Culture
16.06.2026
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Events Dedicated to the Day of Culture, Art Workers, and the Poetry of Magtymguly Held in Lebap Velayat
Every year on June 27, Turkmenistan celebrates the Day of Culture and Art Workers and the Poetry of Magtymguly Fragi. In connection with this occasion, as well as the Days of Culture traditionally held during the third decade of June, large-scale festive events are taking place across the country.
16.06.2026
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Ahal-teke horses are a priceless treasure of human civilisation
Thanks to its centuries-old history, uniqueness, agility and inimitable beauty, the Ahal-teke horse is a valuable treasure not only of Turkmenistan, but of all human civilisation.
16.06.2026
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Akhal-Teke Horses – The Pride of the Turkmen People
Akhal-Teke horses occupy a special place in the history and cultural heritage of the Turkmen people.
15.06.2026
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A Handmade Carpet Inspired by the Fairy Tales of A. S. Pushkin Woven in Turkmenistan
The Turkmen carpet company “El Darak,” in partnership with the National Museum of the Turkmen Carpet, has created a unique handmade carpet inspired by the fairy tales of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. The project was carried out as a symbol of friendship between Turkmenistan and Russia.
13.06.2026
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Culture Week to Be Held in the Balkan Velayat
Large-scale preparations are underway in Turkmenistan’s Balkan velayat for the upcoming Culture Week. The progress of organizational activities was discussed during a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, which President Serdar Berdimuhamedov chaired via the digital system.
12.06.2026
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Chemen Annaberdiyeva – the daughter of the poet
Not so long ago, the book «Shahyryn gyzy» («The daughter of the poet») was published. The author of the poetry collection is Chemen Annaberdiyeva. The author named her first book that way because she is really the daughter of the famous poet Atajan Annaberdiyev.
12.06.2026
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Ashgabat Hosts Discussions on the Restoration of a Buddhist Cultural Monument from Ancient Merv
Representatives of the J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles, USA) have arrived in Turkmenistan on another official visit aimed at continuing a large-scale project to preserve and restore fragments of a 5th-century CE Buddha head statue discovered in Ancient Merv.
11.06.2026
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Exhibitions, Concerts, and Sports: Where to Go in Ashgabat This Weekend
The capital of Turkmenistan offers residents and visitors a diverse leisure program. This overview highlights several interesting events that can help make the coming days enjoyable.
11.06.2026
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Paul Nadar: A Journey to the Heart of Central Asia
A unique photography exhibition, “Journey Through the Turkmen Lands,” has opened at the State Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan.
09.06.2026
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Professional Designer Olga Kadeikina: Turkmen Craftspeople Effortlessly Blend National Identity with Contemporary Fashion
The Turkmen capital is hosting a landmark event in the fields of trade and business cooperation, the International Exhibition and Fair “TurkmenTextile Expo 2026.” Among the participants is Russian fashion designer Olga Kadeikina, founder of the SO_love brand and a member of the Wool Processing Industry Committee of the Russian Union of Light Industry Entrepreneurs (SOUZLEGPROM).