XVIII century
Timeline of Shusha history
In his historic address to the nation on 8 November 2020, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev announced the liberation of Shusha city from the Armenian occupation and gave the most important news of the last two hundred years of history of Azerbaijan. The liberation of Shusha from occupation cemented the political, military and moral
The city of Shusha was also famous for its handicrafts. At the beginning of the 19th century, the city had great craftsmen specializing in more than 50 arts. Among them were weavers, hatters, shoemakers, tailors, carpenters, and weavers. Weaving and carpet weaving in the city reached a particularly high level of development. At the beginning of the 19th century, there were 500 looms producing various types of fabrics. The rapid development of capitalist relations led to the rise of silk production in Shusha to the level of factory production. Already in the 60s of the XIX century, the city
The city of Shusha, built by Azerbaijanis and for a long time, the absolute majority of the population was Azerbaijanis, faced serious demographic changes after the Russian occupation in the early 19th century. Like other residential areas in Azerbaijan, the settlement of Armenians to Shusha began. Under the auspices of the tsarist government, the Armenians, who had gained a temporary advantage in Shusha.
In 1905-1906, bloody terror and genocide were organized against Azerbaijanis. Although the Armenians tried to repeat these actions in 1918-1920, they were repulsed by the ar
SHUSHA IS THE PEARL OF KARABAKH!
On May 2021, 7, President Ilham Aliyev signed an order to declare Shusha the cultural capital of Azerbaijan. As the homeland to the countless outstanding and reknown figures, once coined as “Temple of Art of the Caucasus“, “Cradle of Azerbaijani music” and “Conservatory of the East", Shusha always played a vital role in social and political life of Azerbaijan. In that sense, declaration of Shusha the cultural capital of Azerbaijan had an important international significance. The liberation of Shusha is the most glorious victory in the history of Azerbaijan in the last two centuries.
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The “Shusha Chess 2022” international tournament was held
(Shusha, September 21-24, 2022)-"Shusha Chess-2022" international tournament dedicated to the 190th anniversary of the famous poetess and philanthropist Khurshidbanu Nateva has finished.
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Shusha and Erzurum become sister cities
(Erzurum, September 21, 2022)- Taking into account the existence of strategic partnership relations between two friendly and brotherly countries, a protocol on sister cities was signed between Shusha City State Reserve Department and Erzurum Metropol
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The closing ceremony of "Zafar" Summer School was held in Shusha
(Shusha, September 1, 2022) - The closing ceremony of the "Zafar" summer school of Martyrs' children, organized by "Zafar" Public Union to Support the Martyrs' Families and the Shusha City State Reserve Administration, with the financial aid of the S
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The final concert of the republican art festival-competition was held in Shusha
(Shusha, June 1, 2022)- The final concert of the winners of competition “My heart is from Karabakh” dedicated to the “Year of Shusha” was held among schoolchildren in Shusha.
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Technical director of" Baykar " company Selcuk Bayraktar visited Shusha
(Shusha, May 27, 2022)- The delegation of “TEKNOFEST Azerbaijan” led by Selcuk Bayraktar visited Shusha. The guests got acquainted with the traces of Armenian vandalism in the city, as well as eye-witnessed speedy reconstruction of the city, its hist
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The 5th International Folklore Festival of Khari Bulbul was held in Shusha
(Shusha, May 12-14, 2022)- The 5th international folklore festival of Khari Bulbul was held in Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the Ministry of Culture and Shusha City State Reserve.
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The first International Culinary Festival took place in Shusha
(Shusha, May 4-8, 2022)- The first International Culinary Festival took place in Shusha. The ancient city, its beauty and hospitality of the Azerbaijani people were demonstrated at the food festival, which turned into a true holiday.
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İnternational forum "South Caucasus: Development and Cooperation" was held in Shusha
(Shusha, April 28, 2022) - İnternational forum "South Caucasus: Development and Cooperation" was held in Shusha. The forum, organized by the Center for International Relations Analysis (UNIRA) and ADA University, was attended by experts, researchers
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Fifth Congress of the World Azerbaijanis ends in Shusha
(Shusha, April 23, 2022 - The closing ceremony of the Victory Congress was held in Shusha, address to Azerbaijani President adopted.
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Ilham Aliyev gave a speech at 5th Congress of World Azerbaijanis in Shusha
(Shusha, April 22, 2022) - President Ilham Aliyev gave a speech the 5th Congress of World Azerbaijanis in Shusha.
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President Ilham Aliyev has reviewed the overhaul of the administrative building in Shusha
(Shusha, April 21, 2022) - President Ilham Aliyev got acquainted with the construction of the administrative building in Shusha and the construction of the conference hall.
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Supervisory Board of Azerbaijani Agency for State Support to NGOs holds meeting in Shusha
(Shusha, April 5, 2022)- The Supervisory Board of the Azerbaijani Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) held a next meeting in Shusha city.
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Shusha City State Reserve congratulated people working in the city on occasion of Novruz holiday
(Shusha, March 20, 2022) -Shusha City State Reserve congratulated people working in the city on occasion of Novruz holiday. There were awarded militaries by medal for "Liberation of Shusha" among those congratulated.
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Shusha hosts meeting dedicated to 30th anniversary of Azerbaijan-UN partnership
(Shusha, March 18, 2022) - A meeting dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Azerbaijan-UN partnership was held in Shusha. The event was attended by high-ranking state and government officials of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the UN Resident Coordinat
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The official presentation of the Shusha City State Reserve web page was held
(Shusha, March 11, 2022) - The official presentation of the Shusha City State Reserve web page was held. With the participation of the Special Representative of the President in the Shusha district Aydin Kerimov and other officals, the event dedi
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Prime Minister Ali Asadov and head of the Presidential Administration Samir Nuriyev visited Shusha
(Shusha,2 March, 2022) - Prime Minister Ali Asadov and head of the Presidential Administration Samir Nuriyev visited Shusha
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"Iron Fist" flashmob was organized on the Cidir plain
(Shusha, December 24, 2021) - "Iron Fist" flashmob was organized in Shusha on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.
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A round table on the restoration of cultural heritage monuments was held in the liberated areas
(Baku, December 13, 2021) - A round table on "Projects for the restoration of cultural heritage monuments in the liberated territories: goals, challenges, features, perspectives" was held at the Heydar Aliyev Center.
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Nobel Laureate Aziz Sancar visited Shusha
(Shusha, December 4, 2021) - Minister of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan Emin Amrullayev along with renown scientist, Nobel Laureate, Professor Aziz Sancar, President of the Council of Higher Education of Turkey Erol Ozvar and Turkish Ambassa
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