Nakhchivan Through the Eyes of Foreigners

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Erik Olson, a citizen of the United States of America: "Nakhchivan is the cultural capital of Azerbaijan"

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Tourists visiting the autonomous republic share their good impressions about Nakhchivan on social networks after returning to their countries. Erik Olson, a citizen of the United States of America visited the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic this May and shared information about Nakhchivan to the internet site "TripAdvisor" and "Facebook" social networking site.

Erik Olson writes in his post "Nakhchivan is incredible!" on the internet site "TripAdvisor": "More people need to visit Nakhchivan. This is one of my favorite places I've been to in the last couple years. It is definitely the jewel of Azerbaijan with many more historic sites to see than Baku or "mainland" Azerbaijan. Emil is a fantastic guide, he really knows the history and is very friendly and accommodating. They can help to set everything up from internal flights to accommodations. Highly recommend!"

Erik Olson shared his thoughts on "Facebook" social network: "I spent the last couple days in the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan. In 1990 after 70 years of Soviet rule, Nakhchivan called for independence out of protest to the nationalist movement happening in Azerbaijan. After the fall of the Soviet Union a war broke out between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Nakhchivan shares borders with Armenia, Iran and Turkey. I stayed in Nakhchivan city at the amazing Tabriz hotel. I had a fantastic guide show me all the sites. It really is the cultural capital of Azerbaijan! This is definitely a highlight of the Caucasus region. If anyone is interested in visiting Nakhchivan, Emil Pashali is the best person to set to everything. His company Natig Travel is amazing".

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International drawing festival made good impressions

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“Nakhchivan-cradle of humanity” IV International Drawing Festival dedicated to the 95^th anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev was held. In the frame of the international festival organized by Knowledge Foundation under the Chairman of the Supreme Majlis of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Ministry of Culture and Artists’ Union, the artists got acquainted with interesting places, historical monuments, cultural institutions of the ancient land. On the last day of the festival the participants got acquainted with Garabaghlar Tomb Complex, “Jahan” Shopping Center, Nakhchivan Business Center, viewed drawing exhibition organized at Nakhchivan State University. We met them and learned their impressions about Nakhchivan.

Farhad Khalilov, the chairman of Artists’ Union of Azerbaijan, People’s artist: - Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, the integral part of Azerbaijan, is rich land with its historical past and culture. Over the past years, the autonomous republic passed a great development way, new, beautiful, architectural building have been constructed, modern roads have been built, different museums have been established. A lot of work has been done in the field of culture in the autonomous republic. This is the great care of the Chairman of the Supreme Majlis of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic to the development of national culture. Thanks to this care, the best modern conditions have been created for artists in Nakhchivan, their labor is appreciated highly. Holding the IV International Drawing Festival “Nakhchivan- cradle of humanity” is an example of attention shown to culture in the autonomous republic. This festival is of great importance for the autonomous republic. Artists from different countries of the world have come to Nakhchivan to participate here. Nakhchivan’s nature, historical buildings are inexhaustible theme sources for them. And it enables Nakhchivan to be known and promoted in the international arena. Once more I express my gratitude to the Chairman of the Supreme Majlis on behalf of the artists for the organization of the festival.

Ingrid Tersman: “Nakhchivan achieved great progress in economy, education, energy and other fields”

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Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden in the Republic of Azerbaijan Ingird Tersman paid a visit to Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. In the frame of his visit he got acquainted with production, cultural institutions of the autonomous republic, visited historical monuments. A lecture by Swedish diplomat for Nakhchivan State University students was met with great interest.

On 18 May, Swedish Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ingrid Tersman, completed his visit to Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.

The guest shared his impressions about Nakhchivan with “Sharg gapisi” newspaper:

-The aim of my visit is to get acquainted with Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and production institutions. I held several meetings in the autonomous republic, visited educational and cultural institutions. While in Nakhchivan, I have witnessed that this ancient land has made great progress in the fields of economy, education, energy and other fields. The autonomous republic has a strong potential to continue these achievements in the future.

Seminar participants shared their impressions about Nakhchivan

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Head of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Azerbaijan Kestutis Yankauskas visited Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.

Kestutis Yankauskas noted that he had held high level meetings in the frame of the visit. The aim of the visit is to participate at “Vocational and Training Seminar”. At this seminar, the European and Nakhchivan specialists will exchange scientific and expertise on the subject and discuss future prospects of cooperation.

"The visit also aims to prepare for the European Days in Nakhchivan which will be held in September. Within this framework, representatives of embassies of 20 EU member states will arrive in Nakhchivan",- Kestutis Yankauskas said. He added that these events will be dedicated to youth, education and business. The development of these fields between Nakhchivan and the European Union will be discussed jointly.

As you know, the 100^th anniversary of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic is celebrated this year. Nakhchivan is the Youth Capital of Azerbaijan and Capital of Islamic Culture for 2018 as well. We see that young people participate in these events actively. We also want to pay more attention to intellectual development and creative activity of Azerbaijani youth together with the Government of Azerbaijan.

Antiquity and modernity of Nakhchivan made great impressions on Ukrainian guests

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On the occasion of the 95th anniversary of prominent ophthalmologist-scientist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva, a group of teachers of the secondary school specializing in foreign languages No.12 named after Academician Zarifa Aliyeva in Irpin city of the Ukrainian Republic visited the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. During the visit, the guests got acquainted with the sightseeing places of Nakhchivan, the educational, cultural and health institutions of the autonomous republic. The members of the delegation expressed their impressions on Nakhchivan.

Valentina Antonenko – the principal of the secondary school specializing in foreign languages No.12 named after Academician Zarifa Aliyeva in Irpin city: - First of all, I express my gratitude to Mr. Vasif Talibov, the Chairman of the Supreme Majlis of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, for his assistance in organizing this visit. We visited many educational and cultural institutions of the autonomous republic, and went to Duzdagh Physiotherapy Center. Nakhchivan has an ancient history and culture and it is so interesting for us. What's more interesting is that people here have great love for their history and values, they promote them. For example, we got acquainted with the Garabaghlar Tomb Complex that currently being restored, it reflects pearls of Eastern architecture. This careful attitude to historical monuments as this complex shows the care of your state to your historical past. Nakhchivan admired us by its historical past and culture, as well as its modern rapid development.