Hidayat Rustamov


Hidayat Eldar oglu Rustamov was the National Hero of Azerbaijan and warrior during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Early life and education

Rustamov was born on 19 August 1970 in Xıdırlı village of Agdam raion of Azerbaijan SSR. After graduating from the secondary school in Xıdırlı village, he continued his education at Agdam Vocational School No. 50. From 1988 through 1990, Rustamov served in the Soviet Armed Forces. In 1991 he entered the Police Regiment of Agdam District Department of Internal Affairs.
Rustamov was single.

Nagorno Karabakh war

When Armenians attacked the territories of Azerbaijan, Rustamov joined the ranks of Azerbaijani Armed Forces as a volunteer in 1991. On 23 December 1991, he died in a battle around the Meşəli village of Shusha District of Azerbaijan.

Honors

Hidayat Eldar oglu Rustamov was posthumously awarded the title of the "National Hero of Azerbaijan" under Presidential Decree No. 264 dated 8 October 1992.
Rustamov was buried at Martyrs' Lane cemetery in Agdam District.