Aziza Bashimova, a second-grader at the Turkmenabad Children's Art School, won the Grand Prix in the "Children of the World: Time to Be Friends" competition, which took place as part of the World Children's Festival in Moscow, according to "Turkmenistan: Golden Age."

Aziza entered the competition with her painting "Let's Be Friends!" The jury, comprised of renowned artists, awarded the talented young artist a trophy and a special diploma, as well as a valuable commemorative gift.

The source notes that Aziza's victory is largely due to her teacher, Elena Ishankulieva. Thanks to her teaching skills, her students achieve great success in national and international competitions.

Thus, recently at the VII International Children's Art Competition "Light of Friendship" ("Dostlugun sehri"), held in Baku, four of her students took prize places: Nurana Jumayeva, Gulistan Rejepova, Aziza Bashimova and Dunyagozel Shadyeva.

To celebrate the young artists' victories in international competitions, a ceremony was held at the Lebap velayat Museum of History and Local Lore, presenting awards to the winners and runners-up. Representatives of public organizations, employees of the Department of Culture, teachers, students, and parents attended the event.

During the ceremony, teacher Elena Ishankulieva was awarded certificates of honor from the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and the Department of Culture for her conscientious work and outstanding results.