Shusha, known as the pearl of Karabakh, is one of the symbols of Azerbaijan’s history and culture. Founded by Panahali Khan in 1752, the city is replete with historical marvels exuding an epitome of the country’s history. The year 2022 marks the 270th anniversary of the foundation of the city. The ancient monuments in Shusha offer an …
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Azerbaijan drafts map for gas supplies to Shusha
A map for gas supplies to Shusha city has been prepared in Azerbaijan, Trend has reported, citing the Energy Ministry. “Electronic maps of gas supply networks have been prepared, and an inventory has been conducted in Shusha city,” the ministry said. The developed maps and technical information were submitted to the …
Read More »Year of Shusha to be new page in development of cultural capital of Azerbaijan – reportage from Shusha
After the liberation of Shusha, one of the significant centers of Azerbaijan’s historical, cultural, political and social life, the cradle of art and culture and the source of our pride, Azertac correspondents visited the homeland of Panahali Khan many times to make numerous reports and news of different topics. The …
Read More »Shusha: The cultural capital of Azerbaijan, the pearl of Karabakh
In 2022, the Azerbaijani people will celebrate the 270th anniversary of Shusha the foundation of which was laid by Azerbaijani Karabakh khanate’s Panahali khan in 1752. Taking into account this glorious history and in order to accelerate the restoration of Shusha, President Ilham Aliyev declared 2022 as the “Year of …
Read More »Major filling station under construction in liberated Shusha
Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company (SOCAR) President Rovnag Abdullayev has said that a big filling station is under construction in liberated Shusha city, Trend has reported. Abdullayev noted that the country is building filling stations in Aghdam and Fuzuli regions as well. He added that the first filling station has been built in …
Read More »Azerbaijan presents “Shusha, you are free!” documentary film
The documentary film “Shusha, you are free!” was presented to the audience, Trend reports. The film, jointly produced by Baku Media Center and Salnamafilm studio, reflects interesting details of the Shusha operation, one of the brightest pages of modern military history. The film presents interviews with valiant Azerbaijani soldiers and officers – …
Read More »President, Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev made speech in front of servicemen in Shusha
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev has made a speech in front of the servicemen in Shusha. President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev greeted the servicemen, and the national anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was played. President, Commander-in-Chief of the …
Read More »Global Baku Forum: Last panel held in Shusha
The last panel within the 8th Global Forum has been held in Shusha. Co-Chairman of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center Ismail Serageldin delivered a lecture on the value of cultural heritage from an economic point of view during the panel titled “The Valuation of Culture”. Serageldin demonstrated the methods for calculating the …
Read More »Shusha Musical Drama Theater gets ready for new season
The Shusha State Musical Drama Theater will open the 148th season on October 9. The theater team will please the audience with new play “The Rabbit’s Birthday”, written by Khanimana Alibeyli. The Rabbit’s Birthday is directed by Honored Artist Logman Karimov, production designer is Valeh Mammadov. The play will bring together Ayshan Mirzaeva, …
Read More »Azerbaijan’s Shusha marks Remembrance Day by minute of silence
A minute of silence to commemorate the second Armenia-Azerbaijan Karabakh war martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan has been observed in the city of Shusha, which was liberated from the Armenian occupation, Trend reports. A nationwide minute of silence to honor the memory of the second Karabakh …
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