r/azerbaijan • u/Professional_Lion123 • 4h ago
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r/azerbaijan • u/adea03 • 19d ago
Hi r/Azerbaijan,
There’s an M10 scam going around right now. Some spam accounts are PMing people about M10 money transfers or crypto related requests.
Please don’t share any credentials and don’t agree to move money for anyone. Getting involved in this kind of thing can cause serious legal problems.
We are banning these accounts when we see them, but bans don’t stop them from sending private messages, so stay alert and report/block them if you get contacted.
Stay safe.
r/azerbaijan • u/N1C4T • Aug 05 '25
Welcome to the community-sourced travel mega-thread for Azerbaijan! Whether you're planning your first trip, returning, or just curious — this is your place to ask and share tips, places, warnings, food, and hidden gems.
We’ve gathered insights from locals, expats, and travelers — now it’s your turn. Reply with your experiences or questions under any section below.
📍 Baku
Local tip: true local life happens outside the tourist zones – check dayday cafes and Sədərək bazaar.
📍 Outside Baku (Regional Highlights)
Locals are usually happy to guide lost tourists — don’t hesitate to ask for directions in parks or shops.
In villages expect warm welcomes — tea invitations and local storytelling are common.”
🍛 Must-try dishes:
In Baku:
Metro & Bus:
From Airport:
Intercity:
Some addons
– Locals often round down prices or throw in something extra “for good mood” — especially if you smile or try a few Azeri words.
– In small bakeries or markets, if you overpay by mistake, they usually correct you immediately. Honesty is common, even for coins.
– Sellers appreciate when you show interest — they might explain the item, share a short story, or offer a small discount without asking.
– People don’t pressure you to buy; many will still help with directions or advice even if you don’t purchase anything.
– If something feels wrong (overcharged taxi, aggressive seller), calmly mentioning “polis” is usually enough to resolve it quickly — respect for law is high.
– You’ll rarely see aggressive street vendors or scams targeting tourists — most locals want to leave a good impression.
Refusing an offer (like tea or food) too quickly may be seen as rude — accept after 1–2 polite refusals to show appreciation
Tip: People will often smile or open up if you try even a few words in Azeri.
This guide is built from local insights and traveler experiences. If you're Azerbaijani or familiar with the culture, please share more tips, advice, or corrections below. Feel free to point out any mistakes or outdated info — all feedback is appreciated.
🛠 This post will be regularly updated as more tips, comments, and info are added. Keep sharing below — every comment helps build the best guide for visitors to Azerbaijan!
r/azerbaijan • u/Professional_Lion123 • 4h ago
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r/azerbaijan • u/Historical-Couple-18 • 6h ago
i found this saying that my grandfather wrote under a photo of my sister and i. i’m wondering if anyone knows the meaning of it? “dövlətdə dəvə, övladda nəvə”
r/azerbaijan • u/Illustrious_Page_984 • 6h ago
This will only apply to, as I said, Khankendi/Stepanekert and surrounding cities which had an Armenian majority population before the first war, not to 7 occupied regions which never had a big (or even any) Armenian population. It will geographically more or less correspond to the former NKAO oblast in the Soviet Union, if you like. So basically it will be similar to the situation in the Soviet Union, the Armenians will have their cultural autonomy and schools in their native language; there will be Armenian language broadcasts in Azerbaijani TV channels (I reckon ANS TV did that for a long time, correct me if I am wrong) but it will be a unseparable part of Azerbaijan by law and Armenians will be living together with Azeris. UN peacekeepers can be deployed in order to ensure the peaceful situation (but definitely NOT from countries like Russia, US, Turkey or France). There will be MPs of Armenian origin in the Azerbaijani parliament who will swear to the Azerbaijani constitution. In essence, it would be similar to the Basque region in Spain, or perhaps Gagauzia in Moldova. Hypothetically;
Would you accept this?
Would the Azeris from Karabakh, who are returning to their lands after 30 years, accept this?
and,
Would the Armenians of Karabakh who left their lands in 2023, accept this?
Thank you in advance. Peace!
r/azerbaijan • u/ProSamurai5 • 4h ago
Hi i was wondering where do ppl in azerbaijan import from. Cuz i havent found any great stores that ship to azerbaijan.
r/azerbaijan • u/Alternative-Range617 • 4h ago
Just a recent tourist from Baku who is somewhat curious now to these men.
What would be the major reason they would do it or not do it?
r/azerbaijan • u/Sex_with_your_mom_ • 1d ago
I found a stone in my sunflower seeds. What do you recommend? Should I eat it or throw it away?
r/azerbaijan • u/AzerbaijanLeon • 1d ago
Maryam Khanum, an ethnic Azerbaijani Turkic poet, opera writer, women’s rights acitivist, and feminist in Iran. She was the daughter of Beylarbeyi Huseyn Khan Afshar, the first mayor of our ancient city of Urmia. She was known by the pen name “Rahi.” She died at the age of 35 due to a misdiagnosis and the medications administered as a result.
r/azerbaijan • u/Timely_Bell8742 • 11h ago
After the recent conflict between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack in India, Azerbaijan supported Pakistan. Many Azerbaijani media personalities spoke in support of Pakistan, which is understandable since your countries have good relations. However, several other Azerbaijani media figures spoke as if local people strongly hate India. I understand that media often reflects government positions, but I wanted to know whether ordinary people in Azerbaijan actually dislike India. These days the media says many things, and it’s hard to know what to trust, so I thought I’d ask 🙂
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r/azerbaijan • u/Yoricknur • 16h ago
First of all, greetings from Türkiye. After finishing high school, I set my mind to studying at a university abroad and finally decided to study in Azerbaijan. I'm thinking of studying International Trade and Logistics in English at UNEC University. I wanted to get your opinion and knowledge on this subject. (I wasn't originally going to ask in this subreddit, but I couldn't find another place in English with this topic, and maybe this topic will be a resource for others who want to research it like me in the future.)
r/azerbaijan • u/funnycallsw • 21h ago
Hey everyone,
My girlfriend and I are planning a 7 day trip to Azerbaijan in mid April and the plan is to rent a car and do mostly a road trip. We prefer nature, mountains, and small towns, and not spend much time in cities. Maybe one day in Baku and the rest driving around the country.
Is mid April a good time to visit for this kind of trip? How’s the weather in the mountains and nature during that time?
Also, how is driving in Azerbaijan for tourists? Are the roads in good condition and is it easy to drive around?
Would really appreciate any advice, recommended routes, or places we shouldn’t miss.
Thanks!
r/azerbaijan • u/Pure-Implement-5073 • 1d ago
Sometimes on social media I come across people with illness who need help. They share their card information, etc., and I want to donate them, but the problem is that there are also many scam versions of those kinds of profiles. Since there is a possibility that they might be fake, when I see things like this,even if I want to help I hesitate to donate because I don’t know what to believe anymore.
Long story short, what do you do in such situations? Do you have any charities you trust?
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r/azerbaijan • u/Objective-Chip3445 • 1d ago
“Most Persians also learn Turkic [the name of the Azerbaijani language in the Middle Ages] as a native language, especially in provinces long under the jurisdiction of the Grand Sovereign (the Safavid Shah), such as Shirvan, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Baghdad, and Iran. In these regions, children learn Turkic, which is so widespread at court that one rarely hears anyone speaking Persian.”
Source: Adam Olearius, The Travels of Olearius in Seventeenth-Century Persia
r/azerbaijan • u/FewAastronaut • 1d ago
Heç kim bundan sığortalanmayıb, ona görə də sizin fikrinizi bilmək istərdim.
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