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“Cholchu” (The Steppe Man), a movie by Azerbaijani filmmaker Shamil Aliyev, has been awarded in five categories at international film festival held in Brazil. In a voting held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the movie won “Best Feature Film”, “Best Director”, “Best Cinematography”, “Best Artist’s Work” and “Best Costume …

Filmmakers from Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have joined a virtual conference aimed at strengthening of the cooperation in the film industry. The conference was attended by the Ambassador of Uzbekistan Bakhrom Ashrafkhanov, First Deputy Director of the Uzbekkino National Agency Shukhrat Rizayev, film director, People’s Artist Vagif Mustafayev, the head of …

The Azerbaijan Tourism Bureau (ATB) has highlighted Karabakh`s tourism potential at the online “Gulf Travel Show” Fair. The first-ever two-day virtual event of the region witnessed more than 3,000 one-to-one meetings between suppliers and travel agents, tour operators, tourism boards, airlines, hotels, TMCs and international agencies. As part of the …

The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan has published an article about Bashikasik Dome as part of the “Karabakh is the cradle of Azerbaijani culture” project. AZERTAC presents the article. “The dome built in the 13th-14th centuries located in Daghtumas village of Jabrayil district was named Bashikasik Dome (Headless dome) due to …

Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture has named a number of cultural institutions to be restored in Shusha city. The heart of Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region was liberated by the National Army on November 8, 2020 after 28 years. The city, which was occupied by Armenian forces on May 8, 1992 is located on the …

The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan has published an article about Kocharli Mosque in the city of Shusha as part of the “Karabakh is the cradle of Azerbaijani culture” project. AZERTAC presents the article. “Kocharli Mosque is an architectural monument of the 19th century located in the city of Shusha. The …

A film by Azerbaijani director Hilal Baydarov, “In Between Dying”, has made it to the lineup of the 77th Venice International Film Festival as it will celebrate its world premiere on September 11. “In Between Dying” is a 2020 internationally co-produced drama film co-written, edited and directed by Baydarov. It …

Khynalyg State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve subordinated to the State Tourism Agency has been included in the Initial List of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, the Agency told APA. The Reserves Management Center of the State Tourism Agency has submitted to the World Heritage Committee the relevant documents in order to …

Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), urged countries to prioritize investment in water management, sanitation systems, and hygiene services, according to the official website of ICESCKO. He also reaffirmed that water security is vital in ensuring not only humanity’s survival, …

YARAT Contemporary Space invites you to join a virtual discussion on July 8. This time curator Farah Alakbarli and young artist Chinara Majidova are going to provide insight into the multidisciplinary practice of contemporary artists, the role of research in it and various ways of expressing creativity. As an educated lawyer, …