Gabala, October 30, 2025 – The Europe Today: Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, attended the presentation ceremony of the new documentary film “Hirkan”, held at the Heydar Aliyev Congress Center in Gabala.
The film, directed by Igor Byshnev, is the latest production within the framework of IDEA Public Union’s special project “12 Wonders of Azerbaijan” and is dedicated to Hirkan National Park, one of the country’s most remarkable natural reserves.
The documentary highlights the park’s unique ecosystem, rich in rare flora and fauna, while emphasizing ongoing conservation efforts to preserve its biodiversity.
Under Leyla Aliyeva’s leadership, eight documentaries have been produced to date as part of the “12 Wonders of Azerbaijan” initiative. These productions have garnered millions of views on social media platforms, significantly contributing to the promotion and global recognition of Azerbaijan’s natural heritage.
The “12 Wonders of Azerbaijan” project covers national parks from diverse geographical regions and ecosystems across the country, including Aghgol, Shirvan, Hirkan, Altiaghaj, Absheron, Shahdagh, Goygol, Samur-Yalama, Gizilaghaj, Akhar-Bakhar, Ilisu, and Zangezur National Park, named after Academician Hasan Aliyev.
These parks collectively reflect Azerbaijan’s rich environmental diversity and play a vital role in preserving the nation’s ecological balance and natural beauty.
