BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 28. Independence Day is
celebrated in Azerbaijan today, on May 28.
The 20th century entered history not only as the century of
science and technology, but also as the century of national
revival, liberation of peoples from colonialism, and establishment
of national states.
The revolution in Russia in 1917 put an end to the rule of the
Romanov dynasty. Consequently, the Russian Empire disintegrated.
The nations had to decide their own fate.
Therefore, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was proclaimed on
May 28, 1918.
The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic became the first democratic
republic not only in Azerbaijan, but also in the whole East.
It was a parliamentary republic. Its state attributes - flag,
anthem, coat of arms - were adopted. The colors of the republic's
flag reflected the formula "Turkism, Islamism, and modernity".
However, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic existed for only 23
months. On April 28, 1920, Azerbaijan was occupied by the 11th
Bolshevik Army, and the republic fell.
Previously, May 28 was celebrated as Republic Day in Azerbaijan.
The state holiday has been celebrated as Independence Day since
2022.
