A memorial event dedicated to the January 20 tragedy was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). First, the dear memory of the sons of the Motherland who gave their lives for the freedom and sovereignty of our lands was commemorated with a minute of silence. The National Anthem of Azerbaijan was played.

The head of the Department of Humanities of AzTU, Habib Mirzayev, said that the events of January 20 were written in the history of the Azerbaijani people as both a tragic and heroic page. 36 years ago - on the night of January 19-20, the brave sons of Azerbaijan sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the Motherland and rose to the peak of martyrdom. Habib Mirzayev said that although many years have passed since the tragedy committed by the Soviet empire in Azerbaijan, our people do not forget that terrible crime.

Later, the candidate of historical sciences, associate professor Akif Naghi, spoke about the unparalleled sacrifices of the sons of the Motherland who sacrificed their lives on that bloody night and their invincible will, putting the honor and dignity of the people above all else. It was noted that the dear memory of our martyrs will live forever in the hearts of our people.