The world premiere of the film “Oil” in Russian took place in Moscow
On April 22, 2026, the world premiere of the feature film “Oil” in Russian took place at the Eldar Cinema in Moscow in honor of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, with the support of the Polylog Foundation.
The film is dedicated to the outstanding Azerbaijani philanthropist and pioneer of the oil industry, Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev. Created to mark the 100th anniversary of his death, the film explores key events of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and highlights the magnitude of Taghiyev’s legacy as an entrepreneur, reformer, and philanthropist.
Viewers witnessed the story of a man who stood at the origins of the oil industry’s development, actively participated in the formation of Baku’s infrastructure, opened schools, and provided aid to people far beyond his region—from the Caucasus to Europe and Asia.
The screening holds special significance because the film was presented to a wide audience in Russian for the first time, opening it up to a new audience and making it an important cultural event.
At the invitation of the Polylog Foundation, the premiere was attended by the film’s creators and actors:
— Orman Aliyev, the film’s producer;
— Zaur Gasimli, director and one of the screenwriters;
— Nazrin Garadzhayeva, line producer;
— Vladimir Artemyev, cinematographer;
— Parviz Mammadrazayev, People’s Artist of Azerbaijan, who played the young Tagiyev;
— Natavan Hajiyeva, Honored Artist of Azerbaijan, who played Zeynab—Tagiyev’s first wife;
— Yusif Gasimli, who plays the young Rajab Ali;
— Vadim Stepanov, who plays Jeri.
The film’s executive producer is Arzu Aliyeva, recipient of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Award “For Merit in the Performing Arts” and the Award “For Contribution to the Culture of the Turkic World” .
The premiere was a notable event on the cultural agenda and highlighted the importance of patronage, historical memory, and interethnic dialogue.
On April 22, 2026, the world premiere of the feature film “Oil” in Russian took place at the Eldar Cinema in Moscow in honor of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, with the support of the Polylog Foundation.
The film is dedicated to the outstanding Azerbaijani philanthropist and pioneer of the oil industry, Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev. Created to mark the 100th anniversary of his death, the film explores key events of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and highlights the magnitude of Taghiyev’s legacy as an entrepreneur, reformer, and philanthropist.
Viewers witnessed the story of a man who stood at the origins of the oil industry’s development, actively participated in the formation of Baku’s infrastructure, opened schools, and provided aid to people far beyond his region—from the Caucasus to Europe and Asia.
The screening holds special significance because the film was presented to a wide audience in Russian for the first time, opening it up to a new audience and making it an important cultural event.
At the invitation of the Polylog Foundation, the premiere was attended by the film’s creators and actors:
— Orman Aliyev, the film’s producer;
— Zaur Gasimli, director and one of the screenwriters;
— Nazrin Garadzhayeva, line producer;
— Vladimir Artemyev, cinematographer;
— Parviz Mammadrazayev, People’s Artist of Azerbaijan, who played the young Tagiyev;
— Natavan Hajiyeva, Honored Artist of Azerbaijan, who played Zeynab—Tagiyev’s first wife;
— Yusif Gasimli, who plays the young Rajab Ali;
— Vadim Stepanov, who plays Jeri.
The film’s executive producer is Arzu Aliyeva, recipient of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Award “For Merit in the Performing Arts” and the Award “For Contribution to the Culture of the Turkic World” .
The premiere was a notable event on the cultural agenda and highlighted the importance of patronage, historical memory, and interethnic dialogue.
