Azerbaijan and its changes to 104 years of the Republic Day 🇦🇿 (English version 🇬🇧)

May 28, 1918 was not just another day in the life of Azerbaijanis, that day the National Council of Azerbaijan declared its independence under the official name of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan, a process known as its Republic Day.

The territory was a pioneer in the area in becoming the first secular state as well as one of the first, long before even some Central European countries, to grant women the right to vote. In cultural matters, the nation of Azerbaijan was also the one that had its first theater, opera and its first ballet in the Muslim East.

Baku Opera.

Although Azerbaijan, as this note says, proclaimed its Republic Day in 1918, its full independence came on October 18, 1991 after the fall of the USSR. In 1993 Heydar Aliyev, one of the founding fathers of the Republic, won the presidential elections with 98.8% of the votes and the Azerbaijani people strongly began to forge their identity by placing trust in their leader, following his legacy from 2003 his son and current President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Heydar and Ilham Aliyev.

Gas and Oil: the riches of Azerbaijan

Oil and natural gas represent the main exports of Azerbaijan, a country that, thanks to its significant crude oil reserves, ranks 18th in the world ranking in terms of the volume of its deposits of said hydrocarbon.

Baku: classic and futuristic city at the same time

The country has about 10 million inhabitants. Its capital, Baku, known as "the pearl of the Caspian" is home to 2,236,000 million people. The city preserves an ancient, medieval and walled style that contrasts with the futuristic and modern architectural model that can be seen in its center. Among its most outstanding symbols are the Flame Towers, the Baku eye, the maiden tower, the Heydar Aliyev complex, its famous carpet museum and the museum of miniature books, among others.

- Night in Baku with the Caspian Sea and the Flame Towers.

Historic Center.

Carpet Museum.

Heydar Aliyev Center.

Azerbaijan and sport:

The country has a very strong sports practice policy, in fact it has come out to show itself more to the world by hosting, for example, the UEFA Europa League final between Arsenal FC and Chelsea in 2019 at the Olympic stadium in Baku, the same structure that hosted some Euro 2020 matches in 2021. Although for years the sport for which its capital is best known is Motor Racing, Baku has hosted Formula 1 since 2017 where the pilots race in its attractive street circuit every season, this year it will be held between June 10 and 12.

Final between Arsenal and Chelsea, Baku Olympic Stadium.

F1, Baku Grand Prix.

Susha: Cultural Capital of the Year 2022

After his release after the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict (2020), President Ilham Aliyev announced that 2022 would be the year of Susha, one of the most significant cities in the historical, political and social life of Azerbaijan.

Although the movements in the city have already begun with the restoration of historical monuments, roads and various infrastructure projects, the agenda indicates that during the year typical cultural events of the nation will be held, ranging from its gastronomy and dances to photographic exhibitions. and informative about the years of occupation.

Shusha at night, Azerbaijan.

Xaribulbul, regional Shusha flower.

Ilham Aliyev - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.