"Ancient Turks" is a famous work by the Russian historian, geographer, and thinker Lev Nikolaevich Gumilyov (1912–1992). This book is dedicated to a relatively little-studied period of world history from the 6th to the 8th centuries AD, which coincided with the formation and flourishing of the Great Turkic Khaganate.
In this book, Seyran Veliev attempts to look at the history of Baku from a different perspective. We rarely think about the history of the land, where the oil in Baku originated, and when Absheron was formed. The author has not only tried to answer these questions but also to explore other questions that have long intrigued historians and residents of Baku: Why was the Maiden Tower built, what was the purpose of the towers in the villages of Baku, and even why is "Sınıq Qala" (Broken Tower) named as such?
The book-chronicler is based on the author's notes. It also includes materials from mass media, memories and notes from participants, witnesses of the events and official reports from relevant organizations regarding the situation on the front line.
The author details the life and activities of the prominent statesman and politician, the world-renowned leader, and the national leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev, during his time in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
The author analyzes the fundamental principles of Heydar Aliyev's political legacy based on facts and arguments.
For Drongo, the renowned expert analyst, the upcoming sea voyage promised to be unforgettable—how could it be otherwise? The islands of French Polynesia, exotic landscapes, and a massive, luxurious ocean liner, breathtaking in its splendor.
A successful Russian businessman was murdered at a hotel on the Turkish Black Sea coast. None of those who were visiting the deceased that evening seemed to fit the role of the killer, and moreover, all of them had solid alibis.
After the death of Turkmenbashi, the high-ranking official Yagmir Purliyev fled Ashgabat and hid from the new Turkmen authorities in Moscow. Years passed. Purliyev firmly settled in Russia: he organized a profitable business, bought a luxurious car, and built a lavish mansion in an upscale suburban village. He became a wealthy and respected man and completely forgot about his homeland, Turkmenistan. But one day, everything changed.
The famous expert analyst Drongo decides to take a break from his dangerous work for a while, opting to relax, enjoy the beautiful landscapes of distant Portugal, and pick up a golf club. During his stay at the hotel, the world's powers decide to hold an informal meeting of those who sponsor the construction of nuclear power plants in Europe.
The monograph explores the history of the Karabakh region, the main directions of the foreign policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the establishment of the country's economic development strategy with the signing of the "Contract of the Century." It also investigates the process of political, diplomatic, and eventually military resolution of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.