Kurban Said, is the pseudonym of the author of Ali and Nino, a novel originally published in 1937 in the German language by the Austrian publisher E.P. Tal. The novel has since been published in more than 30 languages. The true identity of the author is in dispute.
Firidun bey Ahmad bey oglu Kocharli or Kocharlinski was a prominent Azerbaijani writer, philologist and literary critic.
Azerbaijan International is a magazine that discusses issues related to Azerbaijanis around the world. It was established in 1993 shortly after the dissolution of the Soviet Union when Azerbaijan gained its independence. Since then, it has been published quarterly in English with occasional articles in the Azerbaijani language in Latin and Arabic scripts. The magazine has offices in Los Angeles and Baku.
Vugar Nariman oglu Orujov is an Azerbaijani-Russian two-time freestyle wrestling world champion and an Olympic bronze medalist.
Yusif Vazir Chamanzaminli, also spelled Chemenzeminli, born Yusif Mirbaba oghlu Vazirov was an Azerbaijani statesman and writer known for his novels, short stories, essays, and diaries. Evidence points to the fact that Chamanzaminli was the primary core author of the famous romance novel Ali and Nino first published in 1937 in Austria under the pen-name of Kurban Said.
Aziz Mammad Karim oglu Aliyev was an Azerbaijani, Dagestani and Soviet politician, scientist, and member of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. He was the father-in-law of Azerbaijan's President Heydar Aliyev, who married his daughter Zarifa Aliyeva, and maternal grandfather of Azerbaijan's current President Ilham Aliyev.
In 1991 Azerbaijan recovered its independence from the Soviet Union which was recognized by Greece in December 31, 1991. Diplomatic relations established in 1992. The Greek embassy in Baku was opened in the spring of 1993. The embassy of Azerbaijan in Athens was opened in August 2004.
The Office of the President of Azerbaijan is the executive administration of President of Azerbaijan. The office is in charge of fulfilling the constitutional responsibilities of the President. The headquarters of office is located on Istiglaliyyat Street of the capital city, Baku.
Hidayat Khudush oglu Orujov is a notable writer and an Azerbaijani politician serving as the Chairman of State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations of Azerbaijan Republic.
Qaleh Vazir is a village in Zeberkhan Rural District, Zeberkhan District, Nishapur County, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 200, in 60 families.
Rustam Orujov is an Azerbaijani judoka. He competed in the men's 73 kg event at the 2012 Summer Olympics; after defeating Gideon van Zyl in the second round, he was eliminated by Mansur Isaev in the third round. He won the silver medal in the men's 73 kg event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Vugar is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
Ali Nazem – was an Azerbaijani poet, writer and literary critic of Azerbaijani literature.
Bagh-e Vazir is a village in Mishu-e Jonubi Rural District, Sufian District, Shabestar County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 610, in 147 families.
Orujov, Orujev or Orudzhev is an Azerbaijani masculine surname, its feminine counterpart is Orujova, Orujeva or Orudzheva. It may refer to
Vazir Surkhay oglu Orujov is the National Hero of Azerbaijan and the participant of the Nagorno-Karabakh War.
Hidayet Heydarov is an Azerbaijani judoka who won a gold medal at the 2017 European Judo Championships. He defeated his teammate Rustam Orujov at the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games final.
Raguf Orujov was the Lieutenant-colonel of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, veteran of the Nagorno-Karabakh War, and warrior of the 2016 Nagorno-Karabakh clashes. He was posthumously awarded the "For heroism" Medal.
