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Surviving Revolution, Finding Paris: The Story of Banin

The story begins with an event that was quite common in Azerbaijan at the time—oil was struck in the backyard. This “black gold” brought immense wealth, foreign tutors and servants, luxurious clothes, and travel opportunities around the world. Banin’s grandfather, Shamsi Asadullayev, became what people called "Allah’s favored son." Umm…

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Жена Поэта в Сталинских Репрессиях: Шукрия

1993 год, Шамкирский район. Журналист берет интервью у очень пожилой женщины. Следы времени отпечатались в ее глубоких морщинах, а глаза полны страдания. Ей трудно говорить, больно вспоминать... Воскрешая в своей памяти дела давно минувших дней, она вопрошает сквозь слезы, дрожащим голосом: "Что я плохого сделала?" Но на этот вопрос нет…

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Nigar Shikhlinskaya: Love, Loss, and Unyielding Determination

Nigar was born into the family of Mirza Huseyn Afandi Gayibov, a prominent religious figure and an exceptionally educated man. Devoted to science and enlightenment, Mirza Hussein firmly defended women’s right to education, often saying, "There is no such prohibition in the Shari'a." He ensured his two daughters received the…

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Letters from Siberia: Huseyn Javid’s Final Days and Resilient Mishkinaz

Mishkinaz and Javid lived in neighboring houses divided by the Bazarchay River. Javid spent much time by the river, and Mishkinaz often watched him from her window as he walked there in the mornings. Mishkinaz was close friends with Javid's nieces, Rubaba and Saltanat, who frequently visited one another. Their…