STATE-RELIGIOUS RELATIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF THE AZERBAIJAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

Abstract The present article covers the work done to ensure freedom of religion and regulation of state-religious relations during the reign of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR). First, social and political processes during the ADR proclamation, as well as the measures taken by Russian Empire to overthrow the independent state are considered. The role of the Azerbaijani intelligentsia representatives in ensuring national unity is touched upon. The formation of various public and political organizations for this purpose, the transformation of most places of religious worship into a political arena for the people, the active role of religious figures in the creation of an independent state were noted. The article highlights the great work carried out by the ADR government towards the settlement of state-religious relations, the preparation by the national government of a number of legislative acts in various fields, as well as the opening of the new cultural and educational centers, despite the short time of the ADR government being in power