The Talysh minority in Azerbaijan and Iran: history of the problem and present situation
He article analyzes the history of the Talysh ethnos, its self-iden tification, cultural and social belonging. The key role of the Talysh language in the self-determination of the people, which currently has no official status in Iran and Azerbaijan, is considered. The issue of protection and restora tion of the rights of the Talysh ethnic minority in Azerbaijan in the context of positioning the country as the European democracy is also being studied.