On 4 November 2026, a roundtable entitled “Chronicle of Victory: Historical Memory, National Unity and Statehood,” dedicated to 8 November – Victory Day, was held at the Faculty of Education of Mingachevir State University (MSU), jointly organised by the History Club of the Department of Humanities and the Student Youth Organisation (SYO).
The event aimed to broaden students’ knowledge of the history of Victory, strengthen their sense of responsibility towards preserving historical and cultural heritage, and promote their commitment to national and moral values and active civic participation.
The event began with a minute of silence in honour of the cherished memory of the martyrs, followed by opening remarks from Professor Esmira Jafarova, Head of the Department of Humanities. She spoke about the exceptional significance of Victory Day in the history of the Azerbaijani people, the historical outcomes of the 44-day Patriotic War, and the role of national unity and solidarity in achieving victory. Emphasising that the Victory demonstrated the strength of Azerbaijani statehood and the will of our people, the professor highlighted the importance of studying this historical event and passing knowledge of it on to future generations.
A video dedicated to 8 November – Victory Day was then screened.
During the roundtable, students delivered presentations covering various aspects of the history of Victory. Leyla Nasibova presented “The Road to Victory: Azerbaijan’s Statehood Strategy”; Yusif Yusifli, “The 44-Day Patriotic War: Military Strategy and Historical Outcomes”; Eljan Azizli, “The Victory in Shusha – From Military Triumph to a National Cultural Symbol”; Maryam Mammadli, “Researching the History of Victory and Preserving Historical Memory”; and Ali Orujov, “Victory and Martyrdom – Moral Responsibility towards History.” The presentations addressed traditions of statehood, the preservation of historical memory, and the transmission of national and cultural values to future generations.
During the artistic part of the event, Philology students Zeynab Mammadli and Fidan Abdinova recited the poems “Motherland” and “Karabakh Is Now Free,” respectively, while History student Elgun Zeynalzade recited “Happy Victory Day.” Student Seyhun Ahmadzade performed the musical piece “Gülür ellər” on the tar. The students’ artistic performances complemented the theme of the event through examples of national music and poetry.
The event contributed to the development of students’ research, presentation and self-expression skills, their active participation in the university’s academic and cultural life, and the preservation of historical heritage. Initiatives in this area serve to connect educational and cultural activities, preserve national and moral values, and foster responsible citizenship.