Azerbaijani heritage in Armenia's capital annihilated in unforeseen cultural genocide
Cultural genocide against the Azerbaijani heritage in Yerevan throughout the 20th century
culture in Caucasus
Representative of Azerbaijan reaches Eurovision final
The second semi-final of the 66th International Eurovision Song Contest 2022 was held in Turin (Italy), in which the representative of Azerbaijan Nadir Rustamli performed. Nadir Rustamli's contest entry is called Fade To Black, its …
Ilham Aliyev and Mehriban Aliyeva attend opening of Kharibulbul festival in Shusha
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the opening of the 5th “Kharibulbul” International Folklore Festival, which has today opened in Shusha. The 5th “Kharibulbul” …
Azerbaijani representative at Eurovision hold first rehearsal in Italy
The representative of Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2022, Nadir Rustamli, held the first rehearsal on the PalaOlimpico stage, the press service of the contest informs. Let us remind you that Rustamli will perform at the contest with …
Authorities decide to revive caricature in Georgia
The Contest "Assistance to Georgian Caricature" is held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth of the country. Its goal is to revive the traditions of caricature and its development in Georgia, as well as to popularize …
Premiere of play based on Stefan Zweig novels to take place in Tbilisi
The premiere of the play "The Stranger" based on the short stories of the Austrian writer and playwright Stefan Zweig will be held at the Iraida Kvizhinadze Theater on May 1 at 18:00. According to the organizers, the …
Azerbaijan hosts XIV Russian Language Olympiad
Azerbaijan is hosting the XIV annual Russian Language Olympiad, the press service of the Russian Information and Cultural Center in Baku reported. In 2022, the Olympiad is dedicated to several important dates - the Year of the City of …
Azerbaijan to be represented at Venice Biennale
Azerbaijan will be represented at the 59th Venice Biennale, one of the world's most popular art platforms. The country has been participating in the Venice Biennale every two years since 2007. The …
Playwright competition to be held in Georgia
A competition of playwrights will be held in Georgia, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth reported. It is clarified that the competition's purpose is to promote the development of modern drama, popularization and …
Georgian President proposes teaching of Megrelian, Svan languages at schools
President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili proposed the teaching of indigenous Megrelian and Svan languages at Georgian schools, marking the Mother Language Day celebrated in the country. Zourabichvili pointed out the Georgian and …
Mugham "Zabul-Segah" to be performed in Baku
Soloists of the International Mugham Center - Honored Artists of Azerbaijan Ilkin Ahmadov and Beyimxanim Veliyeva will perform "Zabul-Segah" mugham. The concert will be held at the International Mugham Center in Baku on April …
Baku to host Days of Baroque
Baku will host the Days of Baroque music festival. The events will be held at the Azerbaijan State Muslim Magomayev Academic Philharmonic Society, the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Hall of Chamber and Uzeyir Hajibayli Organ Music …
Baku hosts first Children's Book Festival
The grand opening of the Children's Book Festival has taken place in Baku today. The opening has occurred on the International Children's Book Day, which is celebrated on April 2. The festival in Baku brought …
Shusha declared cultural capital of Turkic World
Azerbaijan’s Shusha city has been declared the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2023, the relevant decision was made at a meeting of the Permanent Council of the International Organization of Turkic Culture – TURKSOY, held in …
Classical music concert to be held in Icherisheher
On March 23, a classical music concert will be held at the Art Tower Gallery in Baku. Works by Giuseppe Verdi, Qara Qarayev, Niyazi, Tofig Quliyev, Jean Sibelius, Uzeyir Hajibeyli, Vaqif Mustafazade, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and …
Artists and writers from Georgia to visit book fair in Bologna
Georgian illustrators and children's writers will take part in the Bologna Children's Book Fair on 21-24 March. At the exhibition, they will present a stand "Tbilisi - the World Capital of Books". According to the …
Georgian directors to present short films in Tbilisi
On March 18, as part of the Tbilisi Short Film Festival, the authentic space of the winery will host screenings of works by local short film masters. According to the organizers, the guests will see films by Giorgi Tavartkiladze …
Memorial to director and choreographer Lev Manakhimov to be unveiled in Derbent
A monument to the honoured worker of arts of Dagestan, director and choreographer Lev Manakhimov will be erected in Derbent in the courtyard of the Jasmine children's art club. "Today, the project of the monument was presented …
Rustam Ibragimbekov passes away
Soviet, Russian and Azerbaijani screenwriter and dramatist Rustam Ibragimbekov died on night of 11 March 2022 after a long illness in his home located in Moscow, according to the Cinematographers' Union of Azerbaijan. …
Exhibition "Azerbaijani carpet" opens at VDNKh
A free exhibition "Azerbaijani carpet - a new look" has been opened in the "Azerbaijan" pavilion at VDNKh. The exposition was prepared by young artists and designers from Azerbaijan together with the creative …
