(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
IRS Publishing House has presented new books with support from
the Culture Ministry and PASHA Life Insurance, Azernews
reports.
The books Shusha - Above the Peak and Shusha - Karabakh Star
were published within the Year of Shusha.
The culture minister addressed the presentation at the
International Mugham Center. He highly appreciated the historical
and cultural importance of the books.
'Our Karabakh and Shusha city have been liberated at the cost of
the blood of Azerbaijani sons and girls under the leadership of
Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
As the cultural capital, it is of great importance that Shusha's
historical and cultural riches are reflected in books and catalogs.
Because every street of Shusha is a history, a symbol,' said Anar
Karimov.
The minister added that even though Azerbaijan won the 44-day
Patriotic War, the information warfare continues to this day. He
also touched upon major restoration and construction works carried
out in Azerbaijan's territories liberated from Armenian
occupation.
'Our state is restoring not only mosques but also churches. This
is an important message to the world,' the minister said. In his
speech, Anar Karimov pointed out that the books dedicated to Shusha
carry a heavy psychological impact. The books provide insight into
Azerbaijan's culture and history, historical monuments in the
liberated territories as well as horrifying consequences of
Armenian occupation and vandalism.
'Today, we present the newly released books with pride and joy.
Because our ancestral lands are already free. The publication of
books in Russian and English as well as in Turkish will contribute
to the deepening of perceptions about Shusha in brotherly Turkiye,'
the minister added.
Next, Anar Karimov presented Shusha-270 commemorative badge to
the head of the IRS Publishing House, Musa Marjanli.
President of Azerbaijan National Science Academy (ANAS),
Academician Isa Habibbayli assessed the books 'Shusha - Above the
Peak' and 'Shusha - Karabakh Star' as a worthy contributions to the
Year of Shusha.
'The books highlight Shusha's historical and cultural riches and
provide detailed information about Azerbaijani culture and science
as well as well-known personalities born in Shusha. It is
gratifying that in this book we can see the works of Azerbaijani
artists dedicated to Shusha, who is little known to the public. In
this sense, the books can also be considered Shusha's colorful
encyclopedia,' said Isa Habibbayli.
Head of the IRS Publishing House Musa Marjanli pointed out that
the publishing house, which has been operating for nine years,
presents the 19th book of this series. She stressed the importance
of such publication at the time of information warfare.
Deputy Chairman of the Board of PASHA Life Insurance Niyaz
Ismayilo said that the company has already supported the
publication of thirteen books.
Rector of Baku Academy of Music, People's Artist Farhad
Badalbayli shared his memories about Shusha and expressed gratitude
to those who contributed to the publications.
The presentation was followed by a colorful show. Mugham Center
soloists performed the works of Azerbaijani composers dedicated to
Karabakh and Shusha.
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