Aim of the magazine is to familiarize the English-speaking reader with modern life of Azerbaijanis-Leyla Aliyeva
The news conference was attended by editor-in-chief of the magazine,
vice president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, chairman of the
Azerbaijan youth organization of Russia, initiator of the campaign
"International Dialogue for Environmental Action-IDEA) Leyla Aliyeva and
deputy chief of Itar-TASS news agency Mikhail Gusman.
In his speech Gusman said that the Russian version of Baku magazine has
already found its readers: "I am sure that the version of the Baku
magazine in English will also be successful".
Leyla Aliyeva noted that the Russian version of the magazine has been
issued for already four years. She said at that time there was the
intension to release the international version of the magazine:
"The first edition of the English version of the magazine has already
been released. It was not easy. The work took 4 years to conduct. The
English-language version of the magazine is not a repetition of the
Russian version, that is it is not a translation. If it was a
translation, it would have been easier. We believe that the ‘Baku’
magazine in English will also be successful".
Leyla Aliyeva noted that presentations of the English-language version
of the magazine, including New York, Berlin, Rome, Paris: "The
Russian-language version of the magazine is printed in Estonia, the
English language version-in London publishing house Conde Nast.
She said they are cooperating with famous designers, artists and
photographers: "The aim of the magazine is to familiarize the
English-speaking reader not only with the ancient culture, rich history,
wonderful and wise traditions of ancient Land of Fire but also with
modern life of Azerbaijanis. The magazine will help familiarize with
Azerbaijan and its capital city, discover the most wonderful and best
features of our people".
Leyla Aliyeva said that the March edition of the Baku magazine will be
devoted to Eurovision song contest to be held in Baku. She said this
magazine will help foreign readers familiarize with Azerbaijan before
they come to watch the competition.
The presentation of the English language version of the Baku magazine
is to be held at the Moscow Multimedia art museum tomorrow.
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