Baku / 03.10.18 / Turan: Eldar Ismailov"s book" Azerbaijanis in a convoy of Russian emperors" was published in Moscow. The monograph tells about the history, traditions, deployment, principles of selection and personnel of one of the units of His own Imperial Majesty of the convoy - a team of Muslims, formed in 1839 and reformed in 1856 in the 4th platoon (Muslims) of the Life Guard Caucasian Squadron .
For 42 years, until the abolition of the Life Guards of the Caucasian squadron in 1881, Azerbaijanis served in this division of the Russian Guard.
A significant part of the book is the publication of biographical essays of officers, as well as all lower ranks who served in the team and a platoon of Muslims. From the ranks of this unit in the officers of the Russian army were released more than 200 lower ranks. The new historical book contains about 100 unique illustrations found in the archives and museums of Russia and Azerbaijan. Many of them are published for the first time. The book was published in the historical series "The Library of the "Old Zeughgauz." Circulation is 1000 copies.
E.E.Ismailov, who lives in Moscow wrote the book "Persian Princes from the House of Qajars in the Russian Empire", published in Moscow in 2010, and the book "Cavaliers-Azerbaijanis" (2005) .- 0-
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The European Union (EU) Delegation to Azerbaijan in partnership with the Embassies of the EU Member States will organise the first exhibition of the European national costumes within the fifth edition of the “FantazEU” Cultural Heritage Festival.
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On November 28 at 5:00 PM, the opening ceremony of Ukrainian Film Days will take place at Landmark Cinema in Baku. The event is organized by the Embassy of Ukraine in Azerbaijan. From November 28 to December 1, residents of Baku and guests of the capital will have the opportunity to watch a selection of the best films by Ukrainian filmmakers. The event will open with a press briefing.
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At the Yuva Baku gallery, visual artist Lali Binyatova recently unveiled her latest experimental works, blending the mediums of photography and painting to craft an entirely new dimension of art. The exhibition, aptly titled Revolutionary of the Soul, defies conventional artistic boundaries, offering viewers an immersive experience where reality is reimagined through the artist’s unique lens.
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In Azerbaijan, the cost of books spans a broad spectrum, typically ranging from 5 to 25 AZN ($3 to $15). Yet, with the rising cost of living, many avid readers are finding it increasingly challenging to afford their favorite titles. As a result, second-hand books, e-books, and online international orders have become popular alternatives for those seeking affordable access to literature.
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