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06.07.2026

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Turkmenistan took part in the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the First Congress of Turkic Studies in Baku

Turkmen representatives took part in events held in Baku from 29 June to 1 July to mark the 100th anniversary of the First Congress of Turkic Studies. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Culture of...

Culture

05.07.2026

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The “Melodiya” Orchestra will present a new musical program in Ashgabat

On July 11, the “Melodiya” Orchestra, led by international competition laureate Annaoraz Dovletov, will perform at the Watan Cinema and Concert Hall in Ashgabat.The musicians will present a unified program, comprised of works from various styles, eras, and geographic regions. A special place in the repertoire will be given to the...

Culture

04.07.2026

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The Consul General of Turkmenistan in Istanbul held a meeting with the head of the Organization of Turkic States

On July 2, Ovezgeldi Jumanazarov, Consul General of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Türkiye (Istanbul), held a meeting with Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States. The meeting took place at the Organization's Secretariat.During the conversation, the parties exchanged views on further strength...

Culture

03.07.2026

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An exhibition dedicated to scenography has opened at the Museum of Turkmenistan

An exhibition of graphic works and paintings dedicated to theatrical art and scenography opened at the Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan.Scenography is not merely the set design for a production, but an art form that unites the director's vision, the actor's stage persona, and the artistic realization....

Culture

01.07.2026

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An art exhibition featuring works by Natalia Kalugina and Gennady Osipov has opened in Ashgabat

A joint art exhibition featuring works by Natalia Kalugina and her son Gennady Osipov is currently being held at the Exhibition Center of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat.The artists possess distinct creative styles, and bringing their works together in a single exhibition is conceived as a "dialogue between generations,"...

Culture

01.07.2026

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Musicians from Turkmenistan were among the winners of the Maqom competition in Namangan

Representatives from Turkmenistan were among the winners of the competition held as part of the 3rd International Maqom Art Forum, which took place in the city of Namangan from June 23 to 26.The Turkmen participants were awarded an honorary statuette and a monetary prize,...

Culture

29.06.2026

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Festive celebrations took place at the foot of the Magtymguly Pyragy monument in Ashgabat

In Ashgabat, within fhe framework of the celebrations marking the Day of Culture and Art Workers and the Day of Poetry of Magtymguly Pyragy, a flower-laying ceremony took place at the monument to the great son of the Turkmen people, located in the "Magtymguly Pyragy" cultural and park complex in the picturesque foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains.Gathered here are m...

Culture

27.06.2026

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The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the people on the Day of Cultural Workers and Magtymguly Poetry

Today, Turkmenistan celebrates the Day of Culture and Art Workers, as well as the Day of Poetry of Magtymguly Pyragy.On this occasion, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to his compatriots and to figures in the fields of culture and the arts.Modern achievements in the domestic cultural sphere are having a significant impact on th...

Culture

26.06.2026

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A review of the events of the fourth day of Turkmenistan Culture Week

The busy program of the fourth day of Culture Week in the Balkan velayat included significant events.This morning, a scientific and methodological field seminar entitled "Modern Methods of Studying and Restoring Historical and Cultural Monuments" was held at the Ancient Dehistan State Historical and Cultural Reserve. Specialists a...

Culture

25.06.2026

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The third day of Culture Week in Turkmenistan began with a boat trip on the Caspian Sea

The third day of Culture Week in Turkmenistan began with a boat cruise on the Caspian Sea. This allowed creative artists to be inspired by the landscapes of the “Awaza” National Tourist Zone.The day continued at the Balkan velayat Museum of History and Local Lore, where an exhibition of fine and applied arts was held. The works on...

Culture

25.06.2026

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The premiere of the children's inclusive play "Emerald City" took place in Ashgabat

The play "Emerald City," performed by the Children's Inclusive Theatre Group, premiered at the A.S. Pushkin State Russian Drama Theatre in Ashgabat, according to "Turkmenistan: Golden Age."...

Culture

24.06.2026

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Events of the second day of Culture Week in Turkmenistan

The second day of Culture Week in Turkmenistan was filled with a variety of events.This morning, a creative meeting was held at the Cultural Center of the Gyzylarbat etrap in the Balkan velayat. Participants explored the unique contributions of outstanding artists and creative figures who have left an indelible mark on the country...

Culture

23.06.2026

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Turkmenistan was represented at the 1st Forum of Museum Directors of Eurasian Countries in Ulaanbaatar

Nurmyrat Annacharyev, Director of the Arkadag Museum of History and Local History, represented Turkmenistan at the first Eurasian Museum Directors' Forum, which took place in Ulaanbaatar from June 15 to 20.The goal of the forum is to digitalize the museum system,...

Culture

23.06.2026

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In Ashgabat, 65 artists were awarded with honorary certificates and valuable gifts

At the opening of the gala exhibition "Culture and Art – the Light of Magtymguly Fragi's Soul" at the Exhibition Center of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan, 65 artists were awarded certificates of honor and valuable gifts for their active participation in the country's cultural life and outstanding talent. This was...

Culture

22.06.2026

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An actor from Turkmenistan won the top prize for best actor at the Yoshkar-Ola festival

Turkmen actor Chary Berdyev won the top prize for best actor at the first Mari International Ethnic Film Festival in Yoshkar-Ola.He received the jury's highest rating for his profound and dramatic portrayal of the great Eastern poet and thinker in the full-length Turkmen-Uzbek film "Magtymguly Fragi," the IIC...

Culture

22.06.2026

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The Russian Drama Theater in Ashgabat invites to its premiere

The A.S. Pushkin State Russian Drama Theater invites audiences to the premiere of the play "Scenes from Family Life: Mommy."We invite you to explore the theater's repertoire until the end of June.26.06. Premiere of Florian Zeller's "Scenes from a Family: Mommy" at 19:00...

Culture

22.06.2026

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According to the national calendar, the Aralyk period has begun in Turkmenistan

According to the Turkmen folk calendar, the Aralyk period began on June 21 and will last until July 22, reports the Turkmenistan newspaper.According to folk traditions, a farmer who managed to sow the planned crops during the Aralyk period could count on a good harvest. If the time was missed, some autumn crops did not have time t...

Culture

22.06.2026

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The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the participants of Culture Week in the Balkan velayat

Today, Turkmenistan's National Culture Week kicks off in the Balkan velayat. On this occasion, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to the Week's participants and all his compatriots, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan...

Culture

20.06.2026

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The Sary-bagshy family dynasty is an integral part of the musical culture of the Turkmen people

The musical culture of the Turkmen people has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries. Throughout history, folk musicians—the bagshy —who mastered the art of singing and playing national instruments, have been held in special esteem and respect. They were the collectors and preservers of Turkmen musical folklore....

Culture

19.06.2026

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An exhibition of portraits of national cultural and artistic figures has opened at the Ashgabat Museum

The Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan has organized a thematic exhibition dedicated to the Day of Cultural and Art Workers, celebrated in the country on June 27.According to the website of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, the exhibition features portraits of national artists painted by the country's People's Artists: "Co...

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