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Mariana Vasileva from Bulgaria is the new Deputy Minister of Sports of Azerbaijan

Mariana Vasileva
Photo: courtesy of Mariana Vasileva

Mariana Vasileva is the new Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports in Azerbaijan.

She was appointed to this post by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. Vasileva, who has been working and living in the country for years, has been head coach of the national rhythmic gymnastics of team since 2009. Before leaving for Baku, Mariana Vasileva coached the Bulgarian national rhythmic gymnastics group all-around. 



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