January 20 is not only a tragedy in the history of our country, but also the first peak of Azerbaijan’s path to independence, the day of the awakening of our national ideology’s desire for freedom. This is a glorious history in which the people living in captivity in the Soviet empire for many years raised their voices for freedom and showed courage for their sovereignty.
The people of Lerik, who have always been loyal to the state and statehood, always remember the events of January 20, 1990, which are forever engraved in our blood memory and contain tragedy and heroism.
District-wide event dedicated to the 31st anniversary of the January 20 tragedy was held on January 20 in front of the Martyrs’ Memorial Complex in Lerik.
reports that representatives of the district administration, law enforcement agencies, departments, organizations and enterprises, elders, intellectuals and the public laid wreaths and flowers at the monument in accordance with the quarantine rules and paid tribute to the martyrs for Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. honored