National Hero

 

 

 

Being the degree of the highest honors of the Republic of Azerbaijan the title "National Hero of Azerbaijan" was defined by Law

No. 331-XII dated March 25, 1992 On the determination of the title of "National Hero of Azerbaijan". 

Title "National Hero of Azerbaijan is given for exceptional service and courage for the sake of independence and prosperity of people

of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 

Title "National Hero of Azerbaijan" is given by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on its own initiative or on recommendations.

Title "National Hero of Azerbaijan" is given once to same person.

The special mark of distinction National hero of Azerbaijan - "Moon-Star" medal was set by the Law No 201 dated Jul 7, 1992 On Setting

of special distinction mark of the National hero of the Republic of Azerbaijan".

"Moon - Star" medal was replaced with Gold Star" medal by Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan On amendments to some legislative acts

of the Republic of Azerbaijan" dated February 6, 1998, Law No IGD 429. 

 

 

 

The National Heroes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Journalists

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chingiz Fuad oglu Mustafayev (1960-1992) - TV, journalist National Hero of Azerbaijan 

 

Chingiz Mustafayev although was a doctor, but he had a great interest in journalism. This interest had shown self at the time of the 

events of 20 January 1990. Thus, Chingiz shot the atrocities committed by the Soviet army in Baku. Since 1991 he devoted his life to

journalism as a whole.

Programs of KL 215 studio founded by Chingiz allowed seeing these reports about Azerbaijan, being in media blockade, in US and

European leading media.

By the film Khojaly shot by Chingiz the image of Armenia was suffered all over the world Hero journalist was killed by the shells on

June 15, 1992, while shooting in the village of Nakhchivani of Khojaly region.

 

 

Aly Mustafa oglu Mustafayev (1952-1991) TV journalist, National Hero of Azerbaijan.

 

Aly Mustafayev worked in Television and Radio Broadcasting Company of Azerbaijan. He was known as capable and efficient TV

reporter for his full text reportage, essay, and interviews and effective programs.

During the war in Nagorno-Garabagh he prepared reports and interviews from hot points, as well as from high-level official meetings.

He was the parliamentary correspondent in Moscow by the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1989-1990). According to

the activity in 1991 he was awarded with "Journalist of the Year" award. In November 19, 1991, he became a martyr near the village of

Garakand in Nagorno-Garabagh when a peace will helicopter was shot by the enemy. He was buried in Martyrs' Alley in Baku.

 

 

 

Salatin Azi kizi Askerova (1961-1991) - journalist, correspondent of "Molodej Azerbaijan" newspaper, National

Hero of Azerbaijan.

 

Salatin Askerova was encircled on January 9, 1991 while going to Shusha from Lachin at 6th km of the road, near the Qaladeresi village

by the Armenian forces, and the car was shot intensively from the close distance. As a result, Salatin Askerova, heroic journalist was

killed mercilessly. She was buried in Martyrs' Alley in Baku.