Culture
07.04.2021
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Names in Turkmen Art: Yakub Annanurov
Five years ago, ahead of the 25th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, a number of prominent figures, who had contributed greatly to strengthening our home country’s sovereignty, were posthumously decorated with the Watana Bolan Söýgüsi Üçin Medal (the Medal for the Love for the Fatherland) by a Ukase of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Among them was Magtymguly State Award recipient, People’s Artist of Turkmenistan Yakub Annanurov.
06.04.2021
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Health, Sport, Traditions: What a Thematic Exhibition Sheds Light On
The Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan is currently hosting an exhibition devoted to World Health Day – April 7 – the day, which marks the founding of the World Health Organization. On display are paintings, arts and crafts, and photographs.
05.04.2021
3716
Theater dialogue: Turkmen puppeteers meet with Armenian colleagues
Representatives of the Turkmen State Puppet Theater and the Yerevan State Puppet Theater held an online meeting. Head of the Department of Acting Technique and Scenic Speech of the Theater Faculty of the Turkmen State Institute of Culture, Aymammed Ishankuliev told about the activities of the Puppet Theater in our country.
05.04.2021
3784
2021 Francophonie Competition Results: Mothers and Friendship Portrayed in Creative Works
The Institut Français at the Embassy of France in Turkmenistan has hosted a hybrid virtual and in-person ceremony to announce the winners of the 2021 Francophonie Competition whose theme is ‘The Most Important Woman in my Life’.
03.04.2021
4183
Drama with a Dim of Humor, a Family-Friendly Fairytale and a Touch of Vintage: What a New Season will Regale Audiences with
The capital’s theaters are now preparing for a new long-anticipated season, putting the finishing touches to their theatrical premiers. Together with our photojournalist we have attended several rehearsals and would like to share our impressions with our readers.
03.04.2021
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Vadim Masson: A man who opened Jeytun archaeological culture and Altyn-depe civilization
Many talented archaeologists, who made a contribution to the study of history by physical evidence, have worked in Turkmenistan, which is rich with great number of historical monuments. Two contemporaries, co-authors of several scientific works and big friends Victor Sarianidi and Vadim Masson are among the most famous scientists who dedicated their lives to study of the secrets of Turkmen land.
02.04.2021
5409
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
9213
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
5313
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.