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Salatun Aziz AskerovaAzerbaijani journalist
Date of Birth: 16.12.1961
Country:  Azerbaijan |
Content:
- Salaтын Asgarova: A Courageous Azerbaijani Journalist
- Journalism Career
- Conflict Coverage and Heroic Death
- National Hero of Azerbaijan
- Legacy
Salaтын Asgarova: A Courageous Azerbaijani Journalist
Early Life and EducationSalaтын Asgarova was born on December 16, 1961, in Baku, Azerbaijan. She completed her high school education at School No. 18 named after Mikail Mushvig in 1979. Later, she enrolled at the Azerbaijan Institute of Oil and Chemistry.
Journalism Career
After graduating, Asgarova pursued journalism. From 1988, she worked as a reporter for the newspaper "Molodezh Azerbaydzhana" (Youth of Azerbaijan).
Conflict Coverage and Heroic Death
From 1990 to 1991, Asgarova covered the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, often traveling to the combat zone. On January 9, 1991, her car was ambushed by Armenian militants while traveling from Lachin to Shusha. Along with Asgarova, three military personnel were also killed: Lieutenant Colonel O. Larionov, Major I. Ivanov, and Sergeant I. Goyek.
National Hero of Azerbaijan
In recognition of her heroism, President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev posthumously awarded Asgarova with the title of National Hero of Azerbaijan by Decree No. 294 on November 6, 1992.
Legacy
Asgarova's memory is honored in several ways:A street in Baku is named after her.
A boat in Baku Bay bears her name.
A memorial plaque has been placed on the wall of the building where she lived.
The village near which she was killed has been renamed "Salatynkend" in her honor.
