Arif Heydarov

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Arif Nazar oglu Heydarov (Azeri: Arif Nəzər oğlu Heydərov, June 28, 1926, Agdash—June 29, 1978, Baku) was a Soviet Azerbaijani state figure and a General-Lieutenant of the Soviet Azerbaijani Ministry of Internal Affairs. He headed this ministry from March 19, 1970 until his death. Previously he used to work in security agencies. Geydarov died in a car accident.

During the Soviet-German War Heydarov succeeded to Berlin. He was awarded several Soviet orders and medals, including the Order of the Red Banner.

Preceded by
Mamed Alizade		 Head of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan
1970 – 1978		 Succeeded by
Jafar Veliyev


[edit] References

  • Azerbaijani Soviet Encyclopedia
  • (Russian)MIA.gov.az