On February 21, 2026, the performance "You Will Return," dedicated to the memory of the victims of Khojaly, was presented at Khazar University's "Dunya" school.
The performance was attended by Khazar University founder Prof. Acad. Hamlet Isakhanli, Rector Dr. Raziya Isayeva, "Dunya" school principal Aygun Isayeva, photographer Reza Deghati, intellectuals, journalists, teachers, and representatives of the public.
The stage production was adapted and performed by the school's teachers and students, based on a production by the Baku Municipal Theatre.
Written by Bahruz Vagifoglu and directed by Elchin Muradov, the performance portrays the tragic fate of Khojaly residents through artistic imagery. At the heart of the work is the story of a woman who has lost her husband and spent years waiting for his return. An unfinished railway track is presented as the central symbol of separation and hope.
In the finale, the characters restore the destroyed rails with unity and resolve, emphasizing that return is only possible through collective effort.
Following the performance, Prof. Acad. Hamlet Isakhanli and eyewitness to the Khojaly tragedy, renowned photographer Reza Deghati, delivered remarks.
The performance was highly acclaimed by those in attendance.