Mingachevir

Mingachevir, sometimes spelled Mingecevir, is the fourth-biggest city in Azerbaijan.  There are about 100,000 people. It is known as the "city of lights" because of its hydroelectric power station on the Kur River.

Mingechevir is home to Mingechevir Polytechnic Institute. 

 Notable natives 
 Dilgam Nagiyev — National Hero of Azerbaijan.
 Eugene Rindin — Hero of Russia.
 Ruslan Muradov — National Hero of Azerbaijan.

References

Category:Cities in Azerbaijan
Category:Aran Economic Region