Regular "Rustamov’s Readings" dedicated to the memory of Anver Rustamov, prominent researcher, academician of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, were held in the meeting hall of the Scientific Council of the National Institute of Deserts, Flora and Fauna of the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Famous environmental scientists and practitioners of nature conservation of Turkmenistan were invited to the readings. According to the program, there were heard and discussed scientific reports by Sh. Karryeva and P. Kepbanov, as well as presentations by E. Rustamov and J. Anancharyeva. 

Among other topics discussed, the researchers raised the question about the possibility of establishing the first National Nature Park named after Magtymguly Pyragy. This proposal stemmed from the Project "Strengthening the Management Effectiveness of Specially Protected Areas in Turkmenistan," which was funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by UNDP in collaboration with the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Syunt Hasardag State Nature Reserve, as well as the local administrations and councils of the respective etraps.