Reading 1

Heydar Aliyev was a prominent Azerbaijani politician who played a

significant role in the country’s history. Born on May 10, 1923, in
Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, he pursued a career in the Soviet government and
served in various high-ranking positions. In 1969, he became the head of
the KGB in the Soviet Union. Later, Heydar Aliyev returned to Azerbaijan
and assumed leadership during challenging times, becoming the President
of Azerbaijan in 1993. During his presidency, Aliyev focused on stabilizing
the country, attracting foreign investments, and ensuring energy security.
He also played a vital role In the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict. Heydar Aliyev passed away on December 12, 2003, but his legacy
continues to influence Azerbaijani politics and foreign relations.

Questions:
Who was Heydar Aliyev, and what role did he play in Azerbaijan’s history?
When and where was Heydar Aliyev born?
What positions did Heydar Aliyev hold in the Soviet government?
When did Heydar Aliyev become the President of Azerbaijan?
What were some of the key priorities of Heydar Aliyev’s presidency?
How did Heydar Aliyev contribute to the resolution of the Nagorno-
Karabakh conflict?
When did Heydar Aliyev pass away, and what is his legacy in Azerbaijani
politics?
Tests:
Test 1: Multiple Choice Choose the correct answer for each question.
Heydar Aliyev was a prominent ______ politician.
A) Russian b) Azerbaijani c) Turkish d) Iranian
In which year was Heydar Aliyev born?
A) 1923 b) 1950 c) 1975 d) 1987
What position did Heydar Aliyev hold in the Soviet government?
A) President b) Prime Minister c) Head of the KGB d) Foreign Ministe
Test 2: True or False Determine whether the statements are true or false.
Heydar Aliyev was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. True or False?
Heydar Aliyev served as the head of the KGB in the Soviet Union. True or
False?
Heydar Aliyev became the President of Azerbaijan in 1993. True or False?
Test 3: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct information from the text.
Heydar Aliyev was born in _______ in 1923. He became the head of the
KGB in the _______. Heydar Aliyev passed away on December 12,
_______.