First Secretary of the Union of Azerbaijani Writers, People’s Poet Fikret Goja has passed away at the age of 85, “QİA.az” informs, referring to the Union. Fikrat Goja was born in Agdash in 1935 to the family of a therapist. He graduated from the Literary Institute in 1964 in Moscow. His works have been published since 1956.… Continue reading People’s poet Fikret Goja passes away
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Azerbaijani bakery among top 22 US restaurants that opened during pandemic
Sharbat, an Azerbaijani bakery in Washington, is one of 22 restaurants that opened at a time as difficult as the US pandemic, “QİA.az” informs referring to the article, prepared by the famous restaurant critic Tom Sietsema and published by The Washington Post. “The young bakery has friends in high places. No less than Elin Suleymanov, the Azerbaijani… Continue reading Azerbaijani bakery among top 22 US restaurants that opened during pandemic
Italian architects to take part in development of Victory Museum concept
The Ministry of Culture continues to work on the Patriotic War Memorial Complex and the Victory Museum concepts. “QİA.AZ” informs that the ministry has appealed to local and foreign experts to implement the project at a high level. In this regard, cooperation has been launched with the top Italian multimedia company G GROUP. The company has… Continue reading Italian architects to take part in development of Victory Museum concept
Ukrainian world-famous carol song performed on Azerbaijani musical instruments
The world-famous carol song “Shchedryk” by the Ukrainian composer Nikolai Leontovich has been traveling the world for the second century, bringing Ukrainian culture to new cities and countries. More than 100 years ago, the melody “Shchedryk” sounded for the first time on the Ukrainian choir’s tour in North America and soon gained extraordinary popularity as… Continue reading Ukrainian world-famous carol song performed on Azerbaijani musical instruments
Ministry of Culture: Armenians destroy Haji Alakbar mosque in Fuzuli
Haji Alakbar Mosque in Fuzuli city is one of the first works of Karbalayi Safikhan Garabaghi, the Ministry of Culture told “QİA.AZ”. A stone inscription bearing the words “This is the Architect Karbalayi Safikhan Garabaghi’s work” was found at the entrance door. The date of construction of the Mosque – the year 1307 Hegira calendar was… Continue reading Ministry of Culture: Armenians destroy Haji Alakbar mosque in Fuzuli
Shusha may host Turkvision Song Contest
In 2021, the Turkvision Song Contest may take place in Shusha, the organizers told “QİA.AZ”. Shusha will host the competition if they resolve technical issues. The international song contest arranged by the Turkish TV channel TMB was first held in Turkey in 2013. The organization will hold this year’s competition online due to the coronavirus pandemic.… Continue reading Shusha may host Turkvision Song Contest
ISESCO official: “Cultural monuments must be returned to their owners”
“Azerbaijani mosques have been attacked in Karabakh. I think that historical heritage and cultural monuments should be returned to their true owners. “ “QİA.AZ” informs, ISESCO Director General Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik said. According to him, regional forces should be used to resolve this issue: “Azerbaijan is a safe space between West and East. Many of… Continue reading ISESCO official: “Cultural monuments must be returned to their owners”
Armenians plunder over 700 monuments in occupied Azerbaijani territories
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture has announced the number of cultural monuments located in the occupied Azerbaijani territories and plundered by the Armenians as a result of Armenia’s aggression, Head of the Information and PR Department of the Ministry of Culture Maryam Gafarzade said. Gafarzade made the remark at the event at the Azerbaijani National… Continue reading Armenians plunder over 700 monuments in occupied Azerbaijani territories