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Two Turkmen films among the contenders for the "Diamond Butterfly" film award

Two films by Turkmen director S. Bayramov are among the contenders for the "Diamond Butterfly" Open Eurasian Film Award.This year, 41 films from 19 countries are competing for the award. Turkmenistan has submitted two films to the competition: "Red Kurte" and "Tree of Destiny" (directed by Sahysalyh Bayramov)....

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Today 14:07

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An ancient mosaic collection from Margiana has undergone restoration at a museum in Turkmenistan

From October 10 to 30, large-scale restoration work was carried out at the State Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan to preserve the ancient mosaic collection from Margiana....

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Yesterday 14:08

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The Kostanay Drama Theatre has brought its production of "The Spotted Dog Running Along the Seashore" to Ashgabat

Within the framework of the V International Theater Festival, a performance of "The Spotted Dog Running Along the Seashore" was staged in the capital of Turkmenistan, presented by the troupe of the Ilyas Omarov Kostanay Regional Kazakh Drama Theater.The performance took place on the stage of the Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre.<...

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Yesterday 13:54

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The Tajik Puppet Theater presented the play "Nowruz in the Land of Ajam" in Ashgabat

The troupe of the State Republican Puppet Theater from Dushanbe presented the play "Nowruz in the Land of Ajam" to an Ashgabat audience. The performance took place on the stage of the Turkmen State Puppet Theater as part of the 5th International Theater Festival, "Theatrical Art of the Happy Era."...

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Yesterday 12:17

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A concert titled "Magic of the Symphony" will take place in Ashgabat

The State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan, under the direction of the country’s Honored Artist Rasul Klychev, invites you to a concert titled "The Magic of the Symphony," which will take place on November 21 at the Mukams Palace.The program for the musical evening features masterpieces by D. Shostakovich and P. I. Tchaikovsky.<...

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04.11.2026

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In November, artists from the Pushkin Theatre will go on tour to the eastern region of Turkmenistan

From November 14 to 27, artists from the A.S. Pushkin State Russian Drama Theatre will visit the Lebap velayat. Within the framework of their tour, they will perform in the cities of Turkmenabat, Kerki, and Koyten.The touring program is designed for audiences of all ages and includes both children’s productions as well as evening...

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04.11.2026

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The Russian Drama Theatre in Ashgabat invites you to its performances in November

The A.S. Pushkin State Russian Drama Theatre invites residents and guests of Ashgabat to attend its performances this November. Notably, the repertoire includes a new premiere.We invite you to take a look at the theatre’s schedule for this month and the beginning of December.Sun., Nov. 1 — S. Mi...

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03.11.2026

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The State Museum of Turkmenistan displays valuables donated by private individuals

A thematic exhibition titled "Examples of National Heritage" has been organized at the State Museum of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan. The event highlights the expansion of the museum’s collections through items donated by private individuals....

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02.11.2026

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Specialists from Turkmenistan are studying U.S. experience in the field of museum affairs

From October 17 to November 7, museum staff, representatives of scientific and cultural institutions, and cultural heritage preservation experts from Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan are in the United States to learn about practices in the fields of cultural heritage preservation and museum management....

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02.11.2026

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The "Paris mon amour" concert will take place in Ashgabat on November 22

On November 22 at 19:00, the Melody Orchestra will present a concert titled "Paris mon amour" in Ashgabat. The event will take place at the “Watan” Cinema and Concert Hall. Purchase ticketsThe program will feature songs from the repertoires of French artists, including Édith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Joe Dassin, Lar...

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02.11.2026

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Turkmen avant-garde art may be featured in exhibitions in Europe

Turkmen avant-garde art may be featured in exhibitions across various European countries. This possibility was discussed during a visit to Turkmenistan by Polish art experts, which took place within the framework of a cultural exchange program. This was reported by the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan.According to...

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30.10.2026

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A series of concerts by young faculty members is taking place at the Turkmen Conservatory

A series of concerts by young faculty members is taking place at the Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory in Ashgabat.Such concert programs are held as part of the annual "Zehin joşguny" festival, which aims to raise the creative bar for young educators,...

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27.10.2026

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A tour of the Hans Zimmer universe: Tahir Atayev’s orchestra celebrated its 8th anniversary

On October 25, the orchestra led by Tahir Atayev presented a show titled "Hans Zimmer’s Universe" on the stage of the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theatre. The concert, which lasted over two hours, marked the ensemble’s eighth anniversary and was dedicated to music from popular films....

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26.10.2026

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Russian films, TV series and touring artists are in demand in Turkmenistan – Ambassador

In Turkmenistan, there is a strong demand for the Russian language and Russian culture: people here enjoy Russian films and TV series, listen with pleasure to Russian pop artists, and performances by artists from Russia consistently draw full houses. This was stated by the Russian Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ivan Volynkin, in an interview with the press service of t...

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23.10.2026

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A well-known Korean show group, SDG Crew, will perform in the capital of Turkmenistan

On November 1 at 17:00, the renowned Korean performance group Saengdonggam Crew will take the stage at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theatre.An exciting media-performance show, blending traditional Korean art with modern technology, awaits the audience, according to the social media channels of the Embassy of the Republi...

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22.10.2026

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An ethnographic photo exhibition titled "Traces of the Centuries: An Image of Kazakhstan’s History" has opened in Ashgabat

On October 21, the Saparmurat Turkmenbashy the Great Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat hosted the grand opening of a photo exhibition titled "Traces of the Centuries: An Image of the History of Kazakhstan," held in honor of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan.As reported on the social media channels of the Embassy of Kaza...

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21.10.2026

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A concert by artists from Kazakhstan will take place in Ashgabat

On October 23 at 19:00, the "Road of Friendship" concert, featuring artists from the Gaziza Zhubanova Aktobe Regional Philharmonic, will take place at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan. This was announced by the press service of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Turkmenistan.The evening’s program features:...

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21.10.2026

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"Korean Culture Week 2026" will open in Ashgabat on November 2

On November 2 at 17:00, "Korean Culture Week 2026" will open at the "Arkach" shopping center in Ashgabat, dedicated to the inaugural "Central Asia – Republic of Korea" summit. This was announced on the social media channels of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Turkmenistan.A wide variety of events dedicated to Korean culture...

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21.10.2026

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Speech by Oguljahan Atabayeva at the opening of the "Mother Nature" exhibition in Ashgabat

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the "Mother Nature" exhibition in Ashgabat, Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Affairs at the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Chari...

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20.10.2026

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An exhibition in honor of the Turkmen Alabay holiday has opened at a museum in Ashgabat

An exhibition titled "Man’s Faithful Friend – The Turkmen Alabay" has been organized at the State Museum of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan, in honor of the Turkmen Alabay Holiday.The exhibition places special emphasis on artifacts depicting the Turkmen Alabay, which are carefully preserved in the museum’s collections. T...

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