bayramov, who greeted the participants, spoke about the importance of the republic-wide scientific conference dedicated to the genius. He noted that it was an honorable duty of every citizen, especially educators and intellectuals, to comprehensively study, research, convey to the young generation and promote the rich heritage of a historical figure like Heydar Aliyev, who made invaluable services in the establishment and development of the modern independent state of Azerbaijan.

Expressing great interest in the scientific event dedicated to the 101st anniversary of the birth of the National Leader, the rector pointed out that more than 230 theses and articles from 33 higher education and scientific research institutions were included in the conference. He thanked those who supported and contributed to the organization of the conference and wished success to the participants.

Then the reports of the plenary session were heard. Academician Mukhtar Imanov, director of ANAS Institute of Folklore, presented his report on the theme “Heydar Aliyev and national-moral values”.

Academician talked about the leadership ability of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev in protecting and promoting national values both in the first and second periods of power. Mentionning on the work done in the fields of language, literature, culture and art, the academician emphasized that these values play an important role in the promotion of Azerbaijan and the formation of national ideology. He drew attention to Heydar Aliyev’s initiative to celebrate the 1300th anniversary of the epic “Dede Gorgud” at the UNESCO level and historical decisions such as the approval of the Azerbaijani language as the state language. The academician noted that this policy is continued in the modern era and plays an important role in the recognition of Azerbaijan in the international world. In this context, the scientist noted the necessity of preserving our national-moral values and drew attention to the importance of educating young people in the spirit of respect for these values. After the plenary meeting, which aroused great interest of the participants, the conference continued with 9 section meetings. Discussions were held around interesting reports.