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25.08.2026

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Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan jointly presented the biopic "Magtymguly" at the LEFF film festival

Turkmenistan was represented at the VII International Film Festival of Russia and CIS Countries Lendoc Film Festival (LEFF), which was held in St. Petersburg from August 20 to 22.This year's film program featured films from 13...

Culture

25.08.2026

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The final of the "Tatar Kyzy - 2026" competition will be held in Turkmenistan on October 7-8

The final round of the "Tatar Kyzy 2026" International Competition will take place on October 7-8 in the “Awaza” National Tourist Zone. This was announced by Almaz Khaliullin, head of the World Congress of Tatars' special projects committee, according to “Tatmedia”.As a reminder, Turkmenistan won the right to host the final follow...

Culture

25.08.2026

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The Ashgabat Russian Drama Theater opens a new season

Performances will begin on August 29. The program for the last weekend of this month is designed to appeal to both young and adult audiences.Sat. August 29. G. C. Andersen's "Thumbelina" 12:00Sat. August 29. M. Myshchyev's "Mother" 19:00...

Culture

21.08.2026

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A young artist from Turkmenistan performed at the “Druzhba” gala concert in Moscow

A young Turkmen artist, Ayshat Rejepova, captivated the audience at the "Friendship" gala concert in Moscow, the central event of the V International Children's Cultural Forum, according to the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Russia....

Culture

19.08.2026

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A train tour to the ancient city of Kunyaurgench will take place in Turkmenistan

Lovers of Turkmenistan's history and culture are invited to take a trip to the ancient monuments of Kunyaurgench. From August 28 to 30, a train tour will be organized to one of the country's most significant historical and architectural complexes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The tour is organized by the magazine "Medeniýet we syý...

Culture

19.08.2026

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The "Heart of the East" concert will take place in Ashgabat

The “Melodiya” Orchestra invites Ashgabat residents and guests to the "Heart of the East" concert, which will take place on August 29 at the “Watan” cinema and concert hall.This musical evening will take audiences on a journey through the culture, color, and beauty of the Eastern countries.The c...

Culture

15.08.2026

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The Indian Film Festival opened in Ashgabat

The opening ceremony of the Indian Film Festival took place at the “Ashgabat” cinema in Ashgabat. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of India in Turkmenistan with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan.Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Turkmenistan Bandaru...

Culture

15.08.2026

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The winners of the "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!-2026" competition were announced in the southern region of Turkmenistan

The regional stage of the television competition "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!", organized within the framework of the creative competition "Türkmeniň Altyn asyry", was held with great enthusiasm in the Mary velayat....

Culture

10.08.2026

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The Youth Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan is taking part in the Young Euro Classic festival

The Youth Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan, conducted by Honored Artist of Turkmenistan Rasul Klychev, performed as part of the 27th International Festival of Youth Symphony Orchestras Young Euro Classic, which is taking place in Berlin from July 31 to August 16.On August 9, on the stage of Konzerthaus Berlin, Turkmen musicians,...

Culture

06.08.2026

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Turkmenistan invited the “Akhal-Téké France” Association to the World Equestrian Championships

On August 5, 2026, an online meeting was held between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan M. Charyev and the President of the Ahal-Teke Horse Association "Akhal-Téké France" Nicolas Menu and the Vice-President of the Association Eloise Girardi.The parties discussed preparations for the World Equestrian Championships and the Ahal-Teke H...

Culture

04.08.2026

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The newspaper "Literary Crimea" published lyrics by contemporary Turkmen poets

The July issue of the Literary Crimea newspaper published poems by Turkmen poets: Suleyman Ilamanov, Shageldi Salyhov, Aygul Garayeva and Zuleyha Gulova.Lyric works by contemporary Turkmen poets have been published in Russian, translated by Andrey Novikov.The newspaper issue can be viewed...

Culture

31.07.2026

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The Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan met with the Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan

Turkmenistan's Minister of Culture, Gurbanmyrat Myradaliev, met with Vasil Shaikhraziev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan and Chairman of the National Council of the World Congress of Tatars. The two sides discussed preparations for the finals of the "Tatar Kyzy" International Competition, which will be held in Turkmenistan, according to the offici...

Culture

30.07.2026

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Ahal-Teke horses from Belgium will compete at the championship in the Netherlands

The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium met with Simone Michels, owner of the Belgian breeding stable Stoeterij Ter Bosschen, during a visit to Lummen. The stable currently houses 17 Ahal-Teke horses, making it one of the largest breeding centers for this breed in the Benelux countries.During the meeting, the parties discussed u...

Culture

29.07.2026

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The 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee concluded in Busan

The 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee officially concluded in Busan, South Korea. The session was attended by approximately 3000 representatives from 196 UNESCO member countries.Turkmenistan was represented at the forum by Chinar Rustemova, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for UNESCO, and Begench Du...

Culture

27.07.2026

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The qualifying round of the "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!-2026" competition took place in western Turkmenistan

The regional round of the television competition for young singers "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!" ("Sound, My Homeland!") took place in the Balkan velayat of Turkmenistan,...

Culture

25.07.2026

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Schoolchildren from Turkmenistan actively participated in the Shanghai Youth Friendship Camp

A delegation of Turkmen schoolchildren took part in the 20th Shanghai International Interactive Youth Friendship Camp, which was held from July 12 to 22 in Shanghai, China.According to the website of the Ministry of Educat...

Culture

25.07.2026

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A number of social and cultural events will be held in Turkmenistan in August

In August, Turkmenistan will host various celebrations, exhibitions, conferences, and awareness-raising events within the framework of its 35th anniversary of independence.Deputy Prime Minister B. Seyidova reported this at a meeting of the Government of Turkmenistan.During the summer holidays, i...

Culture

23.07.2026

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The “Muqam” ensemble from Turkmenistan received an award at the Beijing Youth Orchestra Week

The “Mukam” violin ensemble from Turkmenistan took part in the International Youth Orchestra Arts Week, which was held in Beijing from July 18 to 21.The week brought together talented youth musical ensembles from around the world. Forum participants performed in various concerts, orchestral competitions, and participated in joint...

Culture

21.07.2026

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Turkmenistan proposed to include the art of tahya making in the UNESCO list

Turkmenistan has submitted documents to UNESCO for the inclusion of the art of tahya making and the tradition of wearing it on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This was announced following a meeting of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO held at the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State News Agency of...

Culture

21.07.2026

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Creative figures from Turkmenistan received awards at the Festival of Young Poets of the Turkic World

Representatives of Turkmenistan took part in the II International Festival of Young Poets of the Turkic World, held in the Republic of Azerbaijan on July 16-17.The international festival was organized jointly by the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan....

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