Latifova Elvira
Latifova Elvira Mahammad qizi 
Philosofy of historical sciences, docent
Tel:(+99412) 539-03-57
E-mail:eletifova @mail.ru
The brief biographic information
- E.M.Letifova was born in Makhachkala, Russian Federation on December, 19th, 1974.
- 1981- 1991 studied and graduated with silver medal Gakh city secondary state school №3.
- At the same year she entered historical faculty of the Baku State University on a specialty "history-oriental studies".
- In 1996 graduated from historical faculty BSU with the red diploma and has received a specialty « the historian-Orientals, the teacher of history ».
- At the same year under the decision of the Science Academic Council of faculty it has been accepted in postgraduate study.
- 1996-1999 years continued education as post graduate student, worked on PhD under the science supervisors of Honoured scientist, laureate of State Prize of Republic Azerbaijan, corresponding member Azerbaijan National Academy professor Yagub Makhmudov, professor Arif Mustafaev, doctoral thesis was Ilisu Sultanate.
- 1999 year there was revealed o the light first monography North-West Azerbaijan: Ilisu Sultanate, monography is dedicate to this sultane`s history formation.
- In 2001 she defended dissertation on a theme «Ilisu sultanate».
- Since that time works as the teacher of faculty of Ancient history and Middle Ages of historical faculty BSU.
Education,Academic Degrees Obtained
- In 1996 graduated from historical faculty BSU.
- In 2001 defended dissertation on a theme « Ilisu sultanate».
- Now is working above the thesis for a doctor's degree on a theme « Northwest territories of Azerbaijan in foreign policy of the neighboring states (XI-I half XIX centuries) ».
Work Experience
- Since 2001 works as the teacher of faculty of Ancient history and Middle Ages BSU.
- She teaches « The history of the Ancient East », « Antique history » and « History of the international relations» conducts rates, and also reads lectures on a magistracy at rates « The International relations of the ancient period and Middle Ages » and « Northwest territories of Azerbaijan in the policy of the neighbouring states (XI-I half XIX centuries) ».
- She is the author of 43 scientific articles, 7 programs for bachelors, 1 programs for masters and 1 monographs
Fields of research
- Now E.M.Letifova works above the thesis for a doctor's degree on a theme « Northwest territories of Azerbaijan in foreign policy of the neighboring states (XI-I half XIX centuries) ».
- Political situation in Morthwest teritories of Azerbaijan in XVIII century, basic attention of research is political demise of Safavid State, rise attention, interest of neighboring states, struggle for predominant influace of Russian Empire and Ottoman State in the second half XVIII century. During reaearch there were used unique archival documents in Russian Federation and Georgia.
Participation in the international conferences, symposiums and seminars
- In 2004 has acted with the scientific report on the international scientifically-practical symposium, devoted memories of national leader G. Aliyev and on May, 28th - to day of Republic « the Turkic world, Azerbaijan and Turkey in a direction of new tendencies of development ».
- On April, 19-21th, 2007 E.M.Letifova acted with the report at the international conference « VI Zaq urov readings » in a to Makhachkala, spent the Dagestan State University.
- On May, 8th, 2007 addressed to the international scientifically-practical conference in a to Makhachkala « Historical and cultural and economic relations of people of Dagestan and Azerbaijan: a sight from experience of the past in XXI century », devoted to110 anniversary Aziz Aliyev.
- From the history of the Ilisu sultanate against the colonial policy of the Russian Empire (in Russian). - Materials of the international scientific-practical conference "Historical-cultural and economic relations of Daghestan and Azerbaijan peoples: from the past to the 21st century" dedicated to the 110th anniversary of Aziz Aliyev. Makhachkala, 2007
- XV The end of the X century - XVIII. The North-West Territories of Azerbaijan in the Caucasus politics of the Ottoman Empire in the thirties of the century // XVII TTK, Ankara (Türkiyə), 15-17 September 2014
- XVIII-XIX Century VIII International Symposium on the Russian Empire - Caucasus correspondence in Turkish as diplomatic language / / "World language in Turkish". 16-18 October 2014, Elazığ (Türkiyə)
- "The Decrees of the Ottoman Sultan sent to the Ilisu Sultanate of Azerbaijan are one of the rare sources of Ottoman Empire's Caucasian policy" / "International Turkish-Azerbaijani Relations" symposium. Kastamonu University of the Republic of Turkey. May 12-14, 2016.
- “A New View on the Role of Turks in the Ethnic History of the Caucasus (Based on Toponymic Material of the North-Western Regions of Azerbaijan)” / IV İnternational Congress of Turkology. Turkic Peoples Through the Ages and Lands. Warsaw, 21-23 September 2016. Konqresin materialları çap olunub (səh.50)
- Representatives of Russian historiography of the 19th century about the Turkic population of northwestern Azerbaijan-mughal// International conference on "Common Values and New Challenges in the Turkological Scientific-Cultural Movement". November 14-15, 2016. Baku, p. 449
- "On the Importance of Comparative Studies on the Turkish Place Names Extending from the Caucasus to Anatolia in the Writing of the Common Turkish History" / Prof. Dr. Halil İnalcık History and Historiography Symposium. 10-13 Aprel 2017, Ankara
- "Development History of Turkology in the Russian Empire: Causes and Factor" / Prof. Dr. To the memory of M. Fuad Köprülü II. International Turkish Language and Literature Teaching Symposium Abstract book. April 17-18 (Aprel) 2017, Ankara, p.29
- "XVIII-XIX. From the History of Learning and Teaching of the Turkic in the Russian Empire in the Century "/ 1.Turkish Language Teaching as a Foreign Language in Turkey. May 17-19, 2017, Bursa, pp. 60-61
- "The Turkish Language in the Caucasus throughout History" / XII.Ulatin Böyük Turkish Language Qurultayi. 25-28 cents to 2017 b. Buxarest, Ruminai.
- "Folk Literature of North-West Azerbaijan and South Dagestan Peoples as a Branch of Turkish Oral Folk Art" / V.Uliyat Folk Culture and Art Activities Symposium. 12-14 oktabr 2017-ci, səh.280-282
Selected works
- The Role of Daniyal-sultan Ilisujsky in national-liberation movement of people of Caucasus under leadership of Shamil. - the Bulletin of the Baku State University. 2003, №4, p.145-142
- About some vestiges of pre-Islamic religious beliefs of population Ilisu sultanate. - the East and Caucasus, Tbilisi, 2005, №3, p.165-168
- Political build of Ilisu sultanate. - the Bulletin of the Baku State University. 2003, №3, p.133-140.
- About wedding ceremonies of population Ilisu sultanate. - the Bulletin of the Baku State University. 2005, №3, p.129-136.
- The Program for preparation of bachelors at the rate « History of the international relations (the ancient period and Middle Ages) ». Baku, 2006.
- The Program at the rate « Bases of altaistika » (for preparation of bachelors). Baku, 2006.
- Territory and population of Ilisu sultanate. - Azerbaijan and Azerbaijanians. №5-12, 2006.
- From history of struggle Ilisu sultanate against a colonial policy of Russian empire (first half XIX century). - Historical and cultural and economic relations of people of Dagestan and Azerbaijan: through the last experience a sight in XXI century. The international scientifically-practical conference, devoted Aziz Aliev's to 110 anniversary. Makhachkala, 2007, p.185-194.
- About territory and borders Ilisu sultanate (in the Azerbaijan language).-history and its problems, 2007, №2, p.47-54.
- From history of policy constructions of orthodox churches in northwest Azerbaijan in XIX century (in the Azerbaijan language). - Proceedings of Institute of history NASA, 2007, №20, p.3-18.
- About toponymics of Ilisu sultanate (in azeri). - History and its problems, 2007, №3 (addition), p.76-80.
- History of the international relations (the ancient world and Middle Ages) (in the Azerbaijan language) . Proqram for preparation of bachelors. Baku, 2007.
- From history of distribution of christianity in territory of northwest Azerbaijan in XIX century. - the bulletin of the Baku State Pedagogical University. 2007, №4, p.217-225.
- Ilisu sultanate: occurrence, territory, borders - Proceedings of Institute of history ,NASA 2007, №20, p.92-103.
- Northwest Azerbaijan in the policy of the neighbouring states (XVI-first half XIX centuries). The program for preparation of masters. Baku, 2008.
- National-liberation struggle in northwest territories of Azerbaijan in first third XVIII centuries. - the bulletin of the Baku State Pedagogical University. 2008, №2, p.112-120.
- About the religious policy of Russian empire in territory of northwest Azerbaijan in XIX century. - Proceedings NASA of Institute of history, 2008, №23, p.58-68.
- "Political state of the north-western territories of Azerbaijan after the collapse of the Arab Caliphate."News of Baku State University. Humanitarian series, No. 1, 2017, p.123-131
Monography
- Northwest Azerbaijan: Ilisu Sultanate. Baku, 1999
- Ilisu Sultanate. Baku, 2010 year
- Northwest Azerbaijan ( auhor collective), Baku, 2011 year
- Ilisu Sultanate: Outline history and spiritual culture. Germany, Saarbüken LAP Lambert, 2013 year