For the achievements in strengthening the independence of Turkmenistan, enhancing the economic power of the country, implementing state programmes for the development of culture and other industries, for the special contribution to the education of young talented artists, great services to the state and society, and many years of conscientious work, high professionalism, as well as the high level of organization of celebrations in honor of the 28th anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the Decree authorizing:

To award the following citizens of our country with the medals of Turkmenistan:

Medal of Turkmenistan “Gaýrat” is awarded to:

Teacher of the Turkmen State Specialized School of Arts of the State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan, Hydyrov Amanmuhammet,

Deputy Chairman of the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan, Nepesov Akmyat,

Resident of Dort Yap Settlement, Tyaze Zaman Gengeshlik, Gurbansoltan Eje Etrap, Dashoguz Velayat, pensioner Bazarov Redjep,

Medal of Turkmenistan “Watana bolan söýgüsi üçin” is awarded to:

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Abdyyeva Bahargul,

Member of the Committee on the work with local authorities of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, Ishanov Shatlyk,

Head of Department of the Organisational and Cultural Work of the National Trade Union Centre of Turkmenistan, Ballyyeva Jennet,

Head of Department for Ashgabat and Ahal Velayat of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, Gylychdurdyyev Yusup,

Head of the General Department of the Central Council of Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan, Saparov Begench,

Chairman of the Dashoguz Velayat Committee of the Agrarian Party of Turkmenistan, Gayyipov Serdar,

Chef of the Mizan Hotel, Mizan Business Centre of the Ministry of Trade and Foreign-Economic Relations of Turkmenistan, Klychev Muratniyaz,

Director of the Nusaý restaurant of the Türkmen Nagyşlary Production Enterprise of the Kyoshi Consumer Association of the Ahal Velayat of the Ministry of Trade and Foreign-Economic Relations of Turkmenistan, Tokarov Nurgeldi,

Stage Director of the Main Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan, Ishangulyyev Eziz,

Main Choreographer of the Folklore and Ethnographic Studio of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, Garayev Maksat,

Senior Teacher of the Department for Music, Dean of the Faculty of Vocal of Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory, Ergeshov Hidjran,

Teacher of the Department of Organizational and Cultural Work of the Turkmen State Institute of Culture, Abayev Merdan,

Head of the Music Department of Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan, Hydyrov Mammet,

Presenter of the Palace of Mukams of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan, Annageldyyev Dovlet,

Head of Library of S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University, Yagshyyev Gurbanmyrat,

Head of the group of film directors, painters and other specialists of the “Altyn asyr: Turkmenistan” TV Channel of the State Committee of Turkmenistan for TV and Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography, Soyunov Guvanch,

Shift Supervisor of the TV Station of the “Teleradiomerkezi” State Enterprise of the State Committee of Turkmenistan for TV and Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography, Garayev Shohrat,

Artist of the Cultural Centre of the Ahal Velayat Department of Culture, Orazsahedova Gulshohre,

Cultural Events Organizer of the Centre of Culture of the Irikli Settlement, Turkmenbashi Etrap, Balkan Velayat, Manyeva Ogulbagt,

Head of Seyitnazar Seydi State Musical and Drama Theatre of the Lebap Velayat, Silapov Mekan,

Resident of the Vatan Settlement, A. Gandymov Gengeshlik, Vekilbazar Etrap, Mary Velayat, pensioner Altyeva Enedjan,

Honorary titles of Turkmenistan to be awarded to the below citizens of our country:

The title “Honoured Worker of Culture of Turkmenistan” is awarded to:

Director General of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan, Bayramov Yusup,

The title “Honoured worker of Arts of Turkmenistan” is awarded to:

Main Stage Director of the Palace of Mukams of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan, Rozyyev Aman,

Ballet Dancer of the State Dance Group of the Palace of Mukams of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan, Nyyazov Geldy,

Stage Director of Mollanepes Students’ Theatre of Turkmenistan, Tachmammedov Amanmammet,

Art Director of the “Galkynyş” Folklore and Dancing Group of the Cultural and Business Centre of the Nebitgazhyzmat Closed Joint-Stock Company ofthe Oil and Gas Complex of Turkmenistan, Nazarov Allaberdy,

Artis of the “Aşgabat” Artistic Group of Ashgabat Khyakimlik, Orazgeldyyev Tore,

Musical instrument repairman of the Children’s School of Arts in the city of Seydi, Dyanev Etrap, Lebap Velayat, Chary Gutlyyev.