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18 October — Restoration of Independence

The 1991 constitutional act marks the start of the modern Azerbaijani state.

1991 statehood document
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18 October — Restoration of Independence

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In brief

On 18 October 1991 the Supreme Soviet adopted the constitutional act on the state independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, asserting continuity with the republic of 1918.

A national referendum that December confirmed the act. Since 2021 the day has been called the Day of Restoration of Independence.

On the site

  • 01
    The act

    The text and what it says

  • 02
    1991

    A chronicle of the year

  • 03
    Recognition

    Countries and international bodies

  • 04
    Symbols

    Flag, coat of arms, anthem

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