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Thousands of words used in the Azerbaijani language have been borrowed from Russian. Even though Azerbaijani equivalents exist, Russian-based expressions continue to be used at official and social levels. For example, words such as “uchot” (accounting record), “bukhgalteriya” (accounting), “yest” (is/there is), “voobshe” (in general), “tak” (so), “da” (yes), and many others. At the same time, despite historical influences, the Azerbaijani language has preserved its structure, and the current goal is to make it more standardized, functional, and competitive.
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Azerbaijan continues to face systemic challenges in tackling domestic violence despite an established legal framework, with experts warning that official statistics reflect only a fraction of the problem and that institutional weaknesses limit effective protection for victims.
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On paper, Azerbaijan is still growing. Its population reached just over 10.25 million in 2025, edging upward by a modest 0.3 percent. But beneath that steady headline figure, a more consequential transformation is unfolding — one that is reshaping families, labor markets and the country’s long-term economic trajectory.
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This year in Azerbaijan, spring officially began on March 20 at 13:45 Baku time (UTC+4), when the spring equinox occurred, marking the arrival of the Novruz holiday.
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