Science

26.02.2021

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Geological Museum at Turkmen State University Offers Insights into Mineral Wealth and Natural Monuments

The museum of the Geography Department at Magtymguly State University is home to one of the richest rock collections in the country. At present, it boasts over 1, 200 specimens of rocks, ore minerals, and fossils. The museum regularly hosts tours and lessons on mineralogy, general geology, and natural history for Geography students. Natural setting displays, maps, charts and a diversity of exhibits are a unique window onto our country’s natural resources, rocks, and natural landmarks.

20.02.2021

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Preserving Biodiversity

Steady efforts are being made at the Kaplankyr State Nature Reserve to conserve native wildlife and enhance biodiversity. Some animals that are found in the north of Turkmenistan live here in open-air enclosures under the watchful eye of specialists. In particular, the Nature Reserve is home to goitered gazelles, argali, hares, pheasants, to name just a few. Animals and birds are kept well supplied with their typical natural food and are provided with a safe and suitable environment that allows them to produce their young offspring. After their natural behaviors are studied, well-fed and well-cared for animals are released into their natural habitat.

18.02.2021

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New Species of Cave Fauna Discovered in Koytendag

Subterranean Biology, an international journal of the International Society for Subterranean Biology (SIBIOS-ISSB), has published the results of the studies carried out in 2018 by scientists in the Kaptarkhan Cave at the foot of the Koytendag Range. We asked Shaniyaz Mengliev, the head of the Scientific Department of the Koytendag State Nature Reserve, who participated in the studies of the underground labyrinths, to tell us about it:

18.02.2021

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2021 Francophonie Competition Launched

The Institut Français in Turkmenistan has officially announced and launched the 2021 Francophonie Competition, an annual creative contest for all French language lovers.

08.02.2021

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Working with Young People – A Top Priority

Held on the initiative of the Central Council of the Party of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, the first briefing brought together local entrepreneurs, students and teaching staff of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event was also attended by representatives of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan.

03.02.2021

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Experts register birds

National experts of the Working Group on the implementation of the Ramsar Convention in Turkmenistan, together with employees of state nature reserves, representatives of public organizations, conducted monitoring of wetlands (wetlands). The monitoring was organized on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Ramsar Convention, which was celebrated on February 2.

03.02.2021

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Joint Efforts for Mutual Benefit

This year’s first startup meeting has been held between local entrepreneurs and university students on the initiative of the Central Council of the Party of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan in collaboration with the Ashgabat City Committee.