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Bust of Farman Salmanov unveiled in front of his house-museum in Surgut

12 June 2009 12:56 (UTC +04:00)

Surgut. R. Metleboglu â€“ APA. The bust of Farman Salmanov, the first geologist to explore oil wells in Siberia, was unveiled in front of his house-museum with the organization of Russian office of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, APAâ€™s correspondent in Moscow reports. Farman Salmanovâ€™s bust was made by a sculptor from Petersburg Yan Neyman with financial support of Russian office of Heydar Aliyev Foundation. Mayor of Surgut Alexander Sidorov addressed the ceremony.
â€œThe history of modern Surgut begins from this place. Once more we express our gratitude to Farman Salmanov. His memory will always live in our hearts,â€ he said.

The letter of Leyla Aliyeva, head of Russian office of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, was read at the ceremony. Head of Surgut executive power Dmitri Makushenko, Azerbaijani Consul General Gudsi Osmanov spoke about Farman Salmanov. Following this, flowers were put before the bust, the participants visited Farman Salmanovâ€™s house-museum, wrote their thoughts in the memory book. Farman Salmanovâ€™s family members also participated in the ceremony.