People’s Artiste of Azerbaijan () is the honorary title granted for contribution to the development of Azerbaijani culture. The term artiste refers to a professional entertainer, and awards creative success in the theater, cinema and music fields of art in the Republic of Azerbaijan. It was preceded by the
People's Artiste of the Azerbaijan SSR
The People's Artiste of the Azerbaijan SSR () was an honorary title awarded from 1931 to 1991 (and active from 1928 to 1991), it was granted to artistes of the Azerbaijan SSR for their contributions to the development of Azerbaijani culture in th ...
(1931–1991).
Assignment
The honorary title "People's Artiste of Azerbaijan" was established by Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated May 22, 1998, along with some other titles.
The President of Azerbaijan confers the honorary title on his initiative, as well as on the proposal of the
National Assembly
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and the
Cabinet of Ministers.
The title is awarded only to citizens of Azerbaijan. According to the decree, the honorary title of "People's Artiste of Azerbaijan" cannot be awarded to the same person repeatedly. A person awarded an honorary title may be deprived of the title in cases of misconduct. Persons awarded the honorary title "People's Artiste of Azerbaijan" also receive a certificate and a badge of the honorary title of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The badge of honor is worn on the right side of the chest.
List of People's Artistes of Azerbaijan
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Nasiba Abdullaeva
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Nazakat Teymurova
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Yalchin Rzazade
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Gulaga Mammadov
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Mirnadir Zeynalov
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Polad Bulbuloglu
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Emin Agalarov
See also
{{portal, Azerbaijan
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People's Artist of Azerbaijan
People's Artist of Azerbaijan ( Azerbaijani: ''Xalq rəssamı'') is the honorary title and award granted for contribution to the development of Azerbaijani culture.
History
The People's Artists of the Azerbaijan SSR (1931–1990) was a precurso ...
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People’s Writer of Azerbaijan
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Orders, decorations and medals of Azerbaijan
References
Honorary titles of Azerbaijan
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