Emperor Alexander III of Russia, Empress Maria Feodorovna and their sons Nicholas and George visited Baku from 8 to 9 October 1888. This was the first and only visit of the Russian monarchs to Baku.
Embankment of Baku decorated with imperial flags and the Governor's House during the visit of Alexander III
Baku railway station in the 19th century
Mariinskaya Women's Gymnasium on a postcard of the Russian Empire
Tsar Alexander III and ministers visited the BroNobel oil facilities "Chernyi Gorod" in Baku.
Port of Baku
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Port of Baku, located on the ancient Silk Road connecting Europe and Asia, is a prime transport and logistics hub of Eurasia. It covers an area of 400 hectares. Being an important segment of the Trans
A solar panel at the entrance of the Port of Baku
A view of the general cargo terminal
Port of Baku in 1900s
Old Cargo Terminal