Azerbaijanis in Belarus () are a small Azerbaijani diaspora in Belarus, and are Belarusian citizens and permanent residents of ethnic Azerbaijani background. Azerbaijan and Belarus took through centuries and both countries used to be the part of Russian Empire and then Soviet Union. Currently there are over 5,567 (0.1%) Azerbaijanis in Belarus. One of the most well-known TV hosts in Belarus, Leila Ismailava, is also an Azerbaijani.

Demographics

Notable people

Gunesh Abasova, Belarusian singer

Natik Bagirov, Belarusian judoka

Leila Ismailava, Belarusian journalist leading music TV programs; model

Kamandar Madzhidov, Belarusian wrestler, 1988 Olympic gold medal winner

Rashad Mammadov, Belarusian judoka

Zabit Samedov, Belarusian kickboxer

See also

Azerbaijan–Belarus relations

Demographics of Belarus

References

Ethnic groups in Belarus

Azerbaijani diaspora in Europe

Belarusian people of Azerbaijani descent

Muslim communities in Europe

Azerbaijanis in Belarus