Baku: The signs on the building of the "Russian House" in Baku are being removed, APA reports. The part of the center's name written in Russian has been taken down from the "Russian House" building.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Azerbaijan has sent a note to Russia regarding the termination of the "Russian House's" activities. The Russian Information and Cultural Center-known as the "Russian House"-which operated as a representative office of "Rossotrudnichestvo" in Azerbaijan, was found to lack legal entity registration and to have seriously violated Azerbaijani legislation. After informing the Russian side of this matter, a diplomatic note was sent to Russia on February 3, 2025, regarding the termination of the "Russian House's" activities.
A statement published on the center's social media platforms noted that in recent days, fake documents and false information have been circulating online, illegally using the symbols of the "Russian House". These documents reportedly include the names of individuals who are said to have taught Russian language courses at the "Russian House" in Baku, including Azerbaijani government officials. The "Russian House" emphasized that these documents do not reflect reality and that any information disseminated outside its official platforms is false.