Pinus eldarica Medw. (Iranian pine) is native to Transcaucasian region and has been vastly planted in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Various parts of this plant have been widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases including infectious conditions (e.g. infectious wounds). In this study we aimed to investigate the antibacterial activity of P. eldarica bark extract...

BACKGROUND Tobacco is a leading cause of avoidable death in the Baltic Republics but there is, as yet, relatively little information in the public domain on who is smoking and how this is changing. This information is important for those seeking to develop effective policies to tackle this issue. OBJECTIVE To determine the pattern of smoking in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. METHODS Analys...

STUDY OBJECTIVES Premature mortality associated with alcohol intake is of particular concern in several countries of the former Soviet Union. This study explored self reported alcohol consumption (beer, wine, spirits) and its determinants in the Baltic Republics. DESIGN Cross sectional surveys conducted in 1997. SETTINGS Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. PARTICIPANTS Representative samples o...

The article is devoted to the study of features vocal performance Honored Artist Republic Azerbaijan Ilham Nazarov, who entered history Azerbaijani musical culture as first performer with a countertenor timbre voice. At same time, singer's uniqueness in art lies fact that he has wide range, well various timbres, which determines use performing techniques. purpose research determine Nazarov’s te...

The article analyzes application of the name Adurbadagan to both sides modern Azerbaijan divided by Araz river into southern or Iranian and northern independent Republic Azerbaijan. authors believe that roots Avestan words Azar Atash. As a historical political term, originates from Achaemenids’ Aturpatakan (Atropatena) evolving Sassanian Adurbadagan—a Zoroastrian center empire. Since late Antiq...

National leader, architect and founder of the independent state Azerbaijan, world-famous politician statesman Heydar Aliyev’s universal love endless respect for his memory have not been bestowed on any head in period our millennial history. Aliyev is brightest figure 20th century Azerbaijani politics 21st independence course. His contributions to practical diplomacy will be studied many years c...

On Friday, 14 April 2017, a heavy flash flood occurred in North-West of Iran that affected 12 cities; the most severely affected and damaged ones were Ajabshir and Azarshahr in East Azerbaijan Province. These Flash floods claimed the lives of 42 people. Major casualties occurred when the victims were trapped inside their cars. According to preliminary analyses, flood damages in East Azerbaijan ...