Zavarka is a Russian word, actually, which I borrowed to pay tribute to the inheritance of the Russian language and… Read more Z – Zavarka
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Y – Youth
As a city with the second largest population of youth in the country, it only makes sense that Ganja has… Read more Y – Youth
V – Volga
Quite a few Volgas in the streets too, but they’re all grey and boring. Not a fan – I much… Read more V – Volga
Ü – Üzüm
Üzüm or grapes are an important symbol of Azerbaijan which has an ancient tradition of wine making dating as far back… Read more Ü – Üzüm
U – University
Ganja is also a university town which is one of the reasons behind the large number of young people in… Read more U – University
T – Treasure
Contrary to the common association which pops up in the minds of the many upon hearing the word “Ganja” –… Read more T – Treasure
Ş – Şah Abbas Məscidi
Şah Abbas məscidi is the Azerbaijani name for the Juma Mosque of Ganja.
S – Sahib
Sahib translates as a master, owner, or a host which cannot remain unmentioned when speaking of our visit to Ganja.… Read more S – Sahib
R – Red Bricks
Among other things, Ganja is also known as the city of Red Bricks which are not quite as common in… Read more R – Red Bricks
P – Plov
There is a great variety of types of plov – a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth (in brief).… Read more P – Plov
