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"Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum"

On March 13, 1967, the Council of Ministers of the Azerbaijan SSR established the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum in Baku on the initiative of the carpet artist, pedagogue, outstanding scientist Latif Karimov. The main goal of the creation of the museum is to preserve the national artistic heritage of Azerbaijani carpets and present them to the general public after studying them. On April 26, 1972, national leader Heydar Aliyev participated in the opening of the first exhibition of the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, which was organized in the Juma Mosque, an architectural monument of the 19th century, located in the Old City. In the 1970s and 1980s, thanks to Heydar Aliyev’s continuous support, the museum had the opportunity to acquire art samples and thereby expand its collection. Among the most famous examples of the museum are Shirvan, Gazakh and Guba carpets. In 2007, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Ilham Aliyev signed an order on the construction of a new building for the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum in the Seaside National Park. In 2014, a new building meeting the most modern requirements of museum work was built based on the project of Austrian architect Franz Jantz. In 2010, Azerbaijani carpet art was included in UNESCO’s “Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” with the support of the First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva. By the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated July 15, 2019, the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum was granted the status of “National museum” for its exceptional services in the field of protection and promotion of the carpet art of our country.

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On the occasion of the International Day of Museums on May 18, an event on the theme "The role of museums in the protection of cultural heritage" was held in the "Genocide Memorial Complex" in Guba.

Fuad Orujov, the representative of the Khachmaz Regional Culture Department for the Guba region, employees of the Guba House of Culture and the Guba Heydar Aliyev Center took part in the event. The Director of the Complex, Dr. Rakhshanda Bayramova first congratulated the employees working in the field of culture on the occasion of this day and noted that museums are of great importance in terms of preserving historical memory. The speakers who spoke later brought to the attention of the participants of the event that the role of museums in human life and special attention was paid to this area during the times of Heydar Aliyev’s rule.

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"The Palace of Mirahmad Khan"

This perfect example of oriental architecture has been gracing the center of Lankaran since 1913. Despite the fact that the architects were French, we still see the mastership and beauty of the oriental art of building. The house with its three floors was the first multi-story building in the city. Its history is interesting enough and rich in the events. Mir Ahmad Khan ordered to build a palace for his wife Tugra to celebrate her winning the contest on the Transcaucasian beauties. After the revolution, the building was socialized, and the fate of its inhabitants was tragic. Later, it housed the Soviet authorities. Today, the Lankaran History-Ethnography Museum is located in the building exhibiting more than seven thousand artifacts related to the region’s history.

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"The Geological Museum of Azerbaijan"

“The Geological Museum of Azerbaijan was established in Baku in 1969, based on the personal collection of the prominent geologist Ivan Sitkovsky. The museum, operating under the Geological Department of Azerbaijan, is one of the largest museums in the country. It provides information on the geological history of Azerbaijan, as well as developments and innovations in the field.
The museum displays more than 5,000 rock, mineral, and crystal samples collected from all regions of the country, along with geographical maps, agricultural artifacts, various geological objects, and images related to Azerbaijan’s oil and gas industry, energy potential, shipping, and marine ecosystem on interactive screens.
One of the most interesting sections of the museum is the “Culture and Minerals” section, which describes the characteristics of red, pink, and purple mineral samples through panels and diagrams showcasing different color qualities.”

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"Miniature Book Museum"

The Museum of Miniature Books, located in the Old City of Baku, near the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, has been operating since April 23, 2002. About 8,000 miniature books from 76 countries are preserved in the museum. Books of various genres and topics are displayed here in matchbox or postage stamp sizes. In addition, the collection includes the smallest book in the world, whose size is 2×2 mm, the writings and images of which can be read only with the help of a magnifying glass. As the world’s largest collection of miniature books, the museum is one of the favorite places of local and foreign tourists.
Mrs. Zarifa Salahova, the founder of the museum, collected miniature books for 35 years and created branches of the museum in Nakhchivan and Ganja.Various books signed by well-known people of former CIS countries and other foreign countries, as well as 40 unique miniatures by American artists were donated to the museum’s collection. In the exposition of the museum, among our outstanding classics, Nizami Ganjavi, Nasimi, Muhammad Fizuli, Khurshidbanu Natavan, Mirza Fatali Akhundov, Samad Vurgun, etc. miniature books are also displayed.

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"Nakhchivan Memorial Museum"

In the year 2000, the “Memorial” museum was established in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic with the aim of preserving the memory of the victims affected by conflicts in the territories of Azerbaijan. The museum seeks to commemorate those who lost their lives during various periods, including instances of mass genocide perpetrated by certain Armenian Dashnak groups. Additionally, it pays tribute to those who perished in battles fought for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
The museum’s exhibition is thoughtfully arranged in chronological order. It covers significant events such as the acts of mass genocide committed by the Armenian Dashnaks during 1905-1907 and 1918-1920. It also addresses the forced deportation of Azerbaijanis from their ancestral lands between 1948 and 1953, as well as the tragedies of January 20, 1990, and Khojaly on February 26, 1992. The exhibition features a wide array of exhibits, including photographs and personal belongings, which depict the challenges faced by our compatriots during the defense of our lands in the 1990s.
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The Azerbaijan National Art Museum, established in 1936, is one of the largest museums in Azerbaijan. Since 1943, the museum has been named after Rustam Mustafayev, one of the pioneers of realistic theater and decorative art. It houses an impressive collection of over 18,000 exhibits.

In 2011, the State Art Museum of Azerbaijan was granted the status of the National Museum by the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The museum is located in two adjacent historical buildings known as the “De Burun Manor” and the “Marinsky Women’s Gymnasium.” These buildings are connected through a modern-style glass case.
The museum offers a comprehensive representation of various art forms from Western Europe, Russia, Islamic and Eastern countries, as well as our national culture. It showcases a wide range of artwork including paintings, graphics, sculptures, and decorative-applied art such as porcelain, precious metals, embroidery, and carpets. The exhibits span different periods and styles, providing a rich tapestry of world visual and applied art.”
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After Heydar Aliyev returned to power as the national leader, the development of sports and physical education in Azerbaijan became one of the most important branches of the state's strategy.

In 1994, the Ministry of Youth and Sports was established by the Supreme Leader’s decree to implement the state’s sports policy. The future priorities were determined in the direction of eliminating the problems faced by sports, improving the financial well-being of athletes, and creating new sports complexes in the country.

On March 5, 1995, Heydar Aliyev signed a new decree establishing a fund under the President of Azerbaijan to promote a healthy lifestyle among the population of the Republic of Azerbaijan and to develop the material and technical base of physical education. The aim was to create a solid foundation for the internationalization of Azerbaijani sports.

Today, thanks to the high state attention given to the development of sports, Azerbaijani athletes represent the country with dignity in prestigious world competitions and the Olympic Games, increasing their success year by year.

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Heydar Aliyev, the genius who saved Azerbaijan from inevitable disaster with his return to power in 1993, and initiated the fateful changes in the country's political and economic life, began to make important decisions and measures for this rise.

Under the leadership of national leader Heydar Aliyev, on September 20, 1994, one of the most important agreements in the history of Azerbaijan in the 20th century due to its political, economic and strategic importance – the joint development and production of a part of the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli oil field located in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea. Agreement on share distribution – “Contract of the Century” was signed. 11 international oil companies (Amoco, BP, McDermott, UNOCAL, SOCAR, Lukoil, Statoil) representing 7 countries of the world (Azerbaijan, USA, Great Britain, Russia, Turkey, Norway and Saudi Arabia) in the “Deal of the Century” worth 7.4 billion dollars , Turkish Petrollari, Pennzoil, Ramco, Delta) participated.

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People have always been united by spirituality, as moral principles are considered to be superior to other principles.

Heydar Aliyev, the national leader, was a wise elder and experienced head of state who frequently shared his valuable ideas with the people about the fundamental principles that form the moral foundations of our society and provided direction for their preservation and development.
In August 2001, Heydar Aliyev stated that “Each nation has its own mentality. The mentality of our Azerbaijani people is its great wealth. No two nations can have similar values. I say again, the attachment of each nation to itself, to its historical roots, to the national and moral values created by its ancestors is a great factor. We should benefit from the progressive moral values of the world and further develop the cultural level of our people and educate the young generation in a healthier and purer moral mood.”