Zulfugarli Maharram Pasha was born in Udjar district of the Republic of Azerbaijan on August 19, 1955. Mr. Zulfugarli has graduated from Baku State University; he has studied in the faculty of history and pursued his education in postgraduate studies. He is a candidate of the historical sciences. Since 2001, his scientific work to become a doctor is ready. He is the author of 28 books, 39 scientific, 577 publicistic articles, and 13 methodical works. At present, he is an associate professor in Azerbaijan Institute of Tourism.

Since 1997, he has been working in NGO sector. In addition, he is the head of the Association of Public Problems Research. Mr. Zulfugarli is an alumnus of the Academy of Election Campaign of US Republicans Institute. He has lead electoral headquarters of the bloc “The Public Leaders” in 2005. From September 2007 onwards, Mr. Zulfugarli is the head of the electoral headquarters of the Association of Assistance to Development of Civil Society in Azerbaijan. He has participated in the exchange of experience in the USA, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Bulgaria, Russia and Georgia.