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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.

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Two martyrs from one household in the village of Ganza, Ordubad: Ceyhun Huseynov became a martyr following in the footsteps of his uncle Ceyhun.

Memorial Ceremony Held for Ceyhun Huseynov –

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A memorial ceremony was held for Ceyhun Huseynov, who passed away last year while serving in the military in Nakhchivan.

The ceremony took place in the village of Ganza, located in the Ordubad district, and was attended by the deceased's relatives, mothers of martyrs, as well as representatives from the cultural and public sectors.

Attendees visited his grave and offered prayers for his soul.

To recall, Ceyhun Huseynov was born on November 16, 1999, in Baku. Known for his kindness, sincerity, and diligence, he always stood out among his peers. After graduating from high school, he scored 627 points in the university entrance exam and continued his studies at ADA University. He later completed his master's degree in Tel Aviv.

After finishing his higher education, he joined the military to fulfill his duty to the homeland. However, just 20 days before his discharge, his short but meaningful life came to an end. On June 9, soldier Ceyhun Tofiq oglu Huseynov went missing under unknown circumstances near the settlement of Gunnut in the Sadarak district of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. His body was found on June 11.

He was laid to rest in the village of Ganza, in the Ordubad district.

May he rest in peace.

 

Bizim.Media

09.06.2025

Lale Azertash

"Two Ceyhuns, Two Martyrs"

Tel Aviv University has established a scholarship in memory of Jeyhun Huseynov.

 

 

Tel Aviv University Honors the Memory of Jeyhun Guseynov with a Scholarship Program

 

Tel Aviv University has responded to the tragic death of Jeyhun Guseynov, one of its outstanding students, by establishing a scholarship program in his honor.

In this interview, STMEGI spoke with Corey Gil-Shuster, Director of the International MA Program in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Tel Aviv University, to pay tribute to the memory of Jeyhun Guseynov, a former student of the program.

Corey Gil-Shuster recalls:

 

“Jeyhun was a student in our program from October 2022 to August 2023. As far as I know, he was the first student from Azerbaijan in our program. We’ve had students who lived in Azerbaijan, but he was the first to come directly from there.

Jeyhun truly loved our program. He was a wonderful, kind, and gentle person, deeply committed to serving his country and exploring ways to resolve conflicts between groups and individuals. In fact, he had hoped to stay in Israel, but returned to Baku due to his military obligations and joined the army.”

 

Jeyhun Guseynov was more than just a student—he was a man with a mission. His goal of fostering peace and mutual understanding among peoples resonated with everyone who knew him. Corey Gil-Shuster continues:

“To my knowledge, he planned to return and pursue a PhD here after his military service. I learned about his death two weeks after it happened. We were informed by his classmates, and we were all in shock. We wanted to do something meaningful in his name and for his family.

 

At first, we weren’t sure what to do, but I suggested the idea of naming a scholarship after him as a way to preserve his memory.”

Thus, the Jeyhun Guseynov Memorial Scholarship Program was created. Corey Gil-Shuster explains:

“He was deeply committed to peacebuilding, mutual understanding, and bringing people together. That’s the kind of student he was. We are proud to honor him in this way.”

 

Now, anyone who wishes to continue Jeyhun’s mission can apply for this scholarship. The program offers up to USD 5,000 to students actively working in the field of conflict resolution or those dedicated to pursuing such work.

The scholarship is available via the link provided here. It is hoped that this initiative will attract more students from conflict-affected regions, such as Azerbaijan and its neighboring countries.

Corey Gil-Shuster concludes:

 

“He was one of those rare students. He was a remarkable human being, and we truly wanted to dedicate something in our university to him.”

 

The memory of Jeyhun Guseynov will live on in the hearts of those who knew him—and those who receive the scholarship and carry on his legacy.

 

It is worth noting that in 2016, Jeyhun Guseynov graduated with a gold medal from the Lyceum named after academician Zarifa Aliyeva. Scoring 627 points on his university entrance exam, he was admitted to ADA University to study International Relations. He later participated in a student exchange program in Japan and earned his master’s degree in Tel Aviv. After returning to his homeland, he joined the military service.

 

According to a statement from the Ministry of Defense, the body of soldier Jeyhun Guseynov, who went missing under unknown circumstances on June 9, was discovered in the area of the village of Gyunnut, Sharur District, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. A criminal case has been opened under Article 120.2.12 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan (premeditated murder under aggravating circumstances).