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Film / 2025
Taghiyev: The Tsar
Directed by
Zaur Gasimli
In the autumn of 1888, Baku is preparing for the visit of His Majesty Alexander III. Millionaire and member of the Baku City Duma, Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, is fighting for influence and status in society. The city mayor, Orlovsky, taking advantage of his position, seeks to seize the oil field of Teymurbekov, who has committed suicide. Meanwhile, Ismail, the eldest son of Haji, meets General’s daughter, Nurjahan Arablinskaya, and intends to marry her.
The story
In the autumn of 1888, Baku is preparing for the visit of His Majesty Alexander III. Millionaire and member of the Baku City Duma, Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, is fighting for influence and status in society. The city mayor, Orlovsky, taking advantage of his position, seeks to seize the oil field of Teymurbekov, who has committed suicide. Meanwhile, Ismail, the eldest son of Haji, meets General’s daughter, Nurjahan Arablinskaya, and intends to marry her.
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Cast
Parviz MammadrzayevHaji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
Gurban IsmailovOld Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
Rasim Jafar
Sanan Allaz
Elshan Rustamov
Ismayil Kerimov
Rustam Jabrayilov
Zulfiyya Gurbanova
Manaf Dadashov
Vusal Haji Gadir
Eldar Baghirbeyov
Yuri Omelchenko
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