About
Ayaz Mutallibov was an Azerbaijani politician who served as the first president of Azerbaijan. He was the last leader of Soviet Azerbaijan, overseeing the transition to independence. Mutallibov's presidency was marked by political instability and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. He was eventually forced to resign amidst the turmoil.
Career Timeline
President of Azerbaijan SSR
Becomes President of Azerbaijan SSR within Soviet Union.
First President of Azerbaijan
Elected first president after independence.
Forced to Resign
Resigns due to political turmoil and military failures in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Briefly Restored, Ousted Again
Briefly restored to power, then ousted again, fleeing to Moscow.
Death in Baku
Dies in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Legacy of Political Instability
Remembered for Azerbaijan's early post-Soviet turmoil.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026