Conversations in Baku: What Locals Think About Russia, Armenia and the Soviet Past
Firuze Restauran – Muzaffer Bey The first evening, we chose to dine at Firuze Restaurant, where Muzaffer Bey, who worked as a waiter, took care of us. He is an Azerbaijani man under the age of 30. When we told him we were from Türkiye, he approached us warmly, like many others, and we chatted…
Baku Travel Notes
Note: This trip took place between February 15-18, 2025. 🇦🇿 General Information About Azerbaijan Azerbaijan has been home to various civilizations throughout history. The Shirvanshahs, who hold an important place in history, established a state with its capital in Shamakhi in eastern Azerbaijan, and this state ruled over Azerbaijani lands between the 9th and 16th…