Tofik Zulfuqarov

Tofik Zulfuqarov is a former Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign Affairs who recently reiterated that Azerbaijanis are one of the oldest ethnic groups in Russia, citing historical facts to support his claim. His comments, which were made in the context of the significant Azerbaijani population in Derbent, sparked controversy and criticism, prompting him to urge detractors to educate themselves on their own history.