On December 22, 2021, Honored Scientist Gazanfar Pashayev, People's Artist Alim Gasimov, Honored Art Worker Agil Malikov, Honored Artist Agalar Bayramov and Honored Journalist, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of “Khazar Khabar” journal Alirza Balayev participated in the program "Xatirələr İşığı" prepared by the Literary-Drama and Folklore Chief Editorial Department of Azerbaijan Radio on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of scientist Mammadali Askerov who studies Fuzuli, and shared their memories.
In his speech, A.Balayev described Mammadali Askerov- his teacher at high school, as a master of classical Azerbaijani and Oriental literature and eruz, a prominent literary critic, pedagogue and speaker.