As in every part of our republic, the memory of our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland was commemorated with deep respect and reverence at Sumgayit State University. A scientific-practical seminar entitled "Destinies Written in Memories" was held on the occasion of Remembrance Day. The event participants first laid flowers in front of the bust of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev erected in the university lobby and the memorial monument to the student-graduates who rose to the peak of martyrdom. Then they got acquainted with the photo exhibition organized on the occasion of the Remembrance Day. During the event, which continued at the Heydar Aliyev Center of SSU, the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was played, and the memory of our martyrs who gave their lives for the Motherland was commemorated with a minute of silence. The acting rector of the university, corresponding member of ANAS, Professor Aminaga Sadigov, made a speech, greeted the participants and guests, and expressed his gratitude to them. Emphasizing that such events are of great importance from a socio-political and military perspective, he touched on important moments in the military history of our country. In his speech, Professor Aminaga Sadigov drew special attention to the invaluable role of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Ilham Aliyev, in achieving our historic Victory. He noted that thanks to the President's military skills, strategic thinking, and strong leadership qualities, the Azerbaijani Army achieved a glorious victory in the Patriotic War. He spoke about the reforms implemented in the country's army building sector and the measures taken to create a defense industry after the return of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev to political power for the second time. He stated that those reforms laid the foundation for Azerbaijan's military power and are continuing today, further strengthening the state's defense capabilities. Then, Major General Natig Garayev, Head of the Sumgayit City Department of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription, made a speech and emphasized that the return to power of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev created a fundamental turning point in the development of our country's military potential. He spoke about the importance of President Ilham Aliyev's reforms in the field of army building and the steps he has taken to transform the army into a professional and modern military force. The Major General noted that during the Patriotic War, the Azerbaijani people demonstrated strong national solidarity by uniting as an "Iron Fist," and this unity played a decisive role in achieving a historic victory over the enemy. He also emphasized that the long lines formed in front of military commissariats in those days by people who wanted to voluntarily participate in the battles were a vivid example of the unwavering patriotic spirit of our people. The head of the Department for Organizing Work with the Families of the Patriotic War Participants and Martyrs of the Sumgayit City Executive Power, veteran Tarlan Hajizadeh, spoke about the attention and care shown to the families of martyrs and veterans at the state level. Lieutenant Colonel Ehtiram Mammadov, an officer with the Order of "Karabakh", Major Emil Huseynov, who carried the battle flag during the first parade in Khankendi, and Rahil Khalilov, a student of the Faculty of Mathematics of SSU, a participant in the Patriotic War, spoke with pride about the heroism shown by the Azerbaijani Army and the restoration of the sovereignty of our state. They noted that this historic victory is a clear example of the greatness of our country and the unity of our people. The event was also attended by the martyr's mother, Taja Vahabova, and the martyr's son, Nihad Abdullayev, a first-year student at Sumgayit State University. Their participation added special moral value to the event. A video clip reflecting the path of martyred graduates of SSU who died in the First and Second Karabakh Wars, as well as the April Battles, was shown at the event.