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Abbas Alasgarov
Abbas Alasgarov Abbas oglu (; 13 December 1937 – 18 February 2018) was an Azerbaijani engineer and politician who served as the State Committee for City Building and Architecture (Azerbaijan), Chairman of the State Committee for City Building and Architecture of Azerbaijan from 2007. Construction engineer by profession, Asgarov is the chairman of the Union of Azerbaijani Architects and one of the authors of the main plan of Baku. Early life Asgarov was born in 1937 in Baku, Azerbaijan. He started his career in construction in 1960 when he was employed by the Ministry of Construction. He then worked at the Industrial Construction Ministry for several years. While working as the Senior Engineer at ''Orgtekhstroy'' state company, he managed the design and construction of nine microdistricts of Baku, several microdistricts in Nakhchivan City, Nakhchivan, Ganja, Azerbaijan, Ganja, Sumgayit, Communal Air Conditionals Plant, Heydar Aliyev Palace, Republican Palace, Gulustan Palace, Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Committee For City Building And Architecture (Azerbaijan)
The State Committee of Urban Planning and Architecture () is a governmental agency within the Cabinet of Azerbaijan in charge of regulating the urban construction and development and overseeing architectural activities in Azerbaijan. The Committee is headed by Anar Guliyev. History The committee was established on February 28, 2006 on the basis of ''State Construction and Architecture Committee'' which was abolished on the same day and its component entities of ''Azərdövlətsənayelayihə State Design Institute'', ''State Appraisal Department'' were transferred to the Ministry of Emergency Situations (Azerbaijan), Ministry of Emergency Situations. On April 4, 2007, in accordance with the President of Azerbaijan, Presidential Decree No. 2081, Abbas Alasgarov was appointed as its chairman. Structure The committee is headed by the Chairman of the collegium of six members which include the chairman of Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic, Nakhichevan AR Committee for City Building and A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasamal Raion
Yasamal is a settlement and raion in Baku, Azerbaijan. As of 2023, it had a population of 225,600. It is one of the central districts of Baku. History Yasamal district was established in 1932 as the administrative unit of the district, from the south to Sabail (3 km), west from Garadagh (3.2 km), north from Binagadi (2.8 km) and Nasimi (5 km) borders with regions. Geography Through the district, from the "Kurt Gate" and Badamdar settlement to the south bypassing Baku-Gazakh and Baku-Astara and west of New Yasamal to Baku via Baku-Gazakh, Baku-Astara and Baku-Yalama, and from Bilajari, there are exits to Gazakh and Baku-Yalama highways. History 5,497 families – 20,550 internally displaced persons An internally displaced person (IDP) is someone who is forced displacement, forced to leave their home but who remains within their country's borders. They are often referred to as refugees, although they do not fall within the Refugee#Definitions ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Architecture Of Azerbaijan
The architecture of Azerbaijan ( Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan memarlığı; اذربيجان ممرليغى) refers to the architecture development in Azerbaijan. Architecture in Azerbaijan typically combines elements of East and West. Many medieval structures such as the Maiden Tower and Palace of the Shirvanshahs in the walled city of Baku survive in modern Azerbaijan. Among other medieval architectural treasures reflecting the influence of several schools are the Shirvan shahs' palace in Baku, the Palace of Shaki Khans in the town of Shaki in north-central Azerbaijan, the Surakhany Temple on the Apsheron Peninsula, a number of bridges spanning the Aras River, and several mausoleums. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, little monumental architecture was created, but distinctive residences were built in Baku and elsewhere. Among the most recent architectural monuments, the Baku subways are noted for their lavish decor. The urban planning and architectural activitie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Architecture In Baku
Architecture is the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. It is both the process and the product of sketching, conceiving, planning, designing, and constructing buildings or other structures. The term comes ; ; . Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural symbols and as works of art. Historical civilizations are often identified with their surviving architectural achievements. The practice, which began in the prehistoric era, has been used as a way of expressing culture by civilizations on all seven continents. For this reason, architecture is considered to be a form of art. Texts on architecture have been written since ancient times. The earliest surviving text on architectural theories is the 1st century AD treatise by the Roman architect Vitruvius, according to whom a good building embodies , and (durability, utility, and beauty). Centuries later, Leon B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabinet Of Azerbaijan
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan () is the highest executive body of Azerbaijan, the executive and governing body over the ministries and other central executive bodies under the president of the Republic of Azerbaijan. According to Article 119 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Cabinet of Ministers is responsible for preparing and submitting the draft state budget to the President, as well as ensuring its execution. It is also tasked with implementing the country's financial, credit, and monetary policies, along with carrying out state economic and social allowance programs. Additionally, the Cabinet supervises ministries and other central executive authorities, holding the power to annul their acts if necessary. Chiefs of State , President , Ä°lham Aliyev , New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) , 15 October 2003 , - , Vice President , Mehriban Aliyeva , New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) , 21 February 2017 The head of state and head of government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheref Order
The Sharaf Order (), translated as the ''Order of Honor'', is an order of the Republic of Azerbaijan. It was ratified by Ilham Aliyev, the president of Azerbaijan, on 16 February 2007, by Decree No. 248-IIIQ. Status The Sharaf Order of the Republic of Azerbaijan is given to citizens of Azerbaijan, foreign nationals, and non-citizens for the following services: * special contributions to Azerbaijan * special contributions to building Azerbaijani statehood * special contributions to the economic, scientific, social, and cultural development * special contributions in science, culture, literature, art, education, and the health sector The Sharaf Order is pinned to the left side of the chest and if there are any other orders or medals of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Sheref Order follows them. It is followed by the Heydar Aliyev Order, Istiglal Order, Shah Ismail Order, Azerbaijani Flag Order, Shohrat Order Shohrat Order (), translated as ''Order of Glory'', is an award prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Azerbaijan
The president of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the head of state of the Azerbaijan, Republic of Azerbaijan. The Constitution of Azerbaijan, Constitution states that the president is the embodiment of Executive (government), executive power, commander-in-chief, "representative of Azerbaijan in domestic policy, home and foreign policy, foreign policy, policies", and "shall have the right of immunity [from prosecution]." The president rules through his executive office, the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, Presidential Administration, consisting of a group of secretaries and departmental ministers. Additionally, there is a Cabinet of Azerbaijan, Cabinet of Ministers regarding economic and social policy and a Security Council regarding foreign, military, and judicial matters. The primary workplace is the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, presidential building (also known as the presidential apparatus) on Istiglaliyyat Street in Baku. Ilham Aliyev, son of the form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Assembly Of Azerbaijan
The National Assembly (), also transliterated as Milli Mejlis, is the legislative branch of government in Azerbaijan. The unicameral National Assembly has 125 deputies: previously 100 members were elected for five-year terms in single-seat constituencies and 25 members were elected by proportional representation; as of the latest election, however, all 125 deputies are returned from single-member constituencies. The Assembly nominally has powers under the Azerbaijan Constitution, but in practice power is heavily concentrated in Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan. Parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan are widely regarded as not being free and fair. Between 1993 and 2010, major opposition parties were allowed some representation in the Assembly in each election. However, since 2010, no opposition parties have held seats in the Assembly. There are nominal opposition parties and independents but they are supportive of the Aliyev regime. The constitutional amendments of 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baku Boulevard
Baku Boulevard (, also known as National Park) is a promenade established in 1909 which runs parallel to Baku's seafront. Its history goes back more than 100 years, to a time when Baku oil barons built their mansions along the Caspian Sea, Caspian shore and when the seafront was artificially built up inch by inch. Location The park stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea. It traditionally starts at Freedom Square, Baku, Freedom Square continuing west to the Old City and beyond. Since 2012, the ''Yeni Bulvar'' (new boulevard) has virtually doubled the length to 3.75 km, extending the promenades to National Flag Square. In 2015 White City Boulevard added a further 2 km to the east of Freedom Square and reports have suggested that eventually the boulevard might be as long as 26 km, including Bibiheybət. History Imperial Russian and Azerbaijan Democratic Republic Eras The boulevard was established to connect the oilfields in Bibiheybət, Bibi Heybet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ÅžaÄŸan
ÅžaÄŸan (also, Shagan and Shagany) is a settlement and municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan. It has a population of 3,191. Shaghan Castle is located here. References External links * Populated places in Baku {{Baku-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. With population of China, a population exceeding 1.4 billion, it is the list of countries by population (United Nations), second-most populous country after India, representing 17.4% of the world population. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and Borders of China, borders fourteen countries by land across an area of nearly , making it the list of countries and dependencies by area, third-largest country by land area. The country is divided into 33 Province-level divisions of China, province-level divisions: 22 provinces of China, provinces, 5 autonomous regions of China, autonomous regions, 4 direct-administered municipalities of China, municipalities, and 2 semi-autonomous special administrative regions. Beijing is the country's capital, while Shanghai is List of cities in China by population, its most populous city by urban area and largest financial center. Considered one of six ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lökbatan
Lokbatan is a settlement and municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan. It has a population of 41.365 The municipality consists of the settlements of Lokbatan, Şubanı, Shubany, and Heybət, Heybat. It is the location of a large Lökbatan Mud Volcano, mud volcano, and a historic oilfield. One of the first moving pictures filmed in Azerbaijan was of an oil well blowout in the 1930s. The mud volcano produced spectacular flames of natural gas in October 2001. Culture Sports The city has one professional association football, football team, Qaradağ Lökbatan FK, Qaradağ Lökbatan, currently competing in the second-flight of Azerbaijani football, the Azerbaijan First Division. Transport Road Baku Ring Road. Bus Transport Interchange Center by Baku Transport Agency, BTA. Airport Baku Lokbatan Airport Notable natives Firangiz Rehimbeyli - Azerbaijani singer and actress References External links *Azer News article Municipalities of Baku {{Baku-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
