Formation and Development of Russian-Azerbaijani Cultural Ties: 1992‒2022

Modern Russian-Azerbaijani cultural ties reflect general trends and features of modern bilateral cooperation, they are distinguished by diversity and depth. In April 2022, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Despite of all the contradictions, Russian-Azerbaijani ties gradually are strengthened, primarily due to cultural exchanges. The Russian and Azerbaijani sides attach great importance to the development of cultural and humanitarian spheres in bilateral relations, which is reflected in the Declaration on Allied Cooperation (2022). This article discusses the stages of the formation of Russian-Azerbaijani relations in the field of culture and the processes that accompanied them. The article attempts, on the basis of various materials and sources, to identify and evaluate the cultural dialogue between Russia and Azerbaijan, the factors influencing bilateral cooperation, and also to assess the possible prospects for cultural ties. The study reveals the potential of bilateral cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan. The choice of the chronological framework of the study is due to turning events in bilateral relations, as cultural cooperation has become a "platform" for interstate dialogue. The research is based on the analysis of interstate programs, treaties and declarations of cooperation in the field of culture and humanitarian cooperation.