(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijan National Library has launched an electronic digest timed to Hasan bey Zardabi's
180th anniversary, Azernews reports citing Azertac .
The electronic digest features articles about Azerbaijani
journalist and intellectual Hasan bey Zardabi published in
2018-2022.
The main goal of the project is to inform readers about the life
and creativity of a prominent public figure.
Hasan bey Zardabi is the founder of the first Azerbaijani
language newspaper 'Akinchi'.
Published for the first time in 1875 (July 22) by Hasan bey
Zardabi, 'Akinchi' gave a powerful impetus to the formation of a
national press.
With its progressive mission, the newspaper fought against
injustice and ignorance.
The newspaper covered a wide range of scientific, educational
and cultural topics.
'Akinchi' harshly criticized superstition and backwardness.
Popular science articles on agriculture and natural sciences as
well as various stories about the social and cultural state of
Muslims in the Caucasus were also published on its pages.
Despite its closing in 1884, 'Akinchi' paved the way to other
national publications.
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