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Turkmen leader visits equestrian complex and writes a poem

In the morning, head of the state Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has visited Ahalteke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan. Turkmen leader went to see his horses and after has turned his hand to writing. The news about delivery of the first foal from Akhan, which the head of the state was coaching personally, has been informed to the President of Turkmenistan while his was visiting the complex. The head of the state has accept this news with big enthusiasm. 

24 March 2021

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Young And Talented Compete

The final round of the annual multi-stage contest entitled “The Most Charming Girl” was held at the Centre for Public Organisations of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat, with the participation of pupils of the second-fourth grades of secondary comprehensive and specialised schools of the country. The organisers of the creative competition, popular among the youngest schoolgirls, aimed at stimulating, revealing and supporting the all-round talents of children, are the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the Central Council of Magtymguly Youth Organisation.

19 March 2021

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To Glorify a Woman is to Glorify the Motherland and Life Itself

Following the tradition, the celebrations are arranged in Ashgabat on the first days of spring in honour of the winners in the Woman of Year Contest. The Women’s Union of Turkmenistan holds the contest to honour those who make a worthy contribution with their professionalism, talent, creative labour and accomplishments to enhance the welfare of the Motherland, to preserve the national cultural heritage and to bring up the younger generation in the best national traditions and also embody dignity, honour and moral purity. Turkmen women…Tall and slender, they conquer with their unique beauty, bright national costumes and proud posture. This is what travellers wrote about our women. Preserving their identity in the Era of Might and Happiness, our women work with inspiration in various sectors, hold public offices, participate in social life and implement the state programmes with their selfless labour, enhancing the strength of our Motherland.

5 March 2021

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It Stands Alone on One of the Kopetdag Rocks

A small white mosque located near the town of Serdar, Balkan velayat, is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Turkmenistan. Next to it, one can involuntarily feel some kind of extraordinary energy. Perhaps this is somehow connected with a legend about the origin of the shrine. According to it, Parav-bibi was a beautiful woman who lived in one of the settlements at the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains. One day, nomads attacked her native village. And, probably, the inhabitants of that village would be destined to the same fate that befell other villages after the conquest by foreigners. However, the leader of the invaders was so blinded by the beauty of the girl that he promised not to destroy the village if they gave Parav-bibi to him in return. Upon learning about that, the beauty fled to the mountains on the same day. She ran as long as she had strength, and pressed herself to the stones with her palms. But the enemies who rushed after her did not retreat. And when she was practically exhausted at a huge rock, in despair she asked the higher powers to hide her somewhere. The Almighty heard the prayers of the beauty and the rock parted in front of the girl, forever hiding her in its stone walls. At that place, people built a mosque.

19 February 2021

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Alabay – a Defender and Loyal Friend

The people of Turkmenistan are proud that on August 31, 2020, at the constituent assembly of the Türkmen Alabaý Itleri Association, an important event took place – granting to the Association international status. Through centuries the breed of the Turkmen dog has been improved both by natural and artificial selection. Therefore, for centuries it has retained its original exterior and a beautiful dense constitution, the shape of which has not changed for more than four thousand years. Being not choosy about his food, the alabay is endlessly loyal to its master and is always ready to help. At the genetic level, it absorbed skills of endurance, selfless protection of herds, round-the-clock service and timely warning of enemy approaching. At the same time, the habits of the alabay combine steadiness, kindness and charm. Our country carefully preserves and respects the richest property of centuries. Today, the work on the breeding of the unique Turkmen breed, a loyal friend and human assistant, is organised at a high level. It is in the fearlessness, the willingness to carry out the service and to give life for the sake of saving flock from predators that the deep attachment and gratitude of the Turkmen people to the faithful and friendly Alabay lie.

19 February 2021

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A Life-Giving Source

Since ancient times, the secrets of human self-knowledge have been embodied in the figurative perception of objects of the surrounding world. The very possibility of survival was of great importance for the people living in the desert, for which they needed water. They extracted moisture from the well, each drop of which was like a grain of gold, and the well was more than an object, it was a life-giving and spiritual source. For example, kumli, the people of the sands, tried to expand the horizons of their idea of the multifaceted and wise values of life. Yesterday, today and tomorrow – this creative link of people with the world they inhabit is and will be the essential element of the world outlook culture of human civilisation. The manmade well in the sea of loose sands not only symbolises life, but also serves as a spiritualised symbol of purity and harmony. The figurative language of the ancient people says, “The value of a well is not only water, because a river is not always needed to quench a thirst”. It is about the spiritual component. A deep source of cool water, as an invaluable metaphorical image, embodies the all-encompassing manifestation of life at the level of an individual, society and state.

12 February 2021

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Military and Patriotic Events Held in the Capital City

The veneration of war relics is an immutable tradition among the military, and as part of the celebration of the Day of Defenders of the Motherland, flowers were laid in the territory of the Halk Hakydasy memorial complex, at the foot of the Baky Söhrat and Milletiň Ogullary monuments, erected in honour of the soldiers who perished during the Great Patriotic War, national heroes who sacrificed their lives defending the Motherland. There, at the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains, political education classes are held for servicemen and cadets of the Military Institute and of the Ashgabat military school. The military and patriotic action took place in Berdi,muhamed Annayev Specialised Military School 1. The name of this teacher and warrior, winner of the medal “For Courage”, the grandfather of the President was given to the school in 2014. Later, a bronze bust was installed in the foyer of the main building of the educational institution, which is part of the military campus of the administrative and educational buildings of the Ministry of Defence. Last year, the school accepted for storage archival documents and the battle banner of the unit where he had served during the Great Patriotic War. It now stands near the bust against the wall on one side, with a replica of the Banner of Victory on the other one. There, on the morning of January 27, in a solemn atmo

29 January 2021

People

The Year 2020 — a Significant Milestone in the History of the Country

Time runs fast. So the year 2020 is over. It was the 29th year since the declaration of our independence and the 25th one since the acquisition of the status of permanent neutrality. Though not years, but accomplishments measure the full-blooded life of Turkmenistan as a sovereign neutral state. Having absorbed many significant events, 2020 will also enter another bright page in the country’s chronicle. By these milestones, our descendants and future historians will judge what we have achieved. And I would like to hope that, following the well-known truth “the future is better seen at a distance”, they will appreciate the great achievements of the Era of Might and Happiness of independent neutral Turkmenistan under the leadership of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Among these events, a special place is occupied by the publication of the book by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Turkmenistan – the Home of Neutrality. The work of the national leader is an important contribution to the study of national origins and the historical significance of Turkmen neutrality as a phenomenon in international relations.

8 January 2021

People

New Year’s Presents: Wishing Happiness and Kindness

We are all so accustomed to the celebration of the New Year’s Day that we do not even think about where this tradition came from. But, this is one of the oldest holidays. It was celebrated even in Ancient Egypt, Persia, Babylon, only the beginning fell on different dates – from March to October. However, the world borrowed the custom of giving presents on the New Year’s Day from the ancient Romans, they became pioneers in this area even before our era.

1 January 2021

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