2024-05-29 02:40:58
Right this moment, Might 28, Azerbaijan celebrates Independence Day.
The 20 th century has gone down in historical past not solely because the century of science and expertise, but in addition because the century of nationwide awakening, the liberation of peoples from colonialism and the creation of nation states.
The Russian Revolution of 1917 introduced an finish to the rule of the Romanov dynasty. Because of this, the Russian Empire collapsed. The peoples needed to resolve their very own destiny.
Thus, on Might 28, 1918, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was proclaimed.
The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic turned the primary democratic republic not solely in Azerbaijan, however all through the East.
It was a parliamentary republic. Its state attributes have been adopted – flag, anthem, coat of arms. The colours of the republic’s flag mirror the components “Turkism, Islamism and modernity.”
Nevertheless, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic lasted solely 23 months. On April 28, 1920, Azerbaijan was occupied by the Bolshevik eleventh Military and the republic fell.
Beforehand, Might 28 was celebrated as Republic Day in Azerbaijan. Since 2022, the general public vacation is well known as Independence Day.