: Under his leadership, Azerbaijan saw the first full withdrawal of Russian troops from its territory.
: He oversaw the return to the Latin alphabet , reclaiming a cultural identity that had been suppressed for decades. Dogum Gunun Kutlu Olsun ЖЏbЙ™lfЙ™z
"Doğum Günün Kutlu Olsun, Əbülfəz Elçibəy"—Happy Birthday to a leader whose courage paved the way for the nation we see today. Azerbaijan remembers late president on his 82nd birthday : Under his leadership, Azerbaijan saw the first
Though he passed away in 2000, Elchibey is remembered not just as a politician, but as a "noble messenger" of independence. On his birthday, Azerbaijanis around the world reflect on his dream of a united and democratic Turkic world. Azerbaijan remembers late president on his 82nd birthday
Born on , in the village of Kalaki, Elchibey’s journey from a scholar of Oriental Studies to the leader of a national movement was fueled by a singular vision: a free and independent Azerbaijan.
: He introduced the national currency, the Manat , to replace the Russian ruble.
