Ayna Sultanova 1895 – 1938

Biography

Ayna Sultanova was born on January 1, 1895, in Pirəbədil, a town in Azerbaijan. She came of age during a transformative period in the Caucasus, as the region underwent significant political change following the Russian Revolution. Her life would be shaped by the emerging Soviet system and her commitment to public service.

Sultanova became active in political life during the early Soviet period, dedicating herself to work in government and administration. As an Azerbaijani Soviet politician, she participated in the nation-building efforts of her time, serving in various official capacities. Her career reflected the complex realities of political engagement during the formative decades of the Soviet Union.

On July 4, 1938, during the height of Stalin’s Great Purge, Sultanova was executed by shooting in Baku. Her death marked the tragic end of a life spent in service to her country. Like many political figures of her era, she became a casualty of the systemic repression that swept through Soviet institutions during this devastating period.