4 Notable alumni of Nakhchivan State University
Updated: June 03, 2026 EliteDegrees
Nakhchivan State University is ranked #6,643 in the world and #8 in Azerbaijan by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 4 notable alumni from Nakhchivan State University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Nakhchivan State University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Kərəm Mustafayev
1962-. (aged 64)
Karam Nariman oglu Mustafayev is an Azerbaijani military officer, colonel general serving as the deputy minister of defence of Azerbaijan and the commander of the Nakhchivan Garrison of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.
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2. Isa Habibbayli
1949-. (aged 77)
university teacher
politician
Isa Habibbayli is an Azerbaijani politician and academic. He has served in the Azerbaijan parliament.
3. Javid Ismayil
1972-. (aged 54)
jurist
economist
Javid Ismayil is an Azerbaijani economist and lawyer. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Founder of “International Studies –International Journal”, Deputy Chairman of Public Union “Turan Research Centre”.
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4. Vasif Talibov
1960-. (aged 66)
politician
Vasif Talibov is an Azerbaijani politician. Described as authoritarian, he was the de facto ruler of Nakhchivan for 27 years, from 1995 until his resignation in December 2022. Azerbaijani dictator Heydar Aliyev appointed Talibov to govern Nakchivan. Under Talibov's rule, the isolated territory of Nakchivan was notorious for its secrecy and brutal state violence.
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