The Azerbaijan Theater in Derbent has been named after Muslim Magomayev.
“Elchi” reports citing APA that Fyodor Shukin, acting head of the Republic of Dagestan, has signed a decree naming the Azerbaijan State Musical Drama Theater after People’s Artist Muslim Magomayev.
It should be noted that information regarding the naming of the theater after Muslim Magomayev had been circulated previously.
Recall that the Azerbaijan State Drama Theater in Derbent was founded in the late 19th century. The theater received official status in 1904 and state status in 1934. The reconstruction of the building of this theater, which stages works by Azerbaijani classics, began in 2015 by the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In March 2026, the ancient theater building was solemnly opened with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin via videoconference. As part of the large-scale renovation, the theater was equipped with modern stage, lighting and sound equipment, comfortable dressing rooms, and a spacious auditorium.