In recent years, Togrul Bagirov has managed to played a key role in restoring Villa Petrolea, which was the Baku home of Emanuel Nobel and the Nobel family, to its former glory. He played a key role in preserving the brick and mortar, of course, but his background in international affairs gave him an interest in the history of the Nobel Prize, as well as Emanuel Nobel’s history in the oil business. His contact with the Nobel family also led the creation of the Baku Nobel Heritage Fund, for which he served as chairman.