The Main Drama Theater of Turkmenistan has been given the status of an academic one. A resolution to this effect was signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a government meeting on Friday. The draft document was presented by Deputy Prime Minister for Culture Myahridjemal Mammedova.

Turkmenistan adopted a new regulation in April on assigning the legal status of "National" and "Academic" to theaters.

It is expected that this will stimulate the creative activity of theaters, increase the artistic value of performances and their social and spiritual significance.

The regulation was prepared on the basis of Article 19 of the Law of Turkmenistan “On Theater and Theatrical Activities”, which states that the status of “Academic” is assigned to state cultural organizations, individual professional art and creative teams that are leading in their field, having national recognition, for a significant contribution in the formation, development and promotion of national culture and arts.

The status of "National" can be assigned to the creative team of the theater, theatrical organization for outstanding achievements related to the development of national culture.

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