President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin presents the “Pushkin” Medal to Leyla Aliyeva
On December 2, Azerbaijani cookery expert, writer and photographer Stalik Khankishiyev presented his books “Kazan, kulinarniy samouchitel” and “Plov, kulinarnoye issledovaniye” at “Art Garden” Exhibition Hall, with the organizational support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the event.
First, film director Shamil Najafzadeh’s documentary about the Azerbaijani cuisine was presented.
Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfas Garayev, chairperson of the Azerbaijan Ashygs Union Maharram Gasymly and People’s Writer Chingiz Abdullayev delivered a speech at the event.
The presentation ceremony ended by a music programme.