Abstract
Retrofitting is the mechanism that allows traditional societies go to the category of industrial and industrial – in the category of modern information. Social modernization involves progressive changes in society in the framework of the development of human civilization. Need to adapt to rapidly changing social conditions of life are increasingly facing the western and eastern values, standards of living and priorities. Azerbaijan after independence defined boundaries of a new model of political development, which is based national idea, supports the principle of a unitary secular state. Modernization, providing a transition to the modern society of the so-called «Third World», was carried out by the «liquidation of underdevelopment» in the Western type. The main way that is used – it’s industrialization. Large-scale industrialization, held in the Soviet Union, in many ways closer to the modern Azerbaijani society. In this process, the important role played by ideology and accelerated entry into modern society. Because of these factors in Azerbaijan has implemented a number of significant changes that will combine the traditional with the modern distinction acquisitions. This allowed Azerbaijan to achieve high rates of industrial development and adequately preserve national traditions and peculiarities.