Hasan Hasanov
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Hasan Hasanov Aziz oglu is an Azerbaijan
i politician
and diplomat
. He served as Azerbaijan's last communist
leader, as its Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
both during the Soviet rule and Azerbaijan's subsequent independence after the collapse of Soviet Union but eventually resigned.
, Georgia
. Having completed his secondary education
in Tbilisi, he moved to Baku
, Azerbaijan
to study at Azerbaijan Technical University
in 1958. In 1963, Hasanov graduated from the university and in 1981 from Baku Supreme Party School. While a student, he chaired the group, faculty and institute Komsomol
committee. In 1962, Hasanov was sent to 14th annual All Soviet Komsomol Summit being held in Moscow
as the representative of Azerbaijani students. In 1960-1963, he served as Chairman of the Baku Student Council; in 1962 through 1966, he worked as tutor in Baku Komsomol Committee and chaired the Yasamal
Komsomol Committee. In 1966-1967, during his doctoral studies Hasanov conducted scientific research at Scientific Research Construction Materials and Establishments Institute. In 1967, he was appointed to the position of tutor at Central Committee of Azerbaijan Communist Party
.
for two years, Hasanov moved back to Baku in 1971 and worked as tutor and deputy department director of Azerbaijan Communist Party. Later on, he worked as the First Secretary of Sabail district
in 1975-1978, as First Secretary of Sumgayit Party Committee in 1978-1979 and as First Secretary of Ganja
Party Committee in 1979-1981. From 1981 through 1990, Hasanov served as Secretary of Central Committee of Azerbaijan Communist Party and member of bureau and chaired the economic policies committee at the same institution from 1989 until 1990.
Hasanov was the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
during the most difficult period of the country, in 1990-1992. After Azerbaijan became independent, he was put in charge to form the new government of Azerbaijan. Understanding the difficulties, Hasanov made a deal with the Popular Front of Azerbaijan inviting them to form a coalition within the newly established government. In 1992-1998, he served in diplomatic service
of independent Azerbaijan and was the first Azerbaijani
to receive the status of Azerbaijan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. In 1992-1993, Hasanov established and worked in the Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan Republic to UN in New York City
. From 1993 through 1998, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. In February 1998, President Heydar Aliyev
sacked him after discovering he had participated in a corrupt
Turkish
real estate
deal.
Hasanov has been member of various parliaments for 23 straight years: in 1977-1995 as deputy of Supreme Soviet
of Azerbaijan; in 1979-1984 as deputy of Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union; in 1995-2000 as member of National Assembly of Azerbaijan
(Milli Majlis). He was also a member of International Relations Committee of Milli Majlis and member of the committee writing the new Azerbaijani Constitution
. From 2004 until 2010, Hasanov served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Republic of Azerbaijan to Hungary
. On March 30, 2010, he was appointed the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Poland
.
Hasanov is fluent in English
, Russian
, Turkish
and Georgian
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
Politician
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and diplomat
Diplomat
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. He served as Azerbaijan's last communist
Communism
Communism is a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of a classless, moneyless, revolutionary and stateless socialist society structured upon common ownership of the means of production...
leader, as its Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
The Prime Minister of Azerbaijan is the head of government of Azerbaijan. The current prime minister is Artur Rasizade.-Prime Ministers:* Fath Ali Khan Khoyski * Nasib Yusifbeyli...
both during the Soviet rule and Azerbaijan's subsequent independence after the collapse of Soviet Union but eventually resigned.
Early life
Hasanov was born on October 20, 1940 in TbilisiTbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936...
, Georgia
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
. Having completed his secondary education
Secondary education
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in Tbilisi, he moved to Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
, 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...
to study at Azerbaijan Technical University
Azerbaijan Technical University
Azerbaijan Technical University is a public university, specialized in engineering, located in Baku, Azerbaijan. The University has 9 schools and 54 departments, 884 faculty members and approximately 6500 students....
in 1958. In 1963, Hasanov graduated from the university and in 1981 from Baku Supreme Party School. While a student, he chaired the group, faculty and institute Komsomol
Komsomol
The Communist Union of Youth , usually known as Komsomol , was the youth division of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. The Komsomol in its earliest form was established in urban centers in 1918. During the early years, it was a Russian organization, known as the Russian Communist Union of...
committee. In 1962, Hasanov was sent to 14th annual All Soviet Komsomol Summit being held in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
as the representative of Azerbaijani students. In 1960-1963, he served as Chairman of the Baku Student Council; in 1962 through 1966, he worked as tutor in Baku Komsomol Committee and chaired the Yasamal
Yasamal raion
Yasamal is a settlement and raion in Baku, Azerbaijan. It has a population of 233,600.-References:...
Komsomol Committee. In 1966-1967, during his doctoral studies Hasanov conducted scientific research at Scientific Research Construction Materials and Establishments Institute. In 1967, he was appointed to the position of tutor at Central Committee of Azerbaijan Communist Party
Azerbaijan Communist Party
The Azerbaijan Communist Party was the ruling political party in the Azerbaijan SSR, making it effectively a branch of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union...
.
Political career
After working in the organization committee of Komsomol's central office in MoscowMoscow
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for two years, Hasanov moved back to Baku in 1971 and worked as tutor and deputy department director of Azerbaijan Communist Party. Later on, he worked as the First Secretary of Sabail district
Sabail raion
Sabail raion is a settlement and raion of Baku, located on the Caspian shore. It contains the municipalities of Badamdar and Bibiheybət and the settlement of Bayil, and is bordered by the raions of Nasimi, Yasamal and Garadagh. Area: 29 km²...
in 1975-1978, as First Secretary of Sumgayit Party Committee in 1978-1979 and as First Secretary of Ganja
Ganja, Azerbaijan
Ganja is Azerbaijan's second-largest city with a population of around 313,300. It was named Yelizavetpol in the Russian Empire period. The city regained its original name—Ganja—from 1920–1935 during the first part of its incorporation into the Soviet Union. However, its name was changed again and...
Party Committee in 1979-1981. From 1981 through 1990, Hasanov served as Secretary of Central Committee of Azerbaijan Communist Party and member of bureau and chaired the economic policies committee at the same institution from 1989 until 1990.
Hasanov was the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
The Prime Minister of Azerbaijan is the head of government of Azerbaijan. The current prime minister is Artur Rasizade.-Prime Ministers:* Fath Ali Khan Khoyski * Nasib Yusifbeyli...
during the most difficult period of the country, in 1990-1992. After Azerbaijan became independent, he was put in charge to form the new government of Azerbaijan. Understanding the difficulties, Hasanov made a deal with the Popular Front of Azerbaijan inviting them to form a coalition within the newly established government. In 1992-1998, he served in diplomatic service
Diplomatic service
Diplomatic service is the body of diplomats and foreign policy officers maintained by the government of a country to communicate with the governments of other countries. Diplomatic personnel enjoy diplomatic immunity when they are accredited to other countries...
of independent Azerbaijan and was the first Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani people
The Azerbaijanis are a Turkic-speaking people living mainly in northwestern Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as in the neighbourhood states, Georgia, Russia and formerly Armenia. Commonly referred to as Azeris or Azerbaijani Turks , they also live in a wider area from the Caucasus to...
to receive the status of Azerbaijan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. In 1992-1993, Hasanov established and worked in the Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan Republic to UN in New York City
New York City
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. From 1993 through 1998, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. In February 1998, President Heydar Aliyev
Heydar Aliyev
Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev , also spelled as Heidar Aliev, Geidar Aliev, Haydar Aliyev, Geydar Aliyev was the third President of Azerbaijan for the New Azerbaijan Party from June 1993 to October 2003, when his son Ilham Aliyev succeeded him.From 1969 till 1982, Aliyev was also the leader of Soviet...
sacked him after discovering he had participated in a corrupt
Political corruption
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Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
real estate
Real estate
In general use, esp. North American, 'real estate' is taken to mean "Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; an item of real property; buildings or...
deal.
Hasanov has been member of various parliaments for 23 straight years: in 1977-1995 as deputy of Supreme Soviet
Supreme Soviet
The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union was the Supreme Soviet in the Soviet Union and the only one with the power to pass constitutional amendments...
of Azerbaijan; in 1979-1984 as deputy of Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union; in 1995-2000 as 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...
(Milli Majlis). He was also a member of International Relations Committee of Milli Majlis and member of the committee writing the new Azerbaijani Constitution
Constitution of Azerbaijan
The Constitution of Azerbaijan was adopted on 12 November 1995 by popular referendum and amended on 24 August 2002. It carries the "highest legal force" in Azerbaijan as per article 147.-Preamble:...
. From 2004 until 2010, Hasanov served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Republic of Azerbaijan to Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
. On March 30, 2010, he was appointed the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
.
Awards
Hasan Hasanov has been awarded with various orders of USSR. He's married, and has two children and grandchildren.Hasanov is fluent in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Russian
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
, Turkish
Turkish language
Turkish is a language spoken as a native language by over 83 million people worldwide, making it the most commonly spoken of the Turkic languages. Its speakers are located predominantly in Turkey and Northern Cyprus with smaller groups in Iraq, Greece, Bulgaria, the Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo,...
and Georgian
Georgian language
Georgian is the native language of the Georgians and the official language of Georgia, a country in the Caucasus.Georgian is the primary language of about 4 million people in Georgia itself, and of another 500,000 abroad...