Russia, Moscow /corr. Trend R.Agayev/ The presentation ceremony of the first edition of the Baku magazine, of which Editor-in-Chief is Leyla Aliyeva, the Head of Heydar Aliyev Foundation's Representation in Russia, took place in Rits-Kartlon Hotel in Moscow. The event was attended by the outstanding cultural, scientific, public-political figures and intellectuals of Russia, business-elites, as well as representatives of the Russian show-business.
The presenter of the ceremony, popular TV presenter, Vladimir Molchanov, stated in his speech that each people has a favorable city in life where he/she is always eager to go, and this city for many people attending this event is the capital of Azerbaijan, lovely city Baku. Comprehensively speaking of the history, geographic situation and national composition of the city, Molchanov presented a short film about Azerbaijan.
Later, congratulating the participants of the event, the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine and also the Head of Heydar Aliyev Foundation's Representation in Russia, Leyla Aliyeva, said that the presentation of the Baku magazine is a very glad event for her because an effort was made to demonstrate all beauties of the city via this magazine.
According to her, today Baku is the place of economic development, national traditions and rich cultural values. Baku has always differed with its tolerance and hospitality and is native city for people of various nationalities, Leyla Aliyeva said. "Today presenting this magazine in Moscow, we tried to bring small part of the ancient culture of Azerbaijan to Russia's capital and prepared an interesting national concert," she said.
The Head of Heydar Aliyev Foundation's Representation in Russia stated that Azerbaijan and Russia are connected by the long years fraternity and good-neighbourliness. She voiced her confidence that the Baku magazine will further develop the cultural dialogue between the two countries, as well as will be a source of information about Azerbaijan. Leyla Aliyeva congratulated those who worked on the establishment of the magazine.
Attending the event, the First Lady of Azerbaijan, President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mehriban Aliyeva, said that participating in the presentation of the Baku magazine in Moscow is double gladness for her. She congratulated Editor-in-Chief Leyla Aliyeva and her team on the occasion of the successful realization of this project.
"Everything is important, including works of journalists, preparation of photos, materials and editing decision. All these play an important role. I think that this young team succeeded in creating such beautiful and interesting magazine within a short period," Mehriban Aliyeva said.
According to the President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, there are publications that acquire their readers hardly and for long. However, the situation is just opposite here: numerous auditoriums have long waited for the publication of this magazine. According to her, this magazine will establish a bridge not only between Baku and Moscow, but also between various regions of Russia. She voiced her hope that the Baku magazine will be a favorable publication not only for the Azerbaijanis residing in Russia, but also for those who are near Azeri people and are interested in their culture, history.
Mehriban Aliyeva delivered greetings and the best wishes to all event participants on behalf of the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and red the congratulation of the State Head to the team of the Baku magazine. "I congratulate all members of the team of the Baku magazine on the occasion of the first edition of the magazine. The magazine takes the name of our city. It is incumbent. Baku is a unique city. Baku's contemporary face, fascination of its ancient streets, original panorama of Baku bight remain in the memory of those who visit Baku at least once. It is the surprising atmosphere of Baku which was fully reflected on the pages of the magazine. The pages of the Baku magazine contain facts of our history and more obvious events of today. I think that the Azerbaijanis and Azerbaijani diasporas received a beautiful present. I believe that the number of its readers will be expanding in and out Azerbaijan. Today Azerbaijan is dynamically developing. Our achievements in various spheres find their reflections on the pages of many publications. However, up to now, we had not a Russian-language magazine providing objective information about Azerbaijan. This magazine will fully fill up this information emptiness. In addition, the magazine gives an opportunity to become familiarized with the Azerbaijanis residing in Russia and to further know about their achievements and problems. I hope that soon the Baku magazine will be published in other languages, combining the Azerbaijanis residing in various countries. I wish happiness, health and prosperity to those who assisted in publishing this magazine. Successes!"the letter says.
Participating in the ceremony, Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Russia, Polad Bulbuloglu, also congratulated the team of the Baku magazine.
The laureate of the international contests, honorable artist of Azerbaijan Opera and Ballet, Samir Jafarov, opened the concert part of the ceremony with the song of the popular Azerbaijani composer Tofig Guliyev about Baku.
An exclusive contribution to the establishment of the Baku magazine was made by the Commercial Director of "Crocus International", Emin Agalarov. Describing the magazine beautiful, interesting and contemporary, he performed both his songs and popular hits.