Can Armenian visit Baku?

Due to a state of war with Armenia, the government of Azerbaijan has banned the entry of citizens from Armenia, as well as citizens of any other country who are of Armenian descent (including Armenian Russians, Turkish Armenians, etc.), to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Is Azerbaijan safe for Armenians?

Armenians in Azerbaijan are at a great risk as long as the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict remains unsettled. In Azerbaijan, the status of Armenians is precarious. Armenian churches remain closed, because of the large emigration of Armenians and fear of Azerbaijani attacks.

Is Baku a safe place to visit?

How safe is Baku for tourists? Thanks to income from oil and gas, Baku is a modern capital city with decent public transport and is generally safe. There are some risks of petty theft in crowds or bars, and tourists can be a target of drink spiking and other scams (see above) in Western-style bars and nightclubs.

What happened to Armenians in Baku?

The Baku pogrom, which broke out on 12 January 1990, lasting for seven days during which many Armenians were beaten, tortured or murdered, and their apartments raided, robbed or burned, resulted in the flight of almost all of the Armenians from the city and marked the effective end of the Armenian community of Baku.

Is it safe for an Armenian to visit Azerbaijan?

It is not safe for anyone with an Armenian sounding name or surname to visit Azerbaijan. You won’t even have a chance to get out of the airport to the city. They will arrest you and investigate or send back to where you came from. And I am not saying this because i want it to be like that but because there are proofs of this.

How safe is Baku for travel?

Yes, Baku is relatively safe as a tourist who minds their own business and stays out of trouble. I never felt like I was in danger in Baku. But, you must be mindful if you are a journalist or blogger. Azerbaijan ranks low when it comes to freedom of the press.

How expensive is Baku?

Things like accommodation (at a hostel), food, and groceries were really affordable and never put much of a dent on my wallet. However, it is easy to end up somewhere with pricier food. A meal along the promenade can easily set you back $15 or more. But, for the most part, Baku is not expensive. The main language in Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani .

What language is spoken in Baku?

But, Russian is ubiquitously spoken in Baku and you can get by with English pretty easily too. The language I heard most often spoken, however, was Russian . Azerbaijani is extremely similar to Turkish, so if you have traveled to Turkey or know any amount of Turkish, you may find it easier to read and speak than Russian.