BAKU, July 18 — A young man from the village of Tengealty in Azerbaijan’s Quba region has come under heavy criticism after spray-painting a woman’s name on a cliff face in a risky attempt to impress his alleged love interest.
In a viral video, the man is seen climbing an unstable ladder to reach a high rock formation, where he used a can of spray paint to scrawl the name “Nara” — an act many have denounced not as love, but as blatant vandalism.
Environmentalists and social media users alike slammed the stunt, calling it a senseless act that defaced a natural landmark and set a dangerous example for others.
“There’s nothing romantic about destroying nature,” one commenter wrote. “If you love someone, find a way to show it that doesn’t involve damaging your environment.”
Beyond the environmental damage, the man’s actions could have easily ended in tragedy. With no safety equipment and standing at a significant height, he risked his life in what critics called “an irresponsible and immature gesture.”
Local conservationists are urging authorities to take action, noting that natural sites in Azerbaijan are increasingly threatened by careless behavior and a lack of accountability.
Vandalism, even when disguised as romance, remains a crime — and one that erodes both public safety and the natural beauty that belongs to all.
