The night of January the 20th, which has gone down in the history of Azerbaijan as a glorious and bloody day, will never be forgotten. This date is the chronicle of Azerbaijan’s bellicosity and heroism, embodiment of the unity and patriotism of Azerbaijanis. The 20 January tragedy that caused huge losses demonstrated belligerence, determination, honor, will of the Azerbaijani people, which did not stand the treacherous policy of the criminal empire led by Mikhail Gorbachev against Azerbaijan and fought for freedom and independence. Resulted in the massacre of innocent people, this night, a glorious history written with blood, once more showed the identity and irresistibility of a real Azerbaijani.

Though 24 years pass since the 20 January tragedy, this historical event is not forgotten and will never be forgotten. Coming generations, new Azerbaijani youth should commemorate this story. Every Azerbaijani should always remember the history of our honor. These lands we were born and raised in were washed with blood of our martyrs who sacrificed themselves for the motherland. Just on the night of January the 20th our martyrs wrote a glorious history with their blood. This historical day opened the way to the independence of Azerbaijan. They say the nation without any martyr is deprived of love for homeland. The nation without any martyr has no national identity. The nation, which has gained freedom easily, would get used to living like a slave, stay away from fight. Thanks to our martyrs, who selflessly fought for the motherland, we are independent today. We, millions of Azerbaijanis are indebted to their souls for the free and happy life we live in our homeland. As they say, “martyrs are immortal, motherland is indivisible”.