OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
The presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts and I personally extend deep sincere condolences on the death of the eminent statesman and politician of XX century, great patriot of the native country and “citizen of the world” Heydar Aliyevich Aliyev.
Masters of our Academy that affiliates most talented creators of the beautiful of different nationalities, will keep their minds the feeling of gratitude to Heydar Aliyev for his invaluable help and care towards development of culture of Azerbaijan and other CIS countries and for the personal support to many painters in implementation of their creative plans.
On these sad days, we should not lose the confidence that noble deeds and initiatives of Heydar Aliyev will be worthily continued by our joint efforts.
Sincerely yours,
Zurab Tsereteli
President of the Russian Academy of Arts
Moscow, December 15, 2003