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    Complete Biography of Garegin Njdeh Published in Yerevan

    Azad-Hye special
    http://www.azad-hye.net/news/viewnews.asp?newsId=734gjk67

    Title: Njdeh
    Author: Rafael Hambartsumyan
    Price: $55 USD
    Publisher: Nakhijevan Press, 2007
    520 pages; hardcover
    In Armenian.
    To order: contact the author at: [email protected]

    [image: Garegin Njedh]
    Historian and political activist Rafael Hambardzoumian is the author of
    the complete biography of Garegin Njdeh (Garegin Nzhdeh, Karekin, Njdeh).

    This is the first time that such a large scale attempt has been made to
    gather all material related to the national hero, thinker, philosopher and
    military leader Garegin Njdeh (Garegin Ter Harutiunian), who has played a
    crucial role in the formation and preservation of the Armenian statehood.

    Garegin Njdeh was a prominent Armenian military commander who led an
    anti-Bolshevik uprising in the southeastern province of Syunik in 1921,
    proclaiming there the Republic of Mountainous Armenia (RMA) and
    spoiling the Bolsheviks' plans to surrender the region, part of historical
    Armenian lands, to neighboring Azerbaijan. After months of fierce battles
    with the Red Army, the RMA had to capitulate in July 1921 following Soviet
    Russia's promises to keep the mountainous region part of Soviet Armenia.
    After losing the battle Garegin Njdeh, his soldiers and many prominent
    Armenian intellectuals, including leaders of the first independent Armenian
    Republic, crossed the border into neighboring Persia.

    Garegin Njdeh was arrested by Soviet troops in Bulgaria in 1945 and
    executed for his "anti-Soviet activities," including the alleged
    collaboration with Nazi Germany. His ashes were moved to Armenia 20 years
    ago from the Russian City of Vladimir. Prime minister Margarian's
    Republican party says its ideology is based on Garegin Njdeh's teaching
    that has some nationalistic elements.
    During Soviet times it was not possible to deal with the legacy of
    personalities like Njdeh. The independence of Armenia brought new and much
    needed opportunity to analyze Njdeh's works. Rafael Hambardzoumyan pays
    special attention to the numerous letters, essays and articles written by
    Njdeh during the period of his captivity in Soviet jails.

    It is worth mentioning the crucial role that Njdeh played during the
    Karakilis
    (Garakilise) war against the invading Turkish forces in 1918. The author
    gives a complete account on Njdeh's participation in many battles against
    the Turks in locations such as Van, Kars, Ararad, Veti, Avshar,
    Yegheknavan, etc. He has also played an important role in suppressing the
    rebellion of the Tatar (Azeri) population in 1919 in the newly established
    Armenian Republic.

    A special section in the book describes the significance of the Republic
    of Mountainous Armenia which was established by Garegin Njdeh in the
    mountainous area of Zangezur (Southern Armenia) after the collapse of the 2
    years old Republic of Armenia (1918-1920). The Republic of Mountainous
    Armenia (known also as Lernahayastan) has been instrumental in keeping
    Zangezur under Armenian control, thus preventing the annexation of that
    part of Armenia to invading Azerbaijan, with the result of securing the
    Armenian borders with Iran (a fact that is important even today during the
    blockage of Turkey and the instable situation in Georgia). Another
    importance role of the RMA was to provide exit to the withdrawing Armenian
    army, intellectuals and political figures after the February 2001 revolt
    against the Soviet rule.

    The work of Hambardzoumyan is highly appreciated. It gives an opportunity
    to evaluate the life and activities of the national hero Garegin Njdeh. For
    the first time it is mentioned that the ideology developed by Njdeh
    (Tseghakron
    and Taronakan movements) stem directly from the old Armenian doctrines
    related to the forefather of the Armenians Haik Nahapet, preserved
    through acts like the "Mamikonian Vow", which was a kind of oath
    developed during the Armenian Golden Age (Vosketar). Njdeh has provided
    the modern version of that national movement. The ideological basis of this
    thought has emerged from a combination of patriotism and the Christian
    faith.

    [image: Complete Biography of Njdeh]By examining numerous documents and
    printed sources Hambardzoumyan highlighted the patriotic role of Njdeh in
    dealing with the advanced Nazi German forces during a very critical time.
    He continued to play important role even after surrendering to the Soviet
    authorities. During 11 years of captivity, though subject to physical
    threats and pressures he remained uncompromised on his positions and even
    envisaged regaining Western Armenian land at a time when Soviet Army was
    planning to intervene in Turkey immediately after the WWII.
    The author of the book underlines the political and strategic genius of
    Garegin Njdeh as one of the most prominent figures of international
    strategic and ideological thought in the first half of the 20th century.

    Azad-Hye thanks Historian Rafael Hambarzoumyan for this valuable
    contribution.


    Details of the book:
    "Garegin Njdeh: Amboghjakan kensagrowt'iwn" (Garegin Nzhdeh: The Complete
    Boigraphy)
    Yerevan: Nakhijevan Press, 2007.
    520 pages.
    21x15 cm.
    Hard. ISBN 99930-860-8-8
    500 copies.
    Price: $55.00.
    Weight: 0.9 kg.
    In Armenian.

    Previous publications by Historian Rafael Hambardzoumyan on the same
    subject:
    - "Garegin Nzhdeh [Njdeh], Brief biography, sayings and biographical notes"
    ("Garegin Nzhdeh [Njdeh]: Hamarot Kensagrakan, Asoytner Ew
    Kensataregrutiwn", January 2003, 209 pages, Nakhijevan Press

    - "Garegin Nzhdeh [Njdeh]: Kensagrakan Hawelumner, Antip Grutiwnner u
    Khorhrdatsutiwnner" ("Garegin Nzhdeh [Njdeh]: Biographical additions,
    unpublished writings and thoughts"), January 2005, 498 pages, Nakhijevan
    Press.

    To order,you can reach Historian Rafael Hambardzoumyan at:
    [email protected]
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    "Haverji Oughin" (The Path of the Eternal): film on Garegin Njdeh
    If you would like to display in your community "Haverji Oughin" (The
    Path of the Eternal) film on Garegin Njdeh, please complete the request
    form and send
    it to this e-mail to receive a free copy.
    The film is made by Arthur Babyan and Armen Tevanian and its mass
    production is sponsored by Vahe Hagopian.
    For more information you are invited to contact Arthur Babyan at this
    e-mail .
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    Quotations from Garegin Nzhdeh (1886-1957). Translated by Ara Baliozian

    1. The morally depraved can also voice noble principles.
    2. Life is constant and endless renewal. Only the morally irresponsible
    refuse to understand this.
    3. Without renewal, a nation dies every hour, every minute. Our political
    parties either don't understand this or they have no desire to understand
    it.
    4. A nation that fails to do what it can and must do has no right to expect
    foreign assistance.
    5. Nations that are unwilling to defend their own interests condemn
    themselves to death.
    6. When dealing with foreign powers and issues, our press adopts a
    permissive, forgiving, and subservient tone. With our own internal
    problems, however, it becomes arrogant, vindictive, vicious.
    7. Life is endless renewal. Where there is no renewal there will be
    spiritual paralysis and a slow death.
    8. It is the height of ignorance for a political party to think that it can
    deny the value of morality in its own conduct and maintain moral integrity
    within its ranks.
    9. To struggle in defense of what is right is not a calamity but a blessing.
    10. Undermining the morality of a nation amounts to undermining its
    strength.
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    Garegin Nzhdeh in Armeniapedia.org

    http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title=Garegin_Njdeh

    Garegin Njdeh (Nzhdeh; Armenian: Ô³Õ¡Ö=80Õ¥Õ£Õ«Õ¶ Õ=86ÕªÕ¤Õ¥Õ°, real name: Garegin
    Ter-Harutiunian, 1 January 1886 - late 1955) was an Armenian statesman,
    military, and political thinker, native of Nakhchivan. A member of the
    Dashnak party, he was involved in revolutionary activities in Armenia,
    Bulgaria and Russia.

    In 1912, together with General Andranik Ozanian he formed an Armenian
    battalion to fight against the Turks in the Balkan war. Later, moving back
    to Armenia, Njdeh commanded different military units. He played a key role
    in organizing the defense of Karakilis (today Vanadzor) in 1918. A
    convinced Anti-Bolshevik, he led the defense of Zangezur in 1921. The
    movement was marked with the expulsion of region's local Azeri minority.

    Following the declaration of independence of Republic of the Mountainous
    Armenia from Soviet Armenia, he was proclaimed Prime-Minister and Minister
    of Defense. He fled Armenia after the triumph of Bolsheviks, and was
    involved in patriotic activities in Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria and United
    States.

    He visited the United States and Canada, encouraging Armenian communities
    that had established themselves there, and founding an Armenian Youth
    movement called Tseghakron (Armenian: Õ`Õ¥Õ²Õ¡Õ¯Ö=80Õ¸Õ¶). In 1933, this movement led
    to the foundation of the Armenian Youth Federation, the youth organization
    of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, in Boston, Massachusetts.

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