The hallways of the Danatar Ovezov Turkmen State Music College these days were filled with the atmosphere of a scientific and creative quest. Third-year students, majoring in theory, put aside their notes and textbooks to try on one of the most challenging roles—that of a teacher
On the eve of 2026, Bayram Khudainazarov, People's Artist of Turkmenistan, composer, scholar, teacher, and associate professor of the composition and instrumentation department at the Maya Kulieva Turkmen National Conservatory, passed away
On Saturday, as part of the New Year's cultural program, popular singer Arash Labafzade (Arash) performed a concert, giving his fans, who occupied the Winter Sports Complex, an unforgettable evening of musical rendezvous. And on Sunday, Arash was replaced on the podium by Matvey Melnikov, better known as MOT. Neither of them skated at the Ice Palace, captivating the audience with their supreme figure skating skills
The Ashgabat Winter Sports Complex was truly scorching hot today. The stands, filled with fans of contemporary pop, welcomed a world-class star—Iranian singer and producer Arash Labaf
New Year's concerts by world-renowned stars in Ashgabat have long been as much a tradition as the lavish festive illuminations on the capital's avenues. In the final days of 2025, the Winter Sports Complex will become the epicenter of a grand musical marathon. This year, organizers are emphasizing diversity: we'll be treated to Eastern rhythms, Russian hip-hop, and Turkish romanticism
Solfeggio is often considered one of the most rigorous and challenging disciplines. However, an open lesson by top-category teacher Larisa Amanova at the Danatar Ovezov Special Music School of the Turkmen National Conservatory proved that theoretical lessons can transform into an exciting creative process
Le.Travel travel agency has introduced a special offer for citizens of Turkmenistan — an organized trip to the concert of Basta, which will take place on February 15 in Tashkent.
On 20 December, the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan hosted its annual open-air Christmas Book Fair, which for the third year in a row delighted residents and guests of Ashgabat.
The Turkmen-Uzbek co-production "Magtymguly Fragi" (2024) returns to Moscow screens. From December 19 to 23, the legendary Illusion Cinema Theater is hosting free screenings of the films competing in the first Open Eurasian Film Award "Diamond Butterfly"
The archaeological world is discussing a major discovery at the Abusir necropolis near Cairo. An Italian expedition has uncovered a massive solar temple, which belonged to the solar complex of Pharaoh Nyuserre (about 2400 BC)
This decision was unanimously supported by all 24 members of the Intergovernmental Committee, following the highly positive assessment of independent experts and UNESCO’s Evaluation Body.
An exhibition titled AT33T — Turkmen Abstractions in 33 Paintings, featuring 33 abstract works by contemporary Turkmen artists, has been opened at the French Institute of Turkmenistan
The year 2025 marks an important date in the history of Turkmenistan: the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality. This anniversary, symbolizing the country's role as a center of harmony and stability, has become the basis for a large-scale cultural program aimed at enriching national art and discovering new talent
A celebratory concert was held at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater to great acclaim. It served as a moving tribute to a significant date—the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality. This vibrant cultural event convincingly demonstrated the profound and inextricable connection between the country's peace-loving foreign policy and its cultural development
A special feature of Foreign Classics Week, held from December 6 to 12 in Ashgabat, is the work "Arshin Mal Alan" by Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli. More than a century later, this operetta remains an important element of the region's cultural heritage, uniting generations and countries
