Taghiyev: School

Taghiyev: School

0.0 2026 | 105 min

History Drama

August 1922. Jerry Thompson, filled with respect, prepares to hear Haji’s story. May 1901. Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev works on opening the first school for Muslim girls in Baku, with support from his wife Sona. Cleric Akhund Abu Ziyad opposes the idea, sparking public debate. Reformers — Hasan bey Zardabi, Alimardan bey Topchibashev, Ahmed bey Agaev, and progressive clergy led by Mirza Abuturab — support education. The conflict escalates to attacks on teachers. Haji changes strategy and sends a representative abroad. He returns with approvals from major Islamic centers, confirming girls’ right to education. Victory is Haji’s. In October 1901, the school opens.

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Baku Media Center
Baku Media Center
Heydar Aliyev Foundation
Heydar Aliyev Foundation
Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Culture
Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Culture
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Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijani Russian
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