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Aliyev Personality Cult Is Carpet-Maker’s Boon

Fatima Sadigova’s carpet business specializes in portraits of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his family – and the expensive carpets are selling fast. Their popularity confirms that many Azeris remain devoted to the dynasty founded by former President Heidar Aliyev, the current president’s father.

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June 03, 2009



Produced by Ulviyya Asadzade of RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service.
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by: Al-Aliyev
June 03, 2009 18:14
One wonders whether it's not simply for the rare opportunity to step on his face that the carpets are so popular and expensive?
by: Steph
June 03, 2009 19:13
Enjoy. next time I am in Baku, I will get one for you.
by: Nemesida from: Baku
June 10, 2009 19:32
Once I happened to visit the room of the YAP (Yeni Azerbaycan Party - ruling party) youth organization's chief. He had a small room where he had 19 (nineteen) portraits of Heydar Aliyev. I asked, isn't it too much? he said no. He has more at home. I just left. It is no more fun

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