VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > i. Russia (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Successor States) > 2. Post-Soviet Successor Republics in Europe and Asia > b. Azerbaijan
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b. Azerbaijan
1990, Dec. 1
 
Ayaz Mutalibov, president of Azerbaijan, announced the adoption of the new name Republic of Azerbaijan to replace the Soviet Socialist Republic of Azerbaijan.  1
 
1991, Aug. 30
 
Azerbaijan declared its independence from the Soviet Union.  2
 
Oct. 10
 
The Azerbaijani Supreme Soviet voted to establish a republican defense force.  3
 
 
 
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