"Arshin Mal Alan": Why This Operetta Never Ages

Ashgabat residents who visited the A.S. Pushkin Russian Drama Theater on Sunday evening once again thoroughly enjoyed the hilarious play "Arshin Mal Alan," which can be described as a "situational comedy"

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08.12.2025|05:05

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From Brush to Heart: Portraits of Friendship Bring Together Young Nurali Students and Students of the French School

The joint event, organized by the MLF French School and the Byashim Nurali Ashgabat Art School, became a highlight in the lives of its young participants. The meeting, eagerly anticipated by both schools, promised to be not only engaging but also imbued with creative meaning

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01.12.2025|20:40

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Join Türkiye’s Iconic Olive Harvest: A Seasonal Celebration Not to Miss!

In recent years, evolving traveller expectations have reshaped global tourism trends. Today, holidays are most meaningful when they combine unique experiences with immersion in local culture.

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24.11.2025|13:45

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Ravel's Music – Beauty You Can Hear

Once again, masterpieces of world music were performed on the stage of the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater. On November 18, the sold-out concert "Bolero" was held, dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel, the outstanding French composer, a magnificent master of sound color, and a shining example of musical impressionism

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19.11.2025|19:20

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Ancient Altay: The Homeland of Skiing, the Snow Capital, and a Bridge Between China and Kazakhstan

Altay — where the ancient history of skiing meets China’s “Snow Capital,” creating a unique crossroads of culture and economy for four nations.

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27.10.2025|19:00

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Remembering the Turkmen film "The Heir": a film drama that captivated critics and viewers

Half a century ago, the Turkmen drama "The Heir" was released, filmed by film director Kakov Orazsakhatov based on the story of the same name by the Turkmen writer Anna Paytyk "Ýurt eýesi"

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27.08.2025|13:00

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DNA Study Reveals Female-Centred Society at Türkiye’s Neolithic Çatalhöyük

Türkiye’s archaeological landscape, driven by ongoing excavations, restorations, and research efforts, continues to deepen our understanding of human history.

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21.07.2025|17:48

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MUSIC COMES FROM SOUL MEMORY. Eternal Echo of "Sounds of Dutar"

Sometimes one melody can tell more than a whole book. You hear it by chance - on the radio, on an old recording, at a concert - and suddenly something inside contracts, as if the soul remembered something that was long forgotten

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20.06.2025|02:05

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Poetry and Music. Synthesis of Arts. On the 87th Anniversary of Nury Khalmamedov (from the memoirs of the composer's contemporaries))

June 20 would have been Nury Khalmamedov's 87th birthday. The Moscow International Arts Festival "Sounds of Dutar" named after Nury Khalmamedov, established in 2015, is celebrating its tenth anniversary

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19.06.2025|01:41

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Rize: historical landmarks, active recreation, and unique cuisine

As we noted in a previous article, Rize is renowned as the tea capital of Turkey; however, this picturesque region offers far more than endless tea plantations.

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19.05.2025|16:45

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Rize: the capital of Turkish tea

During a press tour, representatives of Turkmen media visited the city of Rize, the administrative center of the eponymous province, situated just an hour's drive from Trabzon. This city is not only considered the wettest in Turkiye but also rightfully holds the title of the capital of Turkish tea.

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19.05.2025|14:50

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Trabzon: a city guide through the eyes of Turkmen journalists

The Turkish city of Trabzon is one of the most picturesque locations on the country's Black Sea coast.

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19.05.2025|09:00

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Inspired by the heritage and looking to the future: about concerts of students of the TNC named after Maya Kulieva

"Young people are our future, our hope. We must educate them in the spirit of patriotism, love for the Motherland, respect for the culture and art of our people" - these words of the President of Turkmenistan, emphasizing the importance of developing the young generation and preserving the cultural heritage, serve as the leitmotif of the activities of the Turkmen National Conservatory named after Maya Kulieva

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20.04.2025|17:55

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The 11th-century Khorasan 'Cup of Joy': A Testament to a Tradition of Tolerance and Cultural Exchange

A unique artefact, the 11th-century Khorasan silver cup will be auctioned at Sotheby's London from 25 to 29 April 2025 during the Islamic, Oriental and Middle Eastern Art Week

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08.04.2025|03:45

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A Turkmen cultural evening in Brussels: dialogue and traditions

At the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Kingdom of Belgium, a cultural evening was held dedicated to the promotion of intercultural dialogue, public diplomacy, and the presentation of the country's cultural heritage

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28.03.2025|22:45

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"Arshin Mal Alan": Why This Operetta Never Ages

From Brush to Heart: Portraits of Friendship Bring Together Young Nurali Students and Students of the French School

Join Türkiye’s Iconic Olive Harvest: A Seasonal Celebration Not to Miss!

Ravel's Music – Beauty You Can Hear

Ancient Altay: The Homeland of Skiing, the Snow Capital, and a Bridge Between China and Kazakhstan

Remembering the Turkmen film "The Heir": a film drama that captivated critics and viewers

DNA Study Reveals Female-Centred Society at Türkiye’s Neolithic Çatalhöyük

MUSIC COMES FROM SOUL MEMORY. Eternal Echo of "Sounds of Dutar"

Poetry and Music. Synthesis of Arts. On the 87th Anniversary of Nury Khalmamedov (from the memoirs of the composer's contemporaries))

Rize: historical landmarks, active recreation, and unique cuisine

Rize: the capital of Turkish tea

Trabzon: a city guide through the eyes of Turkmen journalists

Inspired by the heritage and looking to the future: about concerts of students of the TNC named after Maya Kulieva

The 11th-century Khorasan 'Cup of Joy': A Testament to a Tradition of Tolerance and Cultural Exchange

A Turkmen cultural evening in Brussels: dialogue and traditions