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Miraculous Ointment on the Basis of Wormwood

Scientific laboratories of technological pharmaceutical production of the International Scientific and Technological Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan have received the limited patent of the State Service for Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan. The researchers have developed a one-percent ointment based on the essential oil of the Turkmen wormwood (Artemisia turcomanica) – an endemic medicinal plant, the healing properties of which are described in detail in the multi-volume work Medicinal Plants of Turkmenistan of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Doctor of Medicine Hero-Arkadag. The authorship of the development belongs to a Doctor of Chemistry Durdymyrat Gadamov, a Candidate of Biology Allamyrat Akmyradov and a graduate student Berdi Berdiyev. The ointment obtained from the group of various compounds has unique properties, including high-quality absorption, duration of effect and stability. The originality of the development lies in the technology of extracting essential oil from raw materials (Turkmen wormwood), which is carried out in several stages. The proposed method also includes steam distillation, i.e. upon receipt of the substance under consideration, the process of separation of the components of the mixture using an overheated steam occurs. Thus, the healing base of the ointment is essential o

6 December 2024

Nature

Take care of your health

Here are some tips to help you stay healthy. • Avoid overcooling and overheating, dress appropriately for the season.

6 December 2024

Health

Golden Eagle — a Rare Eagle Species

The nobility of this feathered predator shines through in its appearance and manifests itself through its behaviour and habits. It is not accidental that the coats of arms of many countries feature the golden eagle that belongs to the large eagles. This rare and beautiful bird is of particular interest because it nests closer to the winter, lays eggs in February-March, and sometimes even in January – the coldest months in Turkmenistan. But the birds continue feeding the chicks after 45 days of incubation for a little more than two months during a comfortable period – in the spring, when there is a lot of food. The parents take care of the offspring until they fly out of the nest, bring the ground squirrels they have caught, sometimes hares, foxes, mountain partridges – chukars and various waterfowl. Their diet also includes turtles: these smart birds have learned to break their hard shells on the stones of deep echoing gorges or rocky mountain plateaus. They also catch monitor lizards on occasion. We should explain that this is a quite large bird. Its wingspan can be 2 metres, its claws are unmatched among eagles in size, and it can be recognised by a large “cap” on its head with elongated golden-yellow feathers. There are known cases of golden eagles hunting young gazelles, lambs of mountain sheep and goats. But never on adult ungulates: the golden eagle, whose weight i

6 December 2024

Planet of animals

President of Turkmenistan Conducts a Working Meeting

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov conducted a working meeting with the participation of the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahalliyev, who supervises the agro-industrial complex, and the hyakims of the velayat, at which the progress of seasonal field work in the regions and the implementation of tasks, envisaged by the National Rural Programme, were considered. The first to speak was Ahal Velayat Hyakim S. Soltanmyradov, who reported on the pace of agricultural campaigns in the region.

29 November 2024

Politics

National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Conducts a Working Meeting

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov conducted a working meeting with the participation of the Manager of the Executive Office of the Halk Maslahaty Office, Vice President of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship R. Bazarov and the President of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan A. Ashirov. The issues of implementing large-scale reforms launched in the sectors of the national economy, maintaining the wellbeing and supporting creative work of citizens were discussed. Today, at the state level, special attention is paid to the comprehensive modernisation of the national legislation, the development of new technologies and digital systems and the introduction of intellectual property into production. That, as the Hero-Arkadag noted, was the main factor in keeping up with the times.

29 November 2024

Politics

The Basis of Peace and Development

Our country is celebrating the forthcoming International Day of Neutrality in an atmosphere of peace and unity of the people in the implementation of the Presidential programmes. The key to all our great achievements is the wise and far-sighted policy of positive neutrality, pursued by the esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. This holiday is always celebrated widely and solemnly and serves as a good reason to once again demonstrate the successes of the peace-loving policy of our state. The International Day of Neutrality is as important for the Turkmen people and our state as Independence Day. Observing the status of a neutral state, our country clearly sees its prospects and confidently forms plans for the development of all spheres of the life of society and the state. Such a verified course allows the Turkmen people, under the leadership of Arkadagly Hero Serdar, to reach new heights in their socioeconomic development and look to the future with optimism.

29 November 2024

Neutrality

Transport Cooperation for the Sake of Universal Wellbeing

International Conference and Exhibition Held in the Capital An International Conference and Exhibition “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development–2024” was held in the capital.

29 November 2024

Cooperation

Focus on Effectiveness and Quality

In the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State, great importance is attached to expanding mutually beneficial international cooperation and harnessing the potential of the country in the transport sector. The result is the growth rate in this sector of Turkmenistan’s economy. As was reported at the sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers on November 8, for the 10 months of 2024, the growth rate for the performance of work and services in the transport sector stood at 119.1 per cent, and the transportation of goods by all modes of transport – at 103.3 per cent. In general, the GDP growth rate in the transport sector stood at 6.7 per cent, which testifies to the important role of this sector in Turkmenistan’s economy. The freight forwarding companies – members of the Turkmen Logistics Association, make a worthy contribution to provide transport services. The Paýhas Ganaty Individual Enterprise, founded in 2023, specialises in transporting consolidated cargo by fully loaded vehicles and oversized cargo. For example, in August-October this year, Paýhas Ganaty performed the project rail transportation of 440 tonnes of tubing pipes from China to Hazar (Turkmenistan). The partners of Paýhas Ganaty are both local and foreign companies.

29 November 2024

Economy

To the Future Based on Constructive Dialogue

Understanding the importance of a multifaceted, systemic and constructive dialogue for peace and a sustainable future united the participants of the Second Ashgabat Conference of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE PA), organised jointly with the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The forum served as a platform for decision-makers at the highest legislative level for dialogue on peace, security and sustainable development. Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly and parliaments from dozens of countries in the OSCE region described their positions on strengthening peace through dialogue, trust and mutual understanding in the context of the OSCE comprehensive approach to security, covering the military, political, economic, environmental and human dimensions of security and is based on cooperation. The open discussions on the first day of work on the topic “Parliamentary diplomacy in the OSCE area: creating a solid foundation for sustainable international peace and security through dialogue and cooperation” reflect the nature of the processes, taking place in the world and the OSCE region, and the desire of parliamentarians to resolve issues through dialogue in order to build a sustainable future. Parliamentary dimension of the OSCE

29 November 2024

Cooperation

Results of Biology Olympiad Announced

The III International Internet Biology Olympiad was held at Myrat Garriyev State Medical University of Turkmenistan, which brought together over 730 students from 109 universities. 198 participants received prizes. All of them received diplomas corresponding to the places they took. The Olympiad that has become a tradition was organised in line with the Conception of Digital Education Development in Turkmenistan and the Conception of the Improvement of the Teaching of Natural and Exact Sciences in Turkmenistan. It brought together participants from the universities in Russia, Italy, the USA, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Croatia, Romania, Latvia, Türkiye, China, South Korea, India, Malaysia, Iran, Belarus, Armenia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan in its competitive circles. Myrat Garriyev State Medical University of Turkmenistan has established partnerships with some of them under agreements or memoranda. For example, with the Astrakhan State Medical University (Russia). By the way, this university took the first place in the intellectual team competition, and the hosts – Myrat Garriyev University took the second place. The participants from Bukhara State University (Uzbekistan) ranked third. In total, 34 students took first places, 64 students – second places and 100 students – third places.

29 November 2024

Education

Music Brings Peoples Closer Together

On November 22-23, Ashgabat hosted the Days of Korean Culture, organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Turkmenistan. This bright cultural event gave an excellent opportunity for the people and guests of the capital of Turkmenistan to acquaint themselves with Korean culture better and to plunge into the atmosphere of the traditions of the Land of the Morning Calm. A master class on making Korean mother-of-pearl souvenirs and mirrors took place at the Arkaç shopping and entertainment centre on the first day. Visitors also tried popular Korean sweets brought specially from Korea.

29 November 2024

Culture

Custodians of Cultural Heritage

Intangible and tangible values and history written by great ancestors through creating artworks of incredibly beauty – Turkmenistan preserves all this. Domestic decorative and applied arts and craftsmanship are becoming increasingly popular both in the country and abroad. The country’s leadership provides comprehensive support to this area and creates new opportunities for reviving and widely popularising national crafts and traditional manufacture, which contributes to expanding the ranks of craftsmen. This vividly illustrated by the closing ceremony of the annual contest “Asyrlara ýörelge – nesillere görelde”. The event was organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Central Council of Magtymguly Youth Organisation of Turkmenistan at the Centre for Public Organisations. The goals and objectives of the contest are to reveal and support bearers and custodians of national traditions, to preserve and actualise intangible cultural heritage and to pass genuine specimens of national culture and traditions on to young people.

29 November 2024

Culture

Product Quality Control

During the years of sacred independence, every citizen of Turkmenistan has seen with their own eyes the Saglyk State Programme being implemented successfully in our country through efforts of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. In accordance with the Programme, major healthcare facilities were built and put into operation in a short time in different regions of the country, including the Murghab Valley. The Multifunctional Diagnostic Centre, a children’s hospital, the Hospital of Internal Diseases, the Maternal and Child Health Centre and the Urgent Care Centre opened in the Mary velayat. These and other healthcare institutions are supplied with state-of-the-art medical equipment from the world’s biggest manufacturers, which has significantly improved public access to quality health care services. A significant event was the opening of another important facility in Mary, which is tasked to significantly improve the sanitary and epidemiological situation in the region. We will talk about the Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Service (SESS) in the Mary velayat and Mary. This facility is a building complex that houses several departments conducting sanitary, hygienic, epidemiological, laboratory and diagnostic activities at which employees specialising in bacteriology, virology, parasit

29 November 2024

Health

World Champion from the Garamazy Village

This year has been very successful for Turkmen athletes. As reported in the media, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov issued the Order authorising to present a new car – a white Toyota Camry V6 sedan, made in 2023, to a third-year student from the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports of Turkmenistan Shahzadbek Matyakubov, who had won a gold medal at the Junior World Weightlifting Championships, which was held in Leon, Spain. Our compatriot, a native of the Akdepe etrap, Dashoguz velayat, a representative of the sports dynasty Shahzadbek Matyakubov competed for the title of the strongest weightlifter in the under 102 kg weight category of the prestigious international tournament among juniors under 20 with 13 athletes from 11 countries. The Turkmen athlete won 3 gold medals in each event and set a world junior record in the clean and jerk.

29 November 2024

Sport

President of Turkmenistan Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV: Today Anau is a Confidently Future-Facing and Dynamically Developing Historical City with a Modern Infrastructure and a Rich Historical and Cultural Potential

The Ceremony Summing up the Events Held on the Occasion of the Announcement of the City of Anau as the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World This Year A celebration was held in the building “Türkmeniň ak öýi” in the Nowruz Ýaýlasy Valley in the Ak Bugday etrap of the Ahal velayat to sum up the events marking the proclamation of the city of Anau as the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2024, and within its framework, a concert of cultural figures of the Turkic states was held.

22 November 2024

Politics

Turkmenistan — Uzbekistan: Partnership That Meets National Interests

The opening ceremony of the Second Turkmen-Uzbek Interregional Forum and National Exhibition of Uzbek Goods was held in the building “Türkmeniň ak öýi”, located in the administrative centre of the Lebap velayat – the city of Turkmenabat. The solemn event, which was given a special festive flavour by performances of musical and song ensembles, was attended by heads and representatives of ministries and departments, regional administrations, public organisations, the media of our country and members of the delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

22 November 2024

Cooperation

Key Priorities of Economy

The outstanding achievements and accomplishments in all spheres of Turkmen society are modern realities thanks to the economic strategy of the National Leader of the Turkmen people and the esteemed President of Turkmenistan. Today, Turkmenistan is one of the fastest-expanding economies among the Central Asia countries. The national roadmap is clearly outlined in the Programme “Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State: The National Programme of the Socioeconomic Development of Turkmenistan in 2022–2052” and is aimed at boosting the modernisation, diversification and digital transformation of the economy, the wide-scale introduction of the latest technologies and innovations and active integration into world economic relations. In recent years, Turkmenistan has built hundreds of small- and large-scale industrial enterprises, a modern industrial infrastructure, a unified energy system and a diversified industry supplied with the latest equipment and advanced technologies. Our country has established some new industries, including metallurgy, chemical, mining and processing, and built mineral fertiliser and processing plants.

22 November 2024

Economy

Turkmen Tennis Players — Winners of Ashgabat Open 2024 International Tennis Tournament

The closing ceremony of the Ashgabat Open 2024 International U14 Tennis Tournament, which had brought together tennis players from 12 countries of Europe and Asia, took place in the capital of Turkmenistan. Young men and women from the United Kingdom, India, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan were involved in the exciting fight in singles and doubles not only for medals of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF), under the auspices of which the tournament was held, but also for a higher position in the rating for six days at the Tennis Complex of the Olympic Village.

22 November 2024

Sport

In Search of an Ancient Civilisation

On assignment from the editorial board, I was to interview Fredrik Hiebert, a Doctor of Archaeology from the University of Pennsylvania (USA), well-known in scientific circles and a continuer of the research into the ancient agricultural Anau culture. According to the rules of journalism and following my experience, I furrowed the vastness of the Internet in advance to learn more about my interlocutor. And here is what I managed to find: the archaeologist had worked with Viktor Sarianidi and Turkmen archaeologists. During excavations in Anau, he found a miniature stone seal measuring 1.5 x 1.5 cm containing carved symbols that were unlike any writing system known to science, and in the upper layers of the Southern Hill of Anau he discovered a stone wall dating back to the Bronze Age (second millennium BC), although it was believed that all structures in the settlements of the first farmers who had lived thousands of years ago in the fertile valley between the Kopetdag Mountains and the Karakum Desert were built exclusively from clay (mud bricks and pakhsa). Together with Turkmen archaeologist K. Kurbansahatov, he wrote the book A Central Asian Village at the Dawn of Civilization: Excavations at Anau, Turkmenistan, published in Philadelphia (USA) in 2003. And most importantly, according to F. Hiebert, he is looking for an ancient civilisation, not yet known to the world, and

22 November 2024

History

Key Vector of the State Policy

In the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State, much attention is paid to ensuring the rights and wellbeing of children, which is among the priority areas of the state policy aimed at protecting and consistently enhancing the rights of children and further improving the social and living conditions of the younger generation. Caring for the younger generation – children, on whom the Turkmen people have pinned their hopes for a bright future since ancient times, has been and remains one of the most important state tasks, implemented in accordance with international standards and high humane principles. A state that ensures a happy life for the current generation and shows concern for the future is great and powerful and has an enormous potential. Not limiting ourselves to the achievements of today and based on the importance of ensuring a bright future for following generations, their happy and prosperous life, our country carries out all possible work in this direction. At the same time, it is natural that the main task – creating all opportunities for the harmonious development of children and their prosperous and happy life – comes to the fore. It is on this basis that the activities, carried out in this direction by the National Leader of the Turkmen people Hero-Arkadag and President Arkadagly Hero Serdar, provide for the formation of the highest-qua

22 November 2024

People