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Life in Iranian Astara
The city of Astara on the border of Iran and Azerbaijan turned out to be divided in 1828, when the Russian Empire and Persia signed a peace treaty that laid the end of the two -year war. Now two cities with the same name on different sides of the border are shared by the river of the same name.
During the years of the existence of the USSR, relatives, who turned out to be on opposite sides, could not visit each other. After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the proclamation of independence, family ties were restored. Iran allows Azerbaijan citizens visa -free entry for 15 days.
The photographer Makhmudbayli visited the Iranian Astara, capturing life in the city and district. Show more To curtail
During the years of the existence of the USSR, relatives, who turned out to be on opposite sides, could not visit each other. After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the proclamation of independence, family ties were restored. Iran allows Azerbaijan citizens visa -free entry for 15 days.
The photographer Makhmudbayli visited the Iranian Astara, capturing life in the city and district. Show more To curtail