A delegation from the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, visited Ashgabat to discuss the possibility of cooperation and organizing exhibitions dedicated to the culture of Turkmenistan, TASS reports.

The participants of the International Forum "Interconnection of Times and Civilizations - the Basis of Peace and Development", which was held on October 11 in Ashgabat, noted the great potential for actively studying the possibility of publishing the "Encyclopedia of Magtymguly Fragi", which will collect information about the research work of scientists studying the literary heritage of Magtymguly.

The State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan will hold an intellectual competition among students of higher educational institutions of the country.

Days of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Turkmenistan, which took place in Ashgabat from 7 to 10 October, attracted a large number of guests.

Next year, Turkey will host several international-level theatre festivals.

Next week, various events will take place in Ashgabat within the framework of the Days of Russian Culture, the venue for which will be the Palace of Mukams.

A unique “Musical-Illustrative Collection” has seen the light of day in Moscow, dedicated to the anniversary of the great poet Magtymguly. This collection became a real collection of creative discoveries, featuring works by the winners and laureates of the competitions of composers “Musical Works on the Poems of Magtymguly Fragi” and illustrations titled “Reflection”.

And this autumn, the chamber ensemble department of the Maya Kulieva TNC held a preventive festive concert dedicated to Music Day. The organizer of the event is senior teacher of the conservatory, diploma winner of international competitions Faramazova Stella Vladimirovna. As befits a real professional and great artist, she and her colleagues spent their professional holiday on stage

The preparations for the VI Vienna Ball, which will be held on October 10 in the city of Arkadag, were reported at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on Friday. In this regard, the procedure for holding this significant cultural event was submitted to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for consideration

Anatolia, where various civilisations have crossed paths since prehistoric times, established some of the oldest settlements on earth, and experienced many firsts in human history, boasts unique treasures from these ancient cultures today. The richness of these lands is gradually being brought to light with excavations that span 12 months under the leadership of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. This year, experts made significant discoveries that will impact the world of history again. In parallel, efforts are ongoing to repatriate artefacts illegally taken abroad.