Today is the birthday of prominent literary critic, doctor of philological sciences, professor, honored teacher of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Yavuz Akhundlu.

Today is the birthday of prominent literary critic, doctor of philological sciences, professor, honored teacher of the Republic of Azerbaijan Yavuz Akhundlu. He was born on January 7, 1927 in the city of Ordubad.

Professor Yavuz Akhundlu, since 1962 at Nakhchivan State University (at first a branch of Azerbaijan State Pedagogical Institute, later Nakhchivan Pedagogical Institute), where he worked as the deputy director of the branch, vice-rector for teaching and scientific affairs, as well as the dean of the Faculty of History and Philology, demonstrated high organization and contributed to the development of science in the Autonomous Republic. Yavuz Akhundlu's rich heritage, successful researches in various fields of literature, pedagogical activity and lessons he gave to his students played an important role in the development of Nakhchivan State University. In 1966, he was awarded the honorary title of "Honored Teacher of the Republic of Azerbaijan", and in 2007, he was awarded the Presidential scholarship. is an intellectual. The scientist who played an important role in the development of the literary environment of Nakhchivan also contributed to the upbringing of a great generation of literary critics in the Autonomous Republic. As a collective of NSU, we gratefully commemorate the brilliant memory of the Professor and ask for God's mercy.