Baku/21.05.22/Turan: On the eve of the Day of Azerbaijan Republic (28 May), the book "Birth of Azerbaijani Republic: National Struggle in 1917-1918" by late historian Aydin Balayev was published in Baku, author's widow, journalist Nailya Balayeva told Turan.
The new edition is the second in a three-volume book on the history of the Azerbaijan National Republic, which Balayev prepared in the last years of his life. The volume was published at the publishing house "House of Books".
A Russian-language version of this book was published by the author in the late nineties. Publication in Azerbaijani language was prepared with due regard for wishes of the readers," N. Balayeva said.
Note that historian Aidyn Balayev died unexpectedly in December 2021. He was born on November 19, 1956, in Baku. Graduated from the faculty of history at Baku State University in 1980 and also attended Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Balayev's books include "Azerbaijanis" (2017), "Mammad Emin Rasulzadeh" (2009), "The February Revolution and the National Outskirts", "The March Events of 1918 in Azerbaijan" (2007), etc.-0-
Culture
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On July 9, the 2024 Germany-France Gender Equality Award for contributions to gender equality was presented at the residence of the German Embassy in Azerbaijan.
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The search for identity and meaning in life by modern humans is a topic recently addressed by many artists. The group exhibition "Everything Will Be Alright: Tomorrow or Someday" at YAY Gallery features works by Rasim Babayev, Elshan Baba, Orkhan Huseynov, Terlan Gorchu, Aida Mahmudova, Qafar Rzayev, Zamir Suleymanov, and CHINGIZ. This exhibition explores various aspects of truth and identity through the contemporary lens. Curated by Zahra Mammadova, the exhibition focuses on how art influences individuals.
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People seek to learn about past eras by conducting research on the internet, watching films, or being regular attendees of theatrical performances. Some periods in cultural history have not been deeply studied, and finding precise, detailed information in the Azerbaijani language is nearly impossible. One such period is the Qajar era, which lasted from 1794 to 1985.
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V "Sevil" International Women's Documentary Film Festival is held in Azerbaijan from 5 to 12 July.
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