Vidadi Zalov
Vidadi Nizami oglu Zalov was born on July 17, 1985, in the village of Saray, Absheron District. He completed his secondary education at the Azim Muzaffarov No. 2 school in Saray from 1992 to 2003. That same year, he was admitted to the Faculty of Finance at Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC).
After completing his higher education, he was called to military service. Following his enlistment, he attended the Ministry of Defense’s “Extended Active Military Service” course, rejoining the army upon completion. Zalov served in the Special Forces for nearly four years, where he distinguished himself and was frequently awarded commendations and certificates of appreciation. On June 26, 2018, he received the “100th Anniversary of the Azerbaijani Army (1918-2018)” jubilee medal.
For his bravery during the Patriotic War, which began on September 27, 2020, he was awarded the “Participant of the Patriotic War” and “For the Liberation of Lachin” medals. Zalov became a martyr on April 11, 2023, while completing a combat mission to counter an Armenian provocation.
He was laid to rest on April 12, 2023, in his birthplace, Saray, Absheron. Posthumously, Zalov was honored with the 3rd Degree “For Distinction in Military Service,” “For the Motherland,” “For the Liberation of Lachin,” and “100th Anniversary of the Azerbaijani Army (1918-2018)” medals.
He is survived by his wife and two children.
Medals and Honors of Martyr Vidadi Zalov.
