POLITICS
HEYDAR ALIYEV’S MEMORY REVERED IN MOSCOW
The mourning ceremony was opened by Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ambassador of Azerbaijan to the Russian Federation Ramiz Rizayev. Having told of Heydar Aliyev’s eventful life he noted that the memory of him would forever live in peoples’ heart. The ambassador said that the loss had been sustained not only by Azerbaijan but also by all world Azerbaijanis. “Entire Russian Society together with Azerbaijani Diaspora extend deep condolences to Heydar Aliyev’s family and relatives on the irretrievable loss”, - R. Rizayev stressed.
The world has lost not only a prominent political figure that made his own contribution to the world politics but also an unique man, some people said at the ceremony.
The prayer was said y chairman of the Council of muftis of Russia, chairman of the Clerical Office of the Muslims of the European part of Russia sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin.
The ceremony was also attended by eminent figures of the Russian and Azerbaijani society and representatives of certain regions of Russia.
Mourning ceremonies initiated the All-Azerbaijani Congress were held almost in all regions of Russia. The 40th day of Heydar Aliyev’s death was held in the embassy of Azerbaijan to Russia.