According to the relevant Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Rector of Sumgait State University, associate professor Rufat Azizov was awarded with the jubilee medal '100th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev (1923-2023)'. The medal was presented by the Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Emin Amrullayev, on April 30. Rufat Azizov emphasized on his social network accounts that he was very proud to be awarded the anniversary medal '100 years of Heydar Aliyev (1923-2023)' and expressed his deep gratitude to Mr. President Ilham Aliyev for the high value given. The jubilee medal presented to the Rector is the highest indicator of the attention paid to the SSU family. Sumgait State University has always played an active role in researching and promoting the legacy of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, and in implementing the idea of Azerbaijanism.