On April 9th Chairwoman of Russia`s Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko visited the Alley of Honors to lay a wreath at the tomb of Azerbaijan`s national leader Heydar Aliyev. 
She also put flowers at the grave of prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva.
She also visited the grave of People`s Artist of Azerbaijan and USSR, outstanding singer Muslim Magomayev.
Valentina Matviyenko then proceeded to the Alley of Martyrs to lay flowers at the graves of Azerbaijani heroes who gave their lives for the country`s independence and territorial integrity.
She also laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame monument.
Chairwoman of Russia`s Federation Council enjoyed a panoramic view of the capital and was informed on the history of the Alley of Martyrs and redevelopment works implemented in Azerbaijan`s capital Baku.

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