Baku Shedding its Skin
Baku Shedding its Skin
Author(s): Wojciech GóreckiSubject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Cultural Essay, Societal Essay
Published by: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: Azerbaijan;Baku;travel report
Summary/Abstract: Baku’s latest showpieces include the ultra-modern glass and steel structures of the new airport terminal and the heavy pseudo-oriental style buildings which are dripping with gold. However, behind this glittering modern façade lie the corruption and human rights violations of the building trade.
Journal: New Eastern Europe
- Issue Year: 2012
- Issue No: 03 (04)
- Page Range: 118-128
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English
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