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Stunning victory of the champion

Arkadag Football Club completed preparation for the new season of the Championship of Turkmenistan. The team held the training sessions in Turkey and the UAE. In the last match of the training sessions in Abu Dhabi, the team of Vladimir Bayramov played Regional Sports, the football club of Dubai, and won 4:2.

The ocean of wisdom

The poetry by the great thinker Magtymguly Pyragy, who glorified the Turkmen people all over the world, has become even more influential in our times. At the meeting of the Permanent Council of the International Organisation of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY), its participants declared 2024 ‘the Year of the Great Poet and Thinker of the Turkic World – Magtymguly Pyragy’. Moreover, the poet's poems and manuscripts entered the UNESCO's (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Memory of the World Register. To date, many scientific works and books on the poet's literary heritage have been published. These works emphasize scientific views, rich literary heritage, beauty of the language, and education of the younger generations. The poems by Magtymguly Pyragy reflect the national spirit and feelings and formulate the humanitarian principles for people. They describe such qualities as courage, patriotism, respect, goodwill, love for nature, prudence, integrity, and kindness.

A valuable guide for the youth

The wonderful books by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and our Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov issue the guiding principles for the Turkmen people, especially the youth. The first book ‘Ýaşlar – Watanyň daýanjy’ by the President of Turkmenistan became a wonderful gift for readers and took a special place in the hearts of people. The wonderful book is dedicated to young people, their achievements and success. The literary work highlights the efforts of the youth to develop our country, their talent and creative work. The book ‘Ýaşlar – Watanyň daýanjy’ represents a description of the great achievements of the youth. The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov wrote in the literary work, ‘We consider the youth as the builders of the future of our beloved Motherland. We rely on the younger generations of our country to achieve ambitious goals’. This wonderful book contains important information about teaching and educating young people.

Happy women of Turkmenistan

Special attention is attached to the great contribution of the Turkmen women to prosperity of the country and implementation of transformations in the revival of the new epoch of the powerful state. Every year, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signs the Decree on Awarding Women of the country on International Women's Day. According to the Decree, the Turkmen women receive money in a solemn atmosphere. The Turkmen people have excellent opportunities to live and work creatively in the country. According to the Constitution of Turkmenistan and international legal documents, men and women have equal rights to work in various spheres on the basis of gender equality. This fact demonstrates the process of empowering women in our society. Ample opportunities are created for the Turkmen women and girls to live and work in the country.

The concern for the youth

The strategic initiatives of the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov have resulted in the state support for families, maternal and child health protection, and education of the younger generations in the country. To date, the work in this field is being successfully implemented under the leadership of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The upbringing of the healthy, hardworking, patriotic generations, excellent education of young people, protection of their physical and mental health, and improvement of the work of educational institutions in line with the demands of the times are among the priority issues of the state programmes.

A valuable guide

The literary and philosophical book ‘Ömrümiň manysynyň dowamaty’ by the National Leader of the Turkmen People, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, our Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is dedicated to the great achievements of independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan, the important historic events, the national spiritual and moral values that have been passed down from generation to generation for millennia. The book ‘Ömrümiň manysynyň dowamaty’ is a classic literary work for people, and it reflects the national values, the past and the future.

The city of the future

Turkmenistan is a blossoming country with the rapid development. To date, new modern cities, towns and villages with the state-of-the-art facilities are built in our country. They demonstrate the economic power and the successful state policy of Turkmenistan. It should be noted that the city of Arkadag was opened in the beautiful corner of the country in 2023, the year ‘Happy Youth with Arkadag Serdar’. The opening ceremony of the smart city became a glorious and historic event. This city provided the best living environment.

Priority tasks

The year ‘Ocean of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy’ of the revival of the new epoch of the powerful state started with ambitious goals and important initiatives. They were announced at the extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of the country chaired by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and at the meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty held under the chairmanship of the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov dedicated to the results of 2023. The historic documents were adopted at those events. The President of Turkmenistan approved the Programme of the Socioeconomic Development of Turkmenistan and Investments in 2024, aimed at the tasks and goals of the year ‘Ocean of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy’.

The champion wins

Arkadag Football Club won a friendly match during the training sessions held in the UAE. The players of Vladimir Bayramov defeated FC Abdysh-Ata Kant, the champion and the holder of Supercup of Kyrgyzstan, with a score of 2:1. It should be noted that the players of Arkadag Football Club form the national football team of Turkmenistan. The club was founded in April, 2023. In the first season, the team became the national champion and won the Cup of Turkmenistan.During the second training sessions held in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, Arkadag Football Club defeated the Russian Premier League team FC Pari NN (2:1) and drew the match against the Russian champion FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (1:1).

The future of the country

Great concern for the younger generations in our country yields positive results thanks to the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and our Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. A generation of the inspired, smart, and patriotic youth has been formed in Turkmenistan. Young people are loyal to our country, people, great principles, and national traditions and do their best to study, practice sports, and work hard. The Turkmen youth represent the future of our Motherland and have the potential to develop the physical culture and sports and realize their importance.

The source of wellness

A promotional meeting ‘Sport is the Source of Wellness’ has been recently held at the conference hall of Ashgabat Textile Complex. The elders, the employees of public organizations, and the youth working in the Textile Complex attended the event. The participants emphasized in their speeches that great work was implemented to make every person physically and mentally healthy, to promote physical culture and sports, and to form a healthy society. These measures represent the priorities of the state policy in the country. The participants of the meeting wished the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and our Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who prioritize the health of the people, sound health, long life and success for the benefit of our Motherland.

Education is the light of happiness

Educating the smart young people who have a broad outlook, understand the requirements of the times, and make a worthy contribution to the development of the Motherland is a priority of the state policy in the revival of the new epoch of the powerful state. Thus, great work is underway to develop the science and education system to promote social and economic progress. This work is reflected in the growth of the national intellectual potential. The Turkmen people have a popular saying, ‘knowledge and wisdom are more valuable than gold’. Indeed, education is a value that ensures the development of society. In this context, the state policy in Turkmenistan is aimed at the balanced development of the education system and the comprehensive upbringing of the younger generations. This fact was confirmed at the extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held on February 9 this year.

Significance of the national games

Impressive work is underway to provide a happy life for the younger generations in Turkmenistan. It is important for the Turkmen youth to be happy, prosperous, and notable people. Starting from family upbringing and the education they receive at public schools, young people cherish the national values and principles. The education of person extends from the primary, secondary and high schools through the life apart from parents. Thus, educators are responsible to inculcate the national moral values in their minds and spiritual life. The national education includes the development of children’s mind, upbringing, and spiritual world through the national games. By playing these games, children learn the advantages of friendship, honesty, attentiveness, and creativity.

The future of the country

The instructions of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, our Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov become principles for the younger generations. The books by our Hero-Arkadag represent invaluable guides for educating the younger generations and increasing their love for the Motherland. The concern for young people who are the owners of the bright future of the country, and the excellent conditions for them to be smart, educated, and hardworking are the priorities of the state policy put forward by the President of Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan is moving forward on the path to prosperity in the revival of the new epoch of the powerful state. 2024 was declared the year ‘Ocean of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy’ to demonstrate the great respect and honour of the Turkmen people for the poet and thinker. The book ‘Ýaşlar – Watanyň daýanjy’ by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov became an invaluable gift for our compatriots. The literary work is dedicated to the youth to encourage their future development.

An outstanding figure of the Turkmen literature

The literary works by Magtymguly Pyragy, the great poet and thinker, a prominent representative of the Turkmen classic literature, form an essential part of the cultural heritage cherished by our ancestors for centuries. This year, the Turkmen people celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birthday of the great poet and thinker. In this context, impressive work is underway to study the rich and valuable literary heritage of the Turkmen poet, whose creativity represents a treasure of the world literature.

Remarkable events of the year

Another glorious year of the revival of the new epoch of the powerful state, filled with historic transformations and great achievements, came to an end. In 2023, which was declared the year ‘Happy Youth with Arkadag Serdar’, the Turkmen people realized that their interests and international prestige of the country are the priorities of the state policy put forward by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Last year, the opening ceremonies of the first phase of the development of the city of Arkadag entered the history in the letters of gold. The project of the city reflects the principles ‘the state is for the people!’ by our Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and ‘Motherland is Motherland only with the people! State is that only with the people!’ by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. To date, our compatriots are looking forward to reach the new heights of development thanks to the great concern of the President of Turkmenistan, who implements impressive work in the country. The book ‘Ýaşlar – Watanyň daýanjy’ by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov became a wonderful gift for readers and took a special place in the hearts of people. As the title suggests, this literary work indicates great confidence in young people as the defenders of the Motherland and the state concern for them.

Happy young people

The book ‘Ýaşlar – Watanyň daýanjy’ by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov became a valuable gift for the Turkmen people. The literary work is dedicated to the youth and their future tasks. The young people from Turkmenistan take an active part in the international and national sports events, scientific and educational Olympiads, and win victories. This fact demonstrates that the state youth policy yields positive results. 2024 has been declared the year ‘Ocean of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy’. The motto originates from the wonderful poem by our Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and reflects the great respect of the Turkmen people for Magtymguly Pyragy. The Permanent Council of the International Organisation of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) declared 2024 ‘the Year of the Great Poet and Thinker of the Turkic World – Magtymguly Pyragy’. The 300th anniversary of the birthday of Magtymguly Pyragy was included in the list of memorable dates in the celebration of UNESCO for 2024–2025. This fact demonstrates that the international community is focused on the life and poetry by Magtymguly Pyragy.

A city with glorious history

The decision to declare Anau the cultural capital of the Turkic world demonstrated respect for the national heritage of the Turkmen people. Anau is considered the home of white wheat. The city has attracted the attention of scientists since ancient times. A lot of information about this place has been preserved in medieval sources. In the 16th-19th centuries, the Anau oasis was noted in historical documents under the name ‘Bagabat’. This word means ‘may garden, house, and country be prosperous’. Various folklores and legends confirm that this name is relevant to Anau. However, in those times, people used the name ‘Anau’ as well. The 16th century historian Isgender Munshi mentioned the foothills oasis as Bagabat in his work ‘Tarikh-e Alam-ara-ye Abbasi’. Moreover, the historian Hasan Beg Rumlu wrote the name of Anau as Bagabat in his chronicle ‘Ahsan al-Tavarikh’. The city of Anau was mentioned in the work ‘Shajara-i Tarākima’ (‘Genealogy of the Turkmens’) by the famous Khan of Khiva and historian Abu al-Ghazi Bahadur (the 17th century).

Reflection of the epoch of happiness

The book ‘Ýaşlar – Watanyň daýanjy’ by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov became a valuable guide for the Turkmen people. The literary work is dedicated to the youth and their future tasks. This fact indicates that Turkmenistan has great trust in the younger generations, who are the builders of the great future. The noble principles of our ancestors form the basis of the state youth policy. Education of young people based on the spiritual values of our ancestors, such as patriotism and honesty, sustainable development and environment protection are the priorities of the state youth policy. That is why 2023 was declared the year ‘Happy Youth with Arkadag Serdar’ and had special significance. Impressive work has been implemented to emphasize the role of young people in the state and public life, their responsibilities and improvement. The Strategy for International Cooperation of the Youth of Turkmenistan for 2023–2030 opened new opportunities in this field on the global arena.

An interesting tournament

The U20 Chess Championships of Turkmenistan have been recently held at the Specialized Chess and Checkers School of the Ashgabat Main Department on Physical Culture and Sports. The main goal of the tournament organized by the State Committee on Physical Culture and Sports of Turkmenistan and the Chess Federation of Turkmenistan was to promote chess and to reveal the best players for the national teams. The Swiss-system tournament consisted of 9 rounds in classic time control, rapid and blitz chess. About 100 players from Ashgabat and regions of the country took part in the competitions. The tournament revealed the best young masters in all events. Each game lasted 90 minutes with an addition of 30 seconds after each move. Athletes competed for 15 minutes with an addition of 10 seconds in the rapid events and for 3 minutes plus 2 seconds in the blitz events. 6 players became the champions, and 18 athletes won prizes. Chess player Amanmuhammet Hommadov demonstrated the highest results among men, and Lala Shohradova won the gold medal and the Cup of the Chess Federation of Turkmenistan in the women’s event.