February 13, 2026
The jubilees of the Lankaran State Drama Theater employees were celebrated
The event was opened by the director of the theater, Honored Cultural Worker of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Lalazar Huseynova with an introductory speech.
She congratulated the jubilees who have made contributions to the development of the Lankaran Theater, spoke about their artistic path and selfless work.
The jubilee highlighted the professional stage activity of Honored Artist Sujaddin Mirzayev, who is considered one of the pillars of the theater and distinguished by the bright images he has created over many years, and Allahveren Babayev, an artist who has won the sympathy of art lovers with his unique style of performance and characteristic characters.
The successful activities of theater employees Rauf Zeynalov, deputy director Oruj Sharbatov, and head of the Strategy and Communications Department Namig Agayev were also emphasized.
At the event, Deputy Head of Lankaran City Executive Power Ulviyya Aliyeva conveyed the congratulations of the Head of the Executive Power Taleh Garashov and presented the jubilarians with Honorary Orders.
Deputy Chairman of the Union of Theater Workers of Azerbaijan, Honored Artist, Professor Azad Shukurov awarded Sujaddin Mirzayev and Allahveran Babayev with the Unions Theatre "Devotee medal", and Head of the Strategy and Communication Department Namig Agayev with an honorary order, noting that the award is a symbol of years of hard work. The employees were also awarded with honorary orders of the Lankaran State Drama Theater, diplomas and valuable gifts.
Speaking at the event, the head of the Lankaran branch of the Azerbaijan Writers Union, writer-playwright Gafar Jafarli emphasized that artists are an example for the younger generation.
After the award ceremony, the participants of the event were presented with the play "Shehid Flag".

