Nasir Imanguliyev

Nasir Imanguliyev was an eminent journalist, a scientist and public figure of Azerbaijan. Biography Nasir Imanguliyev was born on December 22, 1911 in Baku. His first works were published when he was a student. Beginning from student years he worked at “Communist”, “Yeni yol” (New way) and “Gənc işçi” (Young worker) newspapers. In 1942, during the World War II, Nasir Imanguliyev was sent to the Crimean Front as a young worker and worked as an executive secretary of “Vuruşan Krım” (Fighting Crimea) newspaper and as a translator in a military unit. A year later, Nasir Imanguliyev was chosen a secretary to “Communist” newspaper and his patriotic articles were published in this newspaper. He began his pedagogic activity in 1947, at Baku State University. In 1958, Nasir Imanguliyev founded “Bakı” newspaper and it was firstly published on January 10. In 1963, “Baku” newspaper was begun to publish in Russian. Nasir Imanguliyev worked as editor in chief of this newspaper for many years. These newspapers had a great importance in development of Azerbaijani press in 1960-70’s. Nasir Imanguliyev also worked as a teacher, an associate professor and professor at Baku State University for many years. He actively participated in preparation of young journalists for the republic and had great contributions in it.