Bashir Ismayil oglu Imanov (1914-1969) became one of the most important figures in the field of military and security activities during the Soviet era. His professionalism, service, and training activities are considered a valuable source of information for the military field.
Early Life and Education:
Bashir Ismayil oglu Imanov was born in 1914 in the village of Horadiz in Azerbaijan’s Fuzuli district. In 1929, he began his education at the Pedagogical School located in the district. He completed the Pedagogical School with high honors in 1931 and started working as a teacher at the Horadiz middle school. From this period on, his determination to further his education and professionalism was evident.
Professional Career and High Positions:
Bashir Imanov’s professional skills and expertise quickly caught attention and created new opportunities for him. After completing his railway education, he stood out among his colleagues for his courage and education, and he was appointed as the deputy head of the railway section of Alyat-Julfa. During this time, his professional career continued to develop, and in 1948, he began working in the police force. In 1960, he was appointed as the head of the Lavrentiy Beria Militsiya of the Azerbaijan State Railways Administration. Until November 8, 1969, he served in various positions (investigator, operational agent, chief operational agent, inspector, chief inspector, division head, department head, deputy head of administration, head of administration) in internal affairs agencies.
Contributions to Education:
Bashir Imanov is also recognized as the author of textbooks taught in military and special training schools. He devoted his efforts and dedication to preparing young people for military service. Through this activity, he assisted many young individuals in attending advanced military schools and receiving professional training.
Awards and Confirmation of Experience in the Security Field:
Bashir Imanov’s professionalism and service in the security field have been recognized with various awards. His receiving of the medals “For the Defense of the Caucasus,” “For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War,” and “For Labor Valor” are just a few examples of the awards he received.
Throughout his service, Bashir Imanov received 15 awards (including 2 cash rewards, 6 commendations, and 7 medals).
Passing and Legacy:
In a letter with reference number 3/237701880628 from the Archives Center of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, it is noted that a few days before his passing, there were plans to award Bashir Imanov a high military rank in Moscow, but due to heart complications, he couldn’t travel to Moscow and receive the rank. Respected by everyone for his exceptional service in the police agencies, Bashir Imanov passed away in 1969 due to heart complications.
Bashir Imanov, a colonel of the Soviet People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs, and the Deputy Head of the First Person of the State Security Committee (in the Azerbaijani Soviet Security Agencies), remains an eternal figure in the pages of Azerbaijan’s history as a representative of the most important security and organizational activities of the Soviet era. His professionalism, successes in the security field, and educational activities are a tribute to Azerbaijan’s security structures and independence.
