Two Martyrs with the Same Name and Surname from the Same Family

The work directions of international relations researchers are multifaceted. They are constantly and persistently driven to think about and conduct research on the following issues:

 1. Despite being relatively small in terms of territory and population, Azerbaijan has become a country with a strong voice on the global stage. The "Azerbaijani model of development" has emerged and attracted the attention of countries worldwide.

 2. How is it that in some countries—particularly in Armenia—young people try to avoid military service and war, even deserting in large numbers? In the Second Karabakh War, while there were over 10,000 deserters in Armenia, there was not a single deserter in Azerbaijan. All Azerbaijani youth, including highly educated specialists studying at foreign universities, rushed to join the army and serve their homeland.

Research and studies have revealed that the main reasons for this are:

 1. The people’s trust in the state in Azerbaijan;

 2. The promotion of patriotism among children and youth;

 3. State care and support for young people, soldiers, and military personnel;

 4. The high value placed on the efforts and bravery of soldiers and military personnel;

 5. The growing sense of national pride and love for the homeland among Azerbaijani youth as a result of their exposure to global education, economics, and politics.

These reasons have led to an ever-increasing trust in the Azerbaijani state and its army. Every soldier and serviceman knows that behind them stands the state, which protects, supports, and appreciates their service.

When love for the land, the homeland, and the army comes from within, from the deepest layers of a person’s heart, it leads to success, victory, honor, and glory.

At the root of all education and upbringing—especially patriotic education—stands family upbringing. One such patriotic family is the Huseynov family from the village of Ganza, Ordubad district, whose son became a martyr.

The first martyr of the family, Huseynov Ceyhun Tahir oglu, lost his life in 1994 during the First Karabakh War in battles near the village of Talış in the Goranboy region.

The second martyr, Huseynov Ceyhun Tofiq oglu, who bore the same name as his uncle, embarked on this honorable path out of deep love for his homeland. Despite having an official exemption, he followed the call of his heart and joined the military. He served in one of the harshest units, face-to-face with Armenian positions, high in the mountains.

Just 23 days after turning 25, and only 20 days before his scheduled discharge, despite an official decree for his release, he lost his life on June 9, 2024, in one of the happiest days of his life, dying for his homeland and land. It has already been more than a year since the death of this brave, talented, and honorable soldier. He will never be forgotten—he will live on in our hearts and memories.

In the last 22 years, Azerbaijan’s political, economic, and military achievements have been countless. At the core of all these victories lies the deep, balanced policy, competence, talent, capability, and determination of the Azerbaijani state and its President.

One of the key pillars of this policy has been the slogan and vow: “Martyrs are immortal, the homeland is indivisible.”

On behalf of our people, our nation, the families of martyrs, veterans, their parents, and the residents of Gənzə village, we express our deepest respect and gratitude to the President of our Republic, the Commander-in-Chief, for embedding this ideal and purpose in the hearts and minds of our youth.

In 2023, while Khankendi was still under Armenian occupation, I traveled to Shusha. After looking from Shusha towards Khankendi and the surrounding area, I proposed in my speeches and articles that a towering statue of the Victorious Commander-in-Chief, standing with a firm, outstretched fist, should be erected at the highest point of Shusha, on the Cıdır Plain. It should be visible from everywhere. This is our duty.

I am confident that our patriotic soldier Ceyhun Huseynov will receive the recognition he deserves for his talent, martyrdom, character, and service to the homeland.

Long live Azerbaijan.
Long live our President.
Karabakh is Azerbaijan.

Haji Muzaffar Mammadov
Professor, Doctor

The one-year memorial ceremony for Huseynov Ceyhun Tofiq oglu was held. His relatives and local villagers who attended the event shared their memories and gave interviews to the media.