February 13 marks the 255th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Andreevich Krylov, writer, fabulist, playwright, translator, publisher of satirical magazines, author of opera librettos... But it was his fables that brought him great fame.

Turkmen film director Sahysalyh Bayramov, among the representatives of the film studios of the region, was invited as an honorary guest to the 42nd Fajr International Film Festival, which was held in Tehran from February 1 to 11. 621 works from 87 countries were submitted to the festival, 33 films by authors from 70 countries were shown in 10 days.

The opening of a monument to the Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi in the historical center of St. Petersburg will be one of the landmark events in the program of major international forums and festive events upcoming this year on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly.

The organization of joint events was discussed by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Secretary General of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) Sultanbai Raev at a meeting in Ashgabat on Tuesday, February 6.

A briefing for media representatives was held at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Ashgabat. Ambassador Akmaljon Kuchkarov presented to journalists a summary of the state and prospects of Turkmen-Uzbek cooperation in key areas, placing special emphasis on the cultural and humanitarian component

In addition to the main monument embodying the image of the great Turkmen poet and philosopher in a giant statue, sculptures of classics of literature from other countries will be installed in the Magtymguly Pyragy cultural and park complex, which is being created in the south of Ashgabat.

Today, January 30, marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Mosfilm film studio. This is reported by RIA Novosti.

In 2024, the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Turkmen poet Magtymguly Fragi is included in the UNESCO List of Memorable Dates, which affirms the outstanding universal and enduring value of the classic’s work and its significance in world culture.

The All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts is actively developing projects in the field of design diplomacy and begins cooperation with the association “Business Center for Economic Development of the CIS”.

On Tuesday, Pakistan's Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah discussed with foreign diplomats in Islamabad the plan for the second China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Cultural Caravan to strengthen economic and cultural ties between Pakistan, China, Russia and Central Asian states.