Shusha hosts Vagif Poetry Days
Another edition of the Vagif Poetry Days kicked off in Shusha, organized by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
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Azerbaijani President congratulates Dagestanis on renovated theater opening
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to the staff of the Azerbaijan State Musical Drama Theater in Derbent on the occasion of its reopening after reconstruction.
Uzbek university introduces Azerbaijani as second language of instruction
Azerbaijani has been introduced as a second primary language of instruction at the prestigious Uzbek State World Languages University - an important decision in strengthening humanitarian ties between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, according to the university's rector Ilkhomjon Tukhtasinov.
Baku and UNESCO discuss strengthening partnership
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a telephone conversation with the newly appointed UNESCO Director-General, Khaled El-Enany, congratulating him and discussing plans to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Rufat Mahmud: Icherisheher - living symbol of Azerbaijan's legacy
Icherisheher is not just a historical site, but a living part of Azerbaijan’s culture - a symbol of national identity and a testament to centuries of intercultural exchange, Chairman of the Board of the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Rufat Mahmud said during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of Icherisheher’s inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Paris session marks 25 Years of Icherisheher on UNESCO World Heritage List
A special ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of Icherisheher’s inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List was held in Paris as part of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
Lachin given status of CIS Cultural Capital
Today, the official opening ceremony of the CIS Cultural Capital - 2025 took place in the Azerbaijani city of Lachin.
Polad Bulbul oglu's jubilee concert held in Kremlin
A special event dedicated to Polad Bulbul oglu's jubilee took place in the Kremlin, featuring the performances of Polad Bulbul oglu himself, as well as Lev Leshchenko, Sergey Bezrukov, Elchin Azizov, Dinara Aliyeva, Farrukh Zakirov, and Yusif Eyvazov.
"Ekinchi" national award presentation ceremony held in Baku
The Baku Youth Center hosted the Əkinçi national award ceremony established by EMEDIA GROUP, Trend news agency reports. It is noted that this event was dedicated to the 147th anniversary of the national press. At …
About 95% of historical, cultural monuments destroyed in Azerbaijani liberated lands
About 95% of historical and cultural monuments were destroyed in the Azerbaijani territories liberated from the Armenian occupation, Azerbaijani Minister of Culture Anar Karimov said. Karimov added that more than 400 historical and …
UNESCO prepares mission to Nagorno-Karabakh
Soon, a preliminary mission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) may leave for Nagorno-Karabakh, liberated from the Armenian occupation, and the adjacent regions of Azerbaijan, the representative of the …
The Echo of Soviet Azerbaijan Exhibition Opening in the Museum of Oriental Art (photo report)
The State Museum of Oriental Art and the Azerbaijani Carpet Museum presented the exhibition The Echo of Soviet Azerbaijan. Carpet. Fancywork. Poster.
Stalik Khankishiyev: Armenia could not bring single argument against Azerbaijani dolma
Those who were pushing against the recognition of Azerbaijan's dolma as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity were not able to provide any objective evidence that this dish is originally Armenian, well-known culinary specialist …
Tahir Amiraslanov: we can promote both our culture and our worldview through cuisine
The Islamic Culinary Congress, which is taking place in Baku these days, works to ensure that wealth and diversity of the world culture are preserved, the President of the National Culinary Association, the head of the National Culinary Center, …
Tahir Salahov's anniversary marked in Russian Academy of Arts (Photo-report)
Members of the Russian Academy of Science Presidium greeted Tahir Salahov with applause at yesterday’s meeting. The artist was born in Baku 90 years ago on November 29th. He went to Azim Azimzade School of Art in a postwar period. In 1957, …
Rashad Alekperov: “For me, art is a way of purification”
The conceptual artist speaks on his work with light and shadow
7 Beauties in Moscow (Photo Report)
On November 20th, the Seven Beauties exhibition opened in the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Art in Moscow. The project presents the Azerbaijani culture as synthesis of the carpet art, jewellery, miniature, classic national music, classic dance, and contemporary art.
A Bronze Age game found chiseled into stone in Azerbaijan
An ancient diversion traveled fast from the Near East to Eurasia, an archaeological find hints
Eternal Flame of the Land of Fire
Spontaneously occurring fires have fascinated and frightened travelers to Azerbaijan over the millennia
First Azerbaijan's autumn gifts opens in Moscow
An official opening ceremony of the Azerbaijan's autumn gifts festival took place in Tverskaya Square today in Moscow. According to the correspondent of Vestnik Kavkaza, Head of the Moscow Department of Trade and Services Alexei …