Elchin Guliyev
Encyclopedia
Lieutenant General Elchin Guliyev Isa oglu is an Azerbaijan
i politician who serves as the Chief of State Border Service of Azerbaijan Republic
.
. In 1974-1982, he studied at secondary schools
No. 22 and 23, and from 1982 to 1984, he went to a Jamshid Nakhichevanski Military Lyceum
, a specialized military training school. In 1984, he entered the Higher Military Commanders School. Graduating from the school in 1988, he served in various positions at Northern Group of Forces
of the Soviet Army
stationed in Poland
from 1988 through 1992. After restoration of independence of Azerbaijan, he served as the Commander of an Army Unit of Azerbaijani Armed Forces
from 1992-2001.
Heydar Aliyev
. On July 31, 2002 he was appointed Chief of State Border Service of Azerbaijan Republic by President Ilham Aliyev
. As the Chief of State Border Service, he was able to encourage opening of a new Academy of State Border Troops in August 2010, of which he became the rector. He also enabled stronger defense of maritime borders. While in office, Guliyev has built strong relations with border services of other countries seeking to train the Azerbaijani servicemen to enforce better defense of pipelines and oil and gas deposits.
On March 6, 2009 Guliyev was also elected the President of Azerbaijan Horseback Riding Sports Federation.
and on May 17, 2003 he obtained the rank of Lieutenant General
. He was awarded with multiple medals and orders of Azerbaijan Republic and other countries.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
i politician who serves as the Chief of State Border Service of Azerbaijan Republic
State Border Service (Azerbaijan)
The State Border Service of Azerbaijan Republic also known as Border Guard of Azerbaijan is a governmental law enforcement agency in charge of protecting the borders of Azerbaijan Republic.-History:...
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Early life
Guliyev was born on September 22, 1967 in Sumgayit, AzerbaijanAzerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
. In 1974-1982, he studied at secondary schools
Secondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
No. 22 and 23, and from 1982 to 1984, he went to a Jamshid Nakhichevanski Military Lyceum
Jamshid Nakhichevanski Military Lyceum
Jamshid Nakhichevanski Military Lyceum , also known as Military Lyceum named after Jamshid Nakhichevanski, is a state school, specializing in education and training of students in military science and preparing them for professional military service. The lyceum is located in the suburbs of Baku,...
, a specialized military training school. In 1984, he entered the Higher Military Commanders School. Graduating from the school in 1988, he served in various positions at Northern Group of Forces
Northern Group of Forces
The Northern Group of Forces was the military formation of the Soviet Army stationed in Poland from the end of Second World War in 1945 until 1993 when they were withdrawn in the aftermath of the fall of Soviet Union...
of the Soviet Army
Soviet Army
The Soviet Army is the name given to the main part of the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union between 1946 and 1992. Previously, it had been known as the Red Army. Informally, Армия referred to all the MOD armed forces, except, in some cases, the Soviet Navy.This article covers the Soviet Ground...
stationed in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
from 1988 through 1992. After restoration of independence of Azerbaijan, he served as the Commander of an Army Unit of Azerbaijani Armed Forces
Azerbaijani Armed Forces
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces were re-established according to the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the Armed Forces from 9 October 1991. The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic had originally formed its own armed forces from 26 June 1918...
from 1992-2001.
Political career
On March 21, 2001 he was appointed Deputy Minister of Ministry of National Security and Commander of Azerbaijani Border Guard by PresidentPresident of Azerbaijan
The country of Azerbaijan is a presidential republic, with the President of Azerbaijan as the head of state, and the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan as head of government...
Heydar Aliyev
Heydar Aliyev
Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev , also spelled as Heidar Aliev, Geidar Aliev, Haydar Aliyev, Geydar Aliyev was the third President of Azerbaijan for the New Azerbaijan Party from June 1993 to October 2003, when his son Ilham Aliyev succeeded him.From 1969 till 1982, Aliyev was also the leader of Soviet...
. On July 31, 2002 he was appointed Chief of State Border Service of Azerbaijan Republic by President Ilham Aliyev
Ilham Aliyev
Ilham Heydar oglu Aliyev is the President of Azerbaijan since 2003. He also functions as the Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party and the head of the National Olympic Committee...
. As the Chief of State Border Service, he was able to encourage opening of a new Academy of State Border Troops in August 2010, of which he became the rector. He also enabled stronger defense of maritime borders. While in office, Guliyev has built strong relations with border services of other countries seeking to train the Azerbaijani servicemen to enforce better defense of pipelines and oil and gas deposits.
On March 6, 2009 Guliyev was also elected the President of Azerbaijan Horseback Riding Sports Federation.
Awards and ranks
On August 15, 2001 he was conferred the rank of Major GeneralMajor General
Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
and on May 17, 2003 he obtained the rank of Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General....
. He was awarded with multiple medals and orders of Azerbaijan Republic and other countries.