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Fri, 09/25/2009 - 21:09
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CZECH SENATE`S PRESIDENT VISITS MUSEUM OF HISTORY IN BAKU

As part of his trip to Azerbaijan, President of the Czech Senate Premysl Sobotka has visited today the History Museum of Azerbaijan.
Sobotka was informed about the museum. The building constructed in 1895-1897 was a property of Azerbaijani tycoon Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev. The building became a museum in 1920. The museum has the collection of items reflecting all periods of Azerbaijan`s history. Under President Ilham Aliyev`s decree, the building was restored to its original appearance.
The museum has over 300 thousand items. Photographs and historical documents reflect the life and activity of famous persons who obtained education with Tagiyev`s support.
Sobotka signed the museum`s guestbook.
He was also presented with a memorial keepsake.

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