Armenia cannot come to terms with Azerbaijan's successes History vs. complexes

A monument to the national leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, will be erected in Moscow. In the park near the Azerbaijani Embassy in Russia, with the participation of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev and Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, the foundation for the future monument was laid, and a commemorative plaque was installed.

It might seem like this has nothing to do with Armenia. The answer is simple — it has nothing to do with them. However, we have once again witnessed pitiful manifestations of envy from our neighbors.

The Telegram channel "Baghramyan 26," the mouthpiece of the current Armenian government, couldn't contain its emotions and demonstrated a distorted understanding of the role of individuals in history. "Aside from the countless monuments in Azerbaijan, monuments to Heydar Aliyev have been erected in Kyiv, Mexico City, Belgrade, Ankara, two monuments in Georgia (in Tbilisi and Rustavi), in Astrakhan, Ulyanovsk, Grozny... they didn’t look further," they wrote.

They should have looked further — they could have learned a lot of interesting things. However, this information resource has always been known for its habit of judging first and thinking later. But they only judge those who their backers point out.

All of this is compounded by deeply rooted inferiority complexes, which are sublimated into a ridiculous sense of grandeur. Why ridiculous? Because, aside from laughter, the efforts of the information dumps from a country that is a regional dead end evoke nothing else.

First, it is necessary to fill in the gaps in their education. Heydar Aliyev, as one of the leaders of the USSR and a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from November 22, 1982, to October 21, 1987, played a significant role in implementing truly historic projects. He actively participated in the development and resolution of key issues facing a country that made up a sixth of the world's landmass.

From 1984, Heydar Aliyev chaired the commission for reforming the Soviet school system. In October 1986, he took the position of Chairman of the Bureau of the Council of Ministers of the USSR for Social Development. Moreover, he headed the commission of the Council of Ministers on the construction and development of the Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM), one of the largest infrastructure projects of the USSR, which required significant human and material resources.

Heydar Aliyev oversaw the distribution of resources, provided the construction with equipment, materials, and personnel. Under his leadership, measures were taken to involve youth, including Komsomol members, in the work on the railway. At the same time, as the head of Soviet Azerbaijan, he paid special attention to the development of the oil and gas industry, which, in turn, contributed to supplying fuel to strategically important infrastructure, including BAM.

He personally inspected construction sites, coordinated the actions of various ministries and departments, and interacted with the leadership of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and regional authorities to expedite the implementation of the project. This was of utmost importance, as the Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM) was seen as a strategic alternative to the Trans-Siberian Railway. This is why his contribution to this large-scale project is deeply respected in Russia.

Heydar Aliyev also played an important role in the development of Ukraine's cultural infrastructure. On his initiative, funds were allocated for the restoration of the Kyiv National Philharmonic, which allowed it to be preserved and updated. With his support, the "Obolon" factory was built and commissioned, as well as a children's food factory. Additionally, he contributed to the construction of the Kyiv Metro, facilitating the development of the city's transport system.

As one of the leaders of the late USSR, Heydar Aliyev made significant contributions to the implementation of numerous projects in various Soviet republics. This is why his memory evokes respect and gratitude. As for the hysterical attacks from Armenian media, they are not difficult to understand: none of the leaders of Soviet Armenia were able to make such a dizzying career in the Soviet system.

And this was despite the patronage of Anastas Mikoyan — a native of the Borchaly district in Georgia, a graduate of the Tbilisi Theological Seminary, a member of the terrorist group led by Andranik Ozanian, a Bolshevik, and one of the leaders of the USSR, who always supported ethnic Armenians. The Armenian side saw in Heydar Aliyev a figure who obstructed the implementation of their sinister plans to seize Azerbaijani lands.

The occupation of 20% of Azerbaijan's territory by Armenia was only possible because, at that time, the country was not led by Heydar Aliyev. He returned to power at the most difficult, dramatic moment. By that time, over a million Azerbaijanis had become refugees and internally displaced persons. The country was rife with supporters of its fragmentation, the army was weak, and the state treasury was empty.

Under these conditions, it was necessary to develop a long-term state development strategy. The author of this strategy was Heydar Aliyev — the man who saved the country from collapse and laid the foundations for its strengthening, military-political, and economic development. Following this strategy, the current President of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, achieved truly historic victories — the full restoration of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

On the day of the liberation of Shusha, November 8, 2020, the President of Azerbaijan visited the grave of the national leader. This gesture was symbolic and fitting. Great victories are forged over years, sometimes even decades. And it is always important to honor the memory of those who laid their foundation.

In Armenia, however, over the years of its independence, there has not been a single statesman who made a comparable contribution to the history of his country. That is why, there, they continue to lay flowers at the monuments of terrorists and fascists — from Garegin Nzhdeh to Soghomon Tehlirian.

And this represents a vast, insurmountable chasm between us. In Azerbaijan and beyond its borders, the memory of the great creator Heydar Aliyev is honored, while in Armenia, criminals continue to be glorified.