AYOR holds 5th conference in Moscow
By Nigar Orujova
Moscow has hosted the fifth conference of the Azerbaijani Youth Organization of Russia called "AYOR: dialogue and activities".
The event was attended by Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Chairperson of AYOR Leyla Aliyeva, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia Polad Bulbuloglu, President of All-Russian Azerbaijanis Congress Mammad Aliyev, as well as Azerbaijani students studying in Russia.
A photo exhibition highlighting the activities of AYOR, International Dialogue for Environmental Action (IDEA) and Baku 2015 -the first European Games to be held in Azerbaijan-was organized as part of the conference. Publications of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation were also exhibited.
"Seven years have passed since the establishment of AYOR, and today we can say with confidence that our organization has reached all its goals," Aliyeva said opening the conference.
AYOR aims to unite the Azerbaijani youth, help them integrate into Russian society, support all their plans and ideas, help them in their studies and pave the way for Azerbaijani youth living in Russia to adequately represent the rich culture, ancient history and traditions of their country.
AYOR has over 70 regional departments around Russia. Azerbaijani youth groups are active in many Russian universities.
Aliyeva went on saying that AYOR continues holding annual campaigns, such as championship in mini-football for the Heydar Aliyev Cup, chess tournament, intellectual game, annual event for blood donations, large medical forum, events in Lipetsk, Saratov and Kaluga, and others.
Polad Bulbuloglu also noted that Azerbaijani youth of Russia integrate into Russian society through a variety of activities.
The conference was followed by a forum on "International cooperation for restoration of biodiversity in the Caucasus: Achievements and Opportunities", "Azerbaijan Today", "Health of Azerbaijan on the Way of Reforms" and "Baku 2015".
The event ended with a gala concert of Azerbaijani and Russian singers.