Janpolad Rzayev

Janpolad Yagub ogly Rzayev (26 February 1968, in Agdam District, Azerbaijan SSR – 26 February 1992, in Khojaly) was a recipient of the National Hero of Azerbaijan who fought during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War in the early 1990s.

Early life and education Rzayev was born on 26 February 1968 in Chukhurmakhla village of Agdam District of Azerbaijan SSR. He completed his secondary education at Ahmedavar village secondary school. From 1988 through 1990, Rzayev served in the Soviet Armed Forces and received the rank of lieutenant. When the First Nagorno-Karabakh War started, Rzayev returned to Azerbaijan and voluntarily went to the front-line.

Personal life Rzayev was married and had two children. Janpolad voluntarily went to the Khojaly to help hundreds of Azerbaijani civilians fleeing from the town.

Honors Janpolad Yagub ogly Rzayev was posthumously awarded the title of the "National Hero of Azerbaijan" by Presidential Decree No. 833 dated 7 June 1992.

He was buried at a Martyrs' Lane cemetery in Agdam District.