Elman Mammadov
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Elman Mammadov is an Azerbaijan
i politician who serves as the Member of National Assembly of Azerbaijan
from 124th Shusha-Fizuli-Khojali-Khojavend district. He's a veteran of Nagorno-Karabakh War
.
, Azerbaijan
. He graduated from the Mathematics Department of Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and Academy of Public Administration. Since 1973, he worked as a teacher, assistant director and director at a school in Khojaly. In 1985-1987, he was the head of party
organization at dairy sovkhoz
. In 1987-1991, he was the chairman of Khojaly Executive Committee. In 1991-2000, he was the Mayor of Khojaly, in exile since February 26, 1992
. Elman Mammadov was also responsible for the self-defense detachments in Khojaly and was one of the survivors of Khojaly Massacre
, who along with Commandant of Khojaly Airport Alif Hajiyev
led one of the crowds of escaping Azerbaijani civilians out of Khojaly and came under Armenian fire. Thirty members of Mammadov's family were killed during the massacre. His account of what had happened in Khojaly were filmed by journalist Chingiz Mustafayev.
formally founded the Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-Karabakh Social Union in exile
, representing the Azerbaijani community of Nagorno-Karabakh in negotiation talks. Since its inception, he's also served as its Deputy Chairman.
He was re-elected from the same district during 2010 elections
with 53.30% of votes.
Mammadov is the member of the Committee on Security and Defense Issues of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan. He's one of the authors of a new military doctrine to be proposed and ratified in Azerbaijani parliament. He's also a member of Azerbaijan-Belarus, Azerbaijan-Bulgaria, Azerbaijan-France, Azerbaijan-Switzerland, Azerbaijan-Luxembourg inter-parliamentary groups and member of the Azerbaijani delegation to GUAM Parliamentary Assembly
. Mammadov is a member of New Azerbaijan Party
.
for his courage during the war. He is fluent in Russian and Armenian.
He's married and has seven children.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
i politician who serves as the Member of National Assembly of Azerbaijan
National Assembly of Azerbaijan
The National Assembly , also transliterated as Milli Majlis is the legislative branch of government in Azerbaijan. The unicameral National Assembly has 125 deputies: previously 100 members were elected for five-year terms in single-seat constituencies and 25 were members elected by proportional...
from 124th Shusha-Fizuli-Khojali-Khojavend district. He's a veteran of Nagorno-Karabakh War
Nagorno-Karabakh War
The Nagorno-Karabakh War was an armed conflict that took place from February 1988 to May 1994, in the small enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh in southwestern Azerbaijan, between the majority ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh backed by the Republic of Armenia, and the Republic of Azerbaijan...
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Early life
Mammadov was born on October 18, 1950 in KhojalyKhojali (city)
Khojali or Ivanyan , also, Ay-Khodzhaly, Khodgalou, Khodzhalv, Khodzhaly, Khojalu, and Khozhali, is a town in Nagorno Karabakh, located some 10 km northeast of its capital Stepanakert...
, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
. He graduated from the Mathematics Department of Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and Academy of Public Administration. Since 1973, he worked as a teacher, assistant director and director at a school in Khojaly. In 1985-1987, he was the head of party
Communist party
A political party described as a Communist party includes those that advocate the application of the social principles of communism through a communist form of government...
organization at dairy sovkhoz
Sovkhoz
A sovkhoz , typically translated as state farm, is a state-owned farm. The term originated in the Soviet Union, hence the name. The term is still in use in some post-Soviet states, e.g., Russia and Belarus. It is usually contrasted with kolkhoz, which is a collective-owned farm...
. In 1987-1991, he was the chairman of Khojaly Executive Committee. In 1991-2000, he was the Mayor of Khojaly, in exile since February 26, 1992
Khojaly Massacre
The Khojaly Massacre was the killing of hundreds of ethnic Azerbaijani civilians from the town of Khojaly on 25–26 February 1992 by the Armenian and Russian armed forces during the Nagorno-Karabakh War...
. Elman Mammadov was also responsible for the self-defense detachments in Khojaly and was one of the survivors of Khojaly Massacre
Khojaly Massacre
The Khojaly Massacre was the killing of hundreds of ethnic Azerbaijani civilians from the town of Khojaly on 25–26 February 1992 by the Armenian and Russian armed forces during the Nagorno-Karabakh War...
, who along with Commandant of Khojaly Airport Alif Hajiyev
Alif Hajiyev
Alif Haciyev Latif oglu was an Azerbaijani officer, Commandant of Khojaly Airport and National Hero of Azerbaijan.-Early years:...
led one of the crowds of escaping Azerbaijani civilians out of Khojaly and came under Armenian fire. Thirty members of Mammadov's family were killed during the massacre. His account of what had happened in Khojaly were filmed by journalist Chingiz Mustafayev.
Political career
Mammadov was elected to the National Assembly of Azerbaijan from the 124th Shusha-Fizuli-Khojali-Khojavend electoral district during 2005 parliamentary elections. In 2006, Mammadov along with Nizami Bahmanov and Havva MammadovaHavva Mammadova
Havva Mammadova is a historian, professor and an Azerbaijani politician who served as the Member of National Assembly of Azerbaijan from the 122nd Khankendi electoral district.-Early life:...
formally founded the Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-Karabakh Social Union in exile
Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-Karabakh
The Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-Karabakh , also known as the Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-Karabakh Social Union, Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-Karabakh in exile is a social union representing the Azerbaijani community of Nagorno Karabakh, in exile since May 1994.-History:The...
, representing the Azerbaijani community of Nagorno-Karabakh in negotiation talks. Since its inception, he's also served as its Deputy Chairman.
He was re-elected from the same district during 2010 elections
Azerbaijani parliamentary election, 2010
A parliamentary election was held in Azerbaijan on 7 November 2010.-Candidates:The registration of candidates ends October 15 when the campaign period ends...
with 53.30% of votes.
Mammadov is the member of the Committee on Security and Defense Issues of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan. He's one of the authors of a new military doctrine to be proposed and ratified in Azerbaijani parliament. He's also a member of Azerbaijan-Belarus, Azerbaijan-Bulgaria, Azerbaijan-France, Azerbaijan-Switzerland, Azerbaijan-Luxembourg inter-parliamentary groups and member of the Azerbaijani delegation to GUAM Parliamentary Assembly
GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development
The GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development is a regional organization of four post-Soviet states: Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and Moldova....
. Mammadov is a member of New Azerbaijan Party
New Azerbaijan Party
The New Azerbaijan Party is the ruling political party in Azerbaijan. It was formed on 18 December 1992 by the former President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, who led it until his retirement and death in 2003...
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Awards
Mammadov has been awarded with Azerbaijani Flag OrderAzerbaijani Flag Order
Azerbaijani Flag Order , is an award presented by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.-History and status:Azerbaijani Flag order was among several medals and orders, requested to be reviewed and created by the President Abulfaz Elchibey on November 10, 1992 by a Presidential Decree No. 370....
for his courage during the war. He is fluent in Russian and Armenian.
He's married and has seven children.
See also
- Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-KarabakhAzerbaijani Community of Nagorno-KarabakhThe Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-Karabakh , also known as the Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-Karabakh Social Union, Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-Karabakh in exile is a social union representing the Azerbaijani community of Nagorno Karabakh, in exile since May 1994.-History:The...
- Havva MammadovaHavva MammadovaHavva Mammadova is a historian, professor and an Azerbaijani politician who served as the Member of National Assembly of Azerbaijan from the 122nd Khankendi electoral district.-Early life:...
- Nizami Bahmanov
- Bayram SafarovBayram SafarovBayram Safarov is an Azerbaijani politician who is serving as the Head of the Executive Power of Shusha and the Chairman of the Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-Karabakh in Exile.-Early life:...