Abstract
        
            
            THE INFLUENCES OF RUSSİAN REVOLUTİON ON AZERBAIJAN: THE WAY LEADING TO INDEPENDENCE
            
            Since the early of the 20th century historical events took place in Russia, especially revolutions and the reflection of revolutions welcomed in the region, as well as in Azerbaijan. Thus, as consequence of this revolution, Azerbaijan, as a region of Tsarist Russia took place in history as an independent Republic. This article reviews the early historical events that took place at the beginning of the 20th century in Azerbaijan, revolutions in Tsarist Russia and their reflections to Azerbaijan, the main reasons led Azerbaijan to the independence and also political movements are included.<
            
            
            Keywords
            Ethnic conflict, the Russian revolutions, Musavat Party, Republic of Azerbaijan, Turkism in Caucasus