Murtuz Alasgarov
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Murtuz Alasgarov Najaf oglu , also spelled as Murtuz Aleskerov, is an Azerbaijan
i politician who served as the Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan
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, Azerbaijan
. He graduated from Law Department of the Azerbaijan State University. From 1954, he was the Senior Professor and then Dean of the Law Department of Azerbaijan State University, from 1957 he was the Dean of International Law Department. From 1965, he was the Director of the Department of Constitutional Law at the same university. In 1993-1996, he was the Rector of Baku State University
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He is a professor, PhD in Law and is a distinguished attorney in Azerbaijan. Alasgarov is also an Honorary Doctor of the Kiev State University.
in the 1995 Parliamentary elections and re-elected in 2000 Parliamentary elections. On October 16, 1996 he was elected the Speaker of the National Assembly by the members of the parliament and re-elected on November 24, 2000. He was then replaced by Ogtay Asadov
in December 2005. In 2005 Parliamentary elections, Alasgarov was re-elected to the parliament from Garadag district of Baku
. He is currently a member of Legal Policies and State Structuring Committee, Azerbaijan-France, Azerbaijan-Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan-Turkey interparliamentary relations groups of the National Assembly. He is also the Deputy Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party
. According to media reports, Alasgarov's health has been deteriorating due to diabetes which is why he did not run for re-election in November 2010.
and Order of Friendship
of Russia, Gold Medal from WOSCO (World Organization for Scientific Cooperation). He has authored over 30 scientific publications, textbooks and over 200 scientific articles. Alasgarov is member to Azerbaijani Lawyers and International Law Association
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Alasgarov is fluent in English and Russian.
He's married and has three children.
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 served as the Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan
Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan Republic , also called Chairman of the National Assembly is the Speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament. The current Speaker is Ogtay Asadov...
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Ealy life
Alasgarov was born on September 20, 1928 in GanjaGanja, Azerbaijan
Ganja is Azerbaijan's second-largest city with a population of around 313,300. It was named Yelizavetpol in the Russian Empire period. The city regained its original name—Ganja—from 1920–1935 during the first part of its incorporation into the Soviet Union. However, its name was changed again and...
, Azerbaijan
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...
. He graduated from Law Department of the Azerbaijan State University. From 1954, he was the Senior Professor and then Dean of the Law Department of Azerbaijan State University, from 1957 he was the Dean of International Law Department. From 1965, he was the Director of the Department of Constitutional Law at the same university. In 1993-1996, he was the Rector of Baku State University
Baku State University
Baku State University is a public university located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Established in 1919 by the Parliament of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the University started with faculties of history and philology; physics and mathematics; law and medicine with an initial enrollment of 1094...
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He is a professor, PhD in Law and is a distinguished attorney in Azerbaijan. Alasgarov is also an Honorary Doctor of the Kiev State University.
Political career
He was elected to the National Assembly of AzerbaijanNational Assembly of Azerbaijan
The National Assembly , also transliterated as Milli Majlis is the legislative branch of government in Azerbaijan. The unicameral National Assembly has 125 deputies: previously 100 members were elected for five-year terms in single-seat constituencies and 25 were members elected by proportional...
in the 1995 Parliamentary elections and re-elected in 2000 Parliamentary elections. On October 16, 1996 he was elected the Speaker of the National Assembly by the members of the parliament and re-elected on November 24, 2000. He was then replaced by Ogtay Asadov
Ogtay Asadov
Ogtay Asadov Sabir oglu is an Azerbaijani politician serving as the Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan.-Ealy life:Asadov was born in the Shaharjik village of Qafan Rayon of Armenia. He graduated from the Machinery Manufacturing Technologies Department of Azerbaijan State Oil Academy...
in December 2005. In 2005 Parliamentary elections, Alasgarov was re-elected to the parliament from Garadag district of Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
. He is currently a member of Legal Policies and State Structuring Committee, Azerbaijan-France, Azerbaijan-Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan-Turkey interparliamentary relations groups of the National Assembly. He is also the Deputy Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party
New Azerbaijan Party
The New Azerbaijan Party is the ruling political party in Azerbaijan. It was formed on 18 December 1992 by the former President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, who led it until his retirement and death in 2003...
. According to media reports, Alasgarov's health has been deteriorating due to diabetes which is why he did not run for re-election in November 2010.
Works and awards
He has been awarded with İstiqlal (Soveregnty) order, Honorary Diploma of Azerbaijani President award of Azerbaijan, Содружество order of CISCIS
CIS usually refers to the Commonwealth of Independent States, a modern political entity consisting of eleven former Soviet Union republics.The acronym CIS may also refer to:-Organizations:...
and Order of Friendship
Order of Friendship
The Order of Friendship is a state decoration of Russia established by decree # 442 of March 2, 1994 of the President of the Russian Federation....
of Russia, Gold Medal from WOSCO (World Organization for Scientific Cooperation). He has authored over 30 scientific publications, textbooks and over 200 scientific articles. Alasgarov is member to Azerbaijani Lawyers and International Law Association
International Law Association
The International Law Association is a non-profit organization based in Great Britain that — according to its 2004 constitution — promotes "the study, clarification and development of international law" and "the furtherance of international understanding and respect for international law."The ILA...
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Alasgarov is fluent in English and Russian.
He's married and has three children.