Culture
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
2536
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
2522
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
2620
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
4456
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
2827
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
3404
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
2477
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).
09.06.2026
2334
The Preliminary Round of the “Çalsana, Bagşy!” Competition Concluded in the Lebap Velayat
The regional round of the creative competition “Çalsana, Bagşy!” was held at a high level on the festively decorated stage of the Seyitnazar Seydi Lebap State Music and Drama Theatre.