Culture
02.04.2021
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In Memory of the Mentor: A Tribute Concert to Pianist Alexander Starikov
On April 1, the Small Hall of Special Music School at the May Kulieva Turkmen National Conservatory played host to a tribute concert honoring one of the remarkable pianist, Merited Art Worker of Turkmenistan, professor at the Kazan Conservatory Alexander Anatolievich Starikov. The musician passed away in February. He would have turned 70 this December.
02.04.2021
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Motherland through Medium of Art: Winners of Children’s Art Competition’s Regional Round Determined
Currently on view in the foyer of the Dashoguz Velayat Local History Museum, an exhibition showcases the best artworks by students (grades 4-11) from the northern region’s general education schools, who took part in the national art competition’s regional round.
31.03.2021
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Historical Bridges: Dialogue on Talented Poet and Illustrious Military Commander Bayram Khan
The International Conference on Muhammed Bayram Khan the Turkmen and the traditions of humanism, patriotism and courage of the Turkmen people has taken place today in a hybrid virtual and in-person format. It was co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan.
30.03.2021
3399
What Artifacts Can Tell, or Beauty Secrets of Women in Gonurdepe
Those who lived in the Kingdom of Margush must have had their word for ‘perfume’. This is evidenced by artifacts dating back at least 4,000 years that are currently on display in one of the exhibition halls at the Mary Velayat Museum of Local History.
29.03.2021
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Conservatories of Ashgabat and Yerevan intensify dialogue
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Armenia Muhammetgeldy Ayazov held a meeting with representatives of the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan.
27.03.2021
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Traditions, Classics, Modernity: New Interpretations of Famous Compositions
The Maya Kulieva Turkmen National Conservatory has played host to a concert that continued a series of musical events to celebrate the 140th anniversary of Ashgabat. The Conservatory’s eight departments presented the spectacular program showcasing a richly diverse array of pieces and performers.
27.03.2021
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Turkmen violinist – Jemal Agajanova – the winner of an international contest
Great news arrived from Nice, France - a second-year student of the Department of String Instruments of the Turkmen National Conservatory named after Maya Kuliyeva Jemal Agajanova took the second place in the violin nomination at the international competition, which took place in March in an online format and brought together musicians from 30 countries.
25.03.2021
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Lines of Destiny: Artist and Aeromodeler Murad Hojakuliev
I first met Murad Hojakuliev at the Kopetdag Stadium a few years ago when I went for a morning run. Standing on the edge of the football field, he was flying a small model airplane with his full attention focused on it. Murad made his remote-controlled fun flyer do inconceivable aerobatic maneuvers: it suddenly soared upwards, performed figures-of-eight and loops, turned upside down in the air, and flew fast over the green field almost touching it with its fin.
23.03.2021
20489
Fashion and Traditions: Turkmen Designers Present Spring Collections
On March 22, the Expo Center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a fashion show to present Turkmen designers’ Spring Summer 2021 collections. The spectacular and eagerly-anticipated event was held as part of an exhibition showcasing products and services by domestic businesses.
20.03.2021
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History Captured in Short Films: Ashgabat Spring Film Festival Results to be Announced in May
As part of events to mark the Turkmen capital’s 140th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of our country’s independence, the Türkmenfilm Association named after Oguzkhan has organized a competitive short film festival, entitled ‘Ashgabat Spring’.