AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWomen at Work: Afsana Bayramova and her sniffer dog Rocky search for landmines in Azerbaijan’s former frontline areas, helping clear the way for displaced families to return. Bayramova is among a small number of women working in the traditionally male-dominated field. Turkic Cinema: Azerbaijani director Zaur Gasimli won Best Director at Istanbul’s Korkut Ata Film Festival for Tağıyev: Mektep. The festival screened 56 films from across the Turkic world. Music & Memory: At Baku Book Center, Baku-born violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky discussed composer Dmitry Shostakovich’s legacy and his links to Azerbaijan as part of the Baku International Arts Festival. Azerbaijani Arts Abroad: Sculptor Mushfig Heydarov led a masterclass for students at Karachi’s World Culture Festival, while soprano Fidan Hajiyeva headlined a Victory Day concert at London’s Royal College of Music. Culture at COP31: Azerbaijan’s pavilion in Antalya is showcasing the country’s culture, tourism and green-energy projects, with visitors also invited to sample traditional cuisine.
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