[15] Further archeological excavations revealed various prehistoric settlements, native temples, statues and other artifacts within the territory of the modern city and around it. Following the victory of Azerbaijan's representative Eldar & Nigar at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, Baku hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. Ismail I laid siege to Baku in 1501 and captured it; he allowed the Shirvanshahs to remain in power, under Safavid suzerainty. Добро пожаловать в бакинский ад! The construction will take place in three stages and will be completed by 2016. In 2007 the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid, was opened. [126] From April to November Baku Port is accessible to ships loading cargoes for direct voyages from Western European and Mediterranean ports. In 2003, UNESCO placed the Inner City on the List of World Heritage in Danger, citing damage from a November 2000 earthquake, poor conservation as well as "dubious" restoration efforts. Verily, the words of the Scriptures find illustration here: 'the rock poured me out rivers of oil. World Language Center is a professional, independently-owned school located in the heart of Baku city center. Baku is also one of world's leading chess centres, having produced famous grandmasters like Teimour Radjabov, Vugar Gashimov, Garry Kasparov, Shahriyar Mammadyarov and Rauf Mammadov, as well as the arbiter Faik Hasanov. The Hamam is open to women on Mondays and Fridays and to men on the other days of the week. [26] The intensive growth of the population started in the middle of the 19th century when Baku was a small town with a population of about 7,000 people. The Heydar Aliyev International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Baku. Etymological studies also further indicate that current dialects spoken from Baku through Khalkhal to Semnan, all originated from a common source. But some historians report Pahlavi being spoken in Tabriz as late as the 17th century. "Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger", http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ijsl.2009.2009.issue-198/issue-files/ijsl.2009.2009.issue-198.xml, Azərbaycan Respublikasının Regional dillər və ya azlıqların dilləri haqqında Avropa Xartiyasına dair bəyanatı, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Languages_of_Azerbaijan&oldid=978604081, Wikipedia articles needing clarification from July 2014, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 September 2020, at 22:06. The main movie theatre is Azerbaijan Cinema. Mikayil Mushfig, Bakuvian poet and victim of the Stalinist purges. Drilling for oil began in the mid-1800s, with the first oil well drilled in the Bibi-Heybat suburb of Baku in 1846. UEFA Europa League Final 2019 was played at the Olympic Stadium in Baku on 29 May 2019 between English sides Chelsea and Arsenal. After the Battle of Baku, the Azerbaijani irregular troops, with the tacit support of the Turkish command, conducted four days of pillaging and killing of 10,000 to 30,000[35] of the Armenian residents of Baku. [18] In 1604 Baku fortress was destroyed by Shah Abbas I (r. 1588-1629). Some of the most influential Baku newspapers include the daily Azadliq, Zaman (The Time), Bakinskiy Rabochiy (Baku Worker), Echo and the English-language Baku Today. [13] Lotfi A. Zadeh, artificial intelligence researcher, founder of fuzzy mathematics, fuzzy set theory, and fuzzy logic. By the beginning of the 20th century, half of the oil sold in international markets was being extracted in Baku. Among these are the townships on the islands of the Baku Archipelago, and the town of Oil Rocks built on stilts in the Caspian Sea, 60 kilometres (37 miles) away from Baku. 6, of his book Mafatih-ol-Olum. [73] A few years later, the Flag Pole was dismantled and the National Flag Square was closed off with fences. However, unlike many other cities with such climate features, Baku does not see extremely hot summers and substantial sunshine hours. Late modern and postmodern architecture began to appear in the early 2000s. Seeking to capitalize on the existing ethnic conflicts, by spring 1918, Bolsheviks inspired and condoned civil warfare in and around Baku. [45][46], Until 1988, Baku had very large Russian, Armenian, and Jewish populations which contributed to cultural diversity and added in various ways (music, literature, architecture and progressive outlook) to Baku's history. Baku is long attested under the Perso-Arabic name باکو (Bākū). Azerbaijani language is taught as a mother tongue. [28] Soon after investors appeared in Baku, including the Nobel Brothers in 1873 and the Rothschilds in 1882. These projects also caught the attention of international media as notable programmes such as Discovery Channel's Extreme Engineering did pieces focusing in on changes to the city.[86]. Beginning in 2010, the Baku International Sea Trade Port is being reconstructed. 65, Москва : Сов. At the beginning of 2009, Baku's urban population was estimated at just over two million people. Today, Baku is divided into 12 rayonlar (sub-rayons) (administrative districts) and 5 settlements of city type. It has been home to legendary jazz musicians like Vagif Mustafazadeh, Aziza Mustafa Zadeh, Rafig Babayev and Rain Sultanov. The Shirvan era greatly influenced Baku and the remainder of what is present-day Azerbaijan. With thoroughly planned WLC study program, you will be able to customize course and reach any goal within the time frame. 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There are a number of ancient hamams in Baku dating back to the 12th, 14th and 18th centuries. Headed by General William Thomson, British troops of 5,000 soldiers, including parts of Dunsterforce, arrived in Baku on 17 November. [122], Sea transport is vital for Baku, as the city is practically surrounded by the Caspian Sea to the east. [26], The Russians built the first oil-distilling factory in Balaxani in 1837. In other sources such as Surat-ol-Arz by Ebne Hoghel, Ahsan ol-Taqaaseem by Moqaddasi, and Masaalik va Mamaalik by Istakhri, the people of Azerbaijan are recorded as having spoken Iranian languages[clarification needed]. [25] The Study Abroad Office of WLC International Department offers assistance in all issues concerning a study stay abroad - no matter whether you are an Azerbaijani student wishing to go out or an international student (residing in Azerbaijan) intending to spend a period of time studying abroad. It is adjacent to the newly built International Centre of Mugham and the musical fountain. [32][33] After the massacre, on 28 May 1918, the Azerbaijani faction of the Transcaucasian Sejm proclaimed the independence of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) in Ganja, thereby becoming the first Muslim-majority democratic and secular republic. With the onset of the Karabakh War and the pogrom against Armenians starting in January 1990, the city's large Armenian population was expelled. The House of Shirvan, who ruled Baku since the 9th century, was extinguished in the course of the Safavid rule. Baku boasts a vibrant nightlife. Because of its intermittent periods of great prosperity as well as being the largest city in the Caucasus and one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse in the Soviet Union, Baku prides itself on having produced a disproportionate number of notable figures in the sciences, arts and other fields. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev returned several synagogues and a Jewish college, nationalised by the Soviets, to the Jewish community. Many of the city's most impressive buildings were built during the early 20th century, when architectural elements of the European styles were combined in eclectic style. World Language Center is a professional, independently-owned language school in Baku. Moreover, Baku has numerous libraries, many of which contain vast collections of historic documents from the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and Soviet periods, as well as from other civilisations of the past. Baku (/bəˈkuː, bɑːˈkuː, ˈbɑːkuː, ˈbækuː/;[6] Azerbaijani: Bakı, IPA: [bɑˈcɯ]) is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. Sustainability has become a key factor in future urban development.[39]. Tofiq Bahramov, a Soviet footballer and football referee from Azerbaijan. The motorway network around Baku is well developed and is constantly being extended. The medieval historian Yaqut al-Hamawi also used the phrase Al-ajam-ol-Azariyah ("The Azeri Iranian") in his books Mo'ajjem ol-Odabaa and Mo'jem ol Baladaan. The largest sport hub in the city is Baku Olympic Stadium with 68,700 seating capacity whose construction was completed in 2015. The city also annually hosts the international tournaments such as Baku Chess Grand Prix, President's Cup, Baku Open and bidding to host 42nd Chess Olympiad in 2014. Time passed, and I have graduated from the course, but the skills I have gained at WLC still facilitate my work enough. Al-Khwarizmi also mentions this in Chapter 6, Vol. Also, see Farhang e Kamaleddin Teflisi and Ajayeb ol-Makhluqaat by Najibeddin Hamadani[clarification needed], and the books Majmal-ol-Tavarikh wa al-qasas and Iskandar-Nameh e Qadeem for lists of words.). [34] The newly independent Azerbaijani republic, being unable to defend the independence of the country on their own, asked the Ottoman Empire for military support in accordance with clause 4 of the treaty between the two countries. It hosted the 57th Eurovision Song Contest in 2012, the 2015 European Games, 4th Islamic Solidarity Games, the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix since 2016, hosted the final of the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League, and will be one of the host cities for UEFA Euro 2020. Hey, pal! According to the 2009 census of the country it is spoken as a native language by 92.5% of the population[5] whereas Russian and English play significant roles as languages of education and communication. энциклопедия, 1-е изд., т. The Synergy Baku Cycling Project participates in the Tour d'Azerbaïdjan a 2.2 multi-stage bicycle race on the UCI Europe Tour. On 2 September 2010 with the inauguration of National Flag Square, Baku set the world record for tallest flagpole;[71][72] on 24 May 2011, the city of Dushanbe in Tajikistan set a new record with a 3 metres (9.8 feet)-higher flagpole. A popular etymology[12] in the 19th century considered it to be derived from Persian بادکوبه (Bâd-kube, meaning "wind-pounded city", a compound of bād, "wind", and kube, which is rooted in the verb کوبیدن kubidan, "to pound", thus referring to a place where wind would be strong and pounding,[13] as is the case of Baku, which is known to experience fierce winter snow storms and harsh winds). Local rail transport includes the Baku Funicular and the Baku Metro, a rapid-transit system notable for its art, murals, mosaics and ornate chandeliers. [31] The oil boom contributed to the massive growth of Baku. In March 1797, the tsarist troops left Baku and the city became part of Qajar Iran again. This popular name (Badkubə in modern Azerbaijani script) actually gained currency as a nickname for the city by the 19th century (e.g., it is used in Akinchi, volume 1, issue 1, p. 1), and is also reflected in the city's modern nickname as the "City of Winds" (Azerbaijani: Küləklər şəhəri). [123] The commuter ferries, along with the high-speed catamaran Seabus (Deniz Avtobusu), also form the main connection between the city and the Absheron peninsula. Muslim Magomayev, one of the most famous singers of the USSR. Уралочка, Ямамай и ЦЗ. Baku has several shopping malls; the most famous city centre malls are Port Baku, Park Bulvar, Ganjlik Mall, Metro Park, 28 MALL, Aygun city and AF MALL. All these (with the exception of Armeni… It was ruled by Mirza Muhammed Khan but soon became a dependency of the much stronger Quba Khanate. It was founded by Irada Hasanova on February 8, 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Religious minorities include Russian Orthodox Christians, Catholic Levantines, Georgian Orthodox Christians, Lutherans, Ashkenazi Jews and Sufi Muslims. When Baku was occupied by the Russian troops during the war of 1804–13, nearly the entire population of some 8,000 people was ethnic Tat. [82] Baku has an original and unique appearance, earning it a reputation as the 'Paris of the East'. Gum Hamam was discovered during archaeological excavations underneath the sand; hence the name: Gum hamam (sand bath). Under Communism, the Soviets took over the majority of Jewish property in Baku and Kuba. The State Road M-1 and the European route E60 are the two main motorway connections between Europe and Azerbaijan. London & New York: Routledge, 2007. Baku remained as an integral part of his empire and the successive Iranian dynasties to come for the next centuries, until the irrevocable cession in the first half of the 19th century. This has also been reported by reputed medieval historians such as Al-Tabari, Ibn Hawqal, Istakhri, Moqaddasi, Yaghubi, Masudi, and Mostowfi Qazvini as well. The city is the scientific, cultural, and industrial centre of Azerbaijan. The old town core also has dozens of small mosques, often without any particular sign to distinguish them as such. This is largely because of its northerly latitude and the fact that it is located on a peninsula on the shore of the Caspian Sea. Although you have normal language level but it is impossible to acquire IELTS with this. 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More than half of Azerbaijani speakers are monolingual. As of 2012[update], the city along with Ganja and Lankaran participates in Earth Hour movement. WLC will always keep you up to date. [78][79] International and local exhibitions are presented at the Baku Expo Centre. For me the journey of learning English started back in 2016 when I joined the school for the first time, everything was amazing from staff who were friendly, helpful in any way to teachers who were passionate,respectful and keen to teach you. Baku, and the Absheron Peninsula on which it is situated, is the most arid part of Azerbaijan (precipitation here is around or less than 200 mm (8 in) a year). As of 2011[update], 1,000 black cabs are ordered by Baku Taxi Company, and as part of a programme originally announced by the Transport Ministry of Azerbaijan, there is a plan to introduce London cabs into Baku. Renovation has begun on seven of the original 11 synagogues, including the Gilah synagogue, built in 1896, and the large Kruei Synagogue. [38] Thousands of buildings from the Soviet period were demolished to make way for a green belt on its shores; parks and gardens were built on the land reclaimed by filling up the beaches of the Baku Bay. Fountain and Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall, View of Baku taken from the International Space Station, Capitals of European states and territories, Rise of the Shirvanshahs and the Safavid era, Downfall of the Safavids and the Khanate of Baku, Russo-Persian Wars and Iran's forced ceding, Russia and Iran, 1780-1828By Muriel Atkin, Page 16-20, Azerbaijan: The status of Armenians, Russians, Jews and other minorities, report, 1993, INS Resource Informacion Center, p.10. Lezgian, Talysh, Avar, Georgian, Budukh,[6] Juhuri,[6] Khinalug,[6] Kryts,[6] Jek,[7] Rutul,[6] Tsakhur,[6] Tat,[6] and Udi[6] are all spoken by minorities. During winter the khazri sweeps through, driven by polar air masses; temperatures on the coast frequently drop below freezing and make it feel bitterly cold. It has also become the first city hosting the first European Games in 2015.[77]. The films The World Is Not Enough and The Diamond Arm are set in the city, while Amphibian Man includes several scenes filmed in Old City. Clubs with an eastern flavour provide special treats from the cuisine of Azerbaijan along with local music. The Azerbaijani language spoken in Iranian Azerbaijan is quite different than the one spoken in North Azerbaijan and instead of promoting the use of language, the Iranian government has discouraged and even banned it for several decades.[4]. The boulevard contains an amusement park, yacht club, musical fountain, statues and monuments. Large-scale oil exploration started in 1872 when Russian imperial authorities auctioned the parcels of oil-rich land around Baku to private investors. The Inner City of Baku, along with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower, were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Baga (now بغ bagh) and kuy are the Old Persian words for "god" and "town" respectively; the name Baghkuy may be compared with Baghdād ("God-given") in which dād is the Old Persian word for "give". [40], At the same time Baku is noted as a very windy city throughout the year, hence the city's nickname the "City of Winds", and gale-force winds, the cold northern wind khazri and the warm southern wind gilavar are typical here in all seasons. During this time, the population of Baku was small (approximately 5,000), and the economy was ruined as a result of constant warfare. However, the German Army's closest approach to Baku was no closer than some 530 kilometres (329 miles) northwest of Baku in November 1942, falling far short of the city's capture before being driven back during the Soviet Operation Little Saturn in mid-December 1942. The city has many public and private hospitals, clinics and laboratories within its bounds and numerous medical research centres. Baku hosts a Formula One race on the Baku City Circuit. Early Arabic sources also refer to the city as Bākuh and Bākuya,[11] . Some of the many prestigious residents include: Academy Award winners Rustam Ibrahimbeyov and Vladimir Menshov, one of the founders and head of the Soviet space program Kerim Kerimov, Nobel Prize winner and physicist Lev Landau and famous musicians such as Gara Garayev, Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Muslim Magomayev, Vagif Mustafazadeh and Alim Qasimov. [125] The city walls of Baku were also rebuilt and strengthened. The Azerbaijani Turks: Power and Identity Under Russian Rule, Audrey L. Altstadt, page 32, Hoover Press, 1992. Since about 1921, the city was headed by Baku City Executive Committee, commonly known in Russian as Bakgorispolkom. Later, however, Pavel I ordered the cessation of the campaign and the withdrawal of Russian forces following his predecessor, Catherine the Great's death. Publicly run kindergartens and elementary schools (years 1 through 11) are operated by local wards or municipal offices. [27] It was mechanically drilled, though a number of hand-dug wells predate it. Baku is noted for being a focal point for traders from all across the world during the Early modern period, commerce was active and the area was prosperous. This is the impression one carries away from Baku, and it is certainly true in the environs.[30]. During Soviet times, Baku, with its long hours of sunshine and dry healthy climate, was a vacation destination where citizens could enjoy beaches or relax in now-dilapidated spa complexes overlooking the Caspian Sea. Lezgian, Talysh, Avar, Georgian, Budukh, Juhuri, Khinalug, Kryts, Jek, Rutul, Tsakhur, Tat, and Udiare all spoken by minorities. The city has many amenities that offer a wide range of cultural activities, drawing both from a rich local dramatic portfolio and an international repertoire. 198 in 2009. Baku is the sole metropolis in Azerbaijan. Out of the city's radio stations, Ictimai Radio, Radio Antenn, Burc FM, Avto FM, ASAN Radio and Lider FM Jazz are some of the more influential competitors with large national audiences. Suffice it to say that the number of records and documents from Azerbaijan in the Pahlavi language are so numerous that there is little doubt that this was indeed the native tongue of Azerbaijan before the arrival of the Turks. And Tabari in 235 A.H.[clarification needed] also mentions that poets in Maragheh recited poetry in Pahlavi. As a result, Baku played a great role in many branches of Soviet life. When Baku was occupied by the Russian troops during the war of 1804–13, nearly the entire population of some 8,000 people was ethnic Tat. [74] Its Nizami Street and also the Neftchilar Avenue are among the most expensive streets in the world.
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