Hasan Hasanov

Hasan Hasanov Aziz oglu is an Azerbaijani politician and diplomat. He served as Azerbaijans last communist leader, as its Prime Minister of Azerbaijan both during the Soviet rule and Azerbaijans subsequent independence after the collapse of Soviet Union but eventually resigned.

Hasanov was born in Tbilisi, Georgia. Having completed his secondary education in Tbilisi, he moved to Baku, Azerbaijan to study at Azerbaijan Technical University in 1958. In 1963, Hasanov graduated from the university and in 1981 from Baku Supreme Party School. While a student, he chaired the group, faculty and institute Komsomol committee. In 1962, Hasanov was sent to 14th annual All Soviet Komsomol Summit being held in Moscow as the representative of Azerbaijani students. In 19601963, he served as Chairman of the Baku Student Council in 1962 through 1966, he worked as tutor in Baku Komsomol Committee and chaired the Yasamal Komsomol Committee. In 19661967, during his doctoral studies Hasanov conducted scientific research at Scientific Research Construction Materials and Establishments Institute. In 1967, he was appointed to the position of tutor at Central Committee of Azerbaijan Communist Party.

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