Araz Selimov (Azerbaijani: Araz Selimov; 1 June 1960 in Khojaly, Azerbaijan SSR – 26 February 1992 in Askeran, Azerbaijan Republic) — warrior during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, National Hero of Azerbaijan and victim of Khojaly massacre.[1]
Araz Bahadur oglu Selimov | |
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| Born | 1 June 1960 Khojaly, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR |
| Died | 26 February 1992 (aged 31) Askeran, Azerbaijan Republic |
| Years of service | 1988–1992 |
| Battles / wars | Khojaly massacre |
| Awards | National Hero of Azerbaijan 1997  |
Early life and education
editAraz Bahadur oglu Selimov was born in Khojaly district on 1 June 1960. In 1975, he finished his education. In 1978, Selimov joined Soviet army and in 1980, he finished his service and came to his hometown. After army years he started working in the collective farm.
Family
editHe was married. He had three children. 3 members of his family were killed during Khojaly massacre.[2]
First Nagorno-Karabakh war
editIn 1988, Selimov joined Khojaly self-defence battalion. This battalion was created by Azerbaijanis against Armenian attacks. During the Khojaly massacre Selim smuggled dozens of civilians from Khojaly.
Honors
editAraz Selimov was posthumously awarded the title of the "National Hero of Azerbaijan" by Presidential Decree No. 533 dated 25 February 1997.[3]
He was buried at the Agdam Martyrs' Lane.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Səlimov Araz Bahadir oğlu
- ^ Azərbaycanlı ana: "3 övladım meşədə qaldı, üstlərini bürüdüm ki..."
- ^ Əsgərov, Vüqar (2005). Azərbaycanın Milli Qəhrəmanları (PDF) (in Azerbaijani) (Redaktor: Kamil İsmayılov ed.). Bakı: Qapp-poliqraf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2019-03-01. Alt URL