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Ilham Aliyev presents Dostlug order Sechenov University rector

Ilham Aliyev presents Dostlug order Sechenov University rector

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree awarding Rector of I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Petr Glybochko the Dostlug Order. The order was awarded for exceptional merits in strengthening cooperation …

Exhibition of Eastings to be held in Sunzha

Exhibition of Eastings to be held in Sunzha

An exhibition dedicated to the carpet weaving traditions in Ingushetia will be held in Sunzha. The exhibition will feature more than a hundred traditional Ingush carpets made from felt.

Days of Russian Culture kick off in Azerbaijan

Days of Russian Culture kick off in Azerbaijan

The Days of Russian Culture will open in Azerbaijan today. The events will take place on June 24 and 25 with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and Rosconcert. The Days of Russian Culture are aimed at …

Ancient city ruins uncovered in UAE

Ancient city ruins uncovered in UAE

Excavations in the Umm Al Quwain area of the UAE have revealed 6th century ruins that could be the lost city of Tu’am. The ruins are situated on …

President of Kazakhstan congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Adha

President of Kazakhstan congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Adha

Akorda published a holiday address from Kazakh leader Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, in which he spoke about the significance of Kurban Bayram and Muslim values ​​for Kazakhstan, emphasizing the positive influence of traditional religions on the society of the republic.

John Zosimos’ ancient manuscript returns to Georgia

John Zosimos’ ancient manuscript returns to Georgia

Founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party Bidzina Ivanishvili purchased a unique handwritten manuscript of the 10th-century by the famed Georgian calligrapher, author, translator and bookbinder-monk John Zosimos at Christie's auction in …

Yegana Akhundova: Russia and Azerbaijan have common base for professional music education

Yegana Akhundova: Russia and Azerbaijan have common base for professional music education

In Moscow, at the site of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, a two-day Summit of Heads of cultural institutions of the CIS member states ended. On the sidelines of the forum, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation of the Baku Music Academy named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli, Professor Yegana Akhundova spoke about Russian-Azerbaijani cooperation.

Ballet festival to be held in Yerevan

Ballet festival to be held in Yerevan

At the beginning of summer, the capital of Armenia will host the Ballet Festival. Russian and Georgian artists will take part in it.

Zach Cahado to present his works in Moscow

Zach Cahado to present his works in Moscow

© Photo: press service of the Center for Creative Industries Fabrika An exhibition of artist Zach Cahado will take place in Moscow. It will feature monumental installations. Entrance for visitors will be …