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The Governor of the Astrakhan Region of Russia Igor Babushkin presented books of Russian and Soviet classics, as well as contemporary authors to the Joint Turkmen-Russian Pushkin School in Ashgabat, Astrakhan 24 reports.

The books were handed over to the educational institution by the Minister of External Relations of the Astrakhan region Vladimir Golovkov.

The Turkmen-Russian school in the Turkmen capital maintains close ties with the Magtymguly Pyragy school in the village of Funtovo, which is located in the Astrakhan region. Golovkov said that the current year is being held in both schools under the sign of preparation for the 300th anniversary of the great Turkmen poet, and a number of joint events are planned to be held on this occasion.

"The celebration of the anniversary date will serve to strengthen humanitarian ties between our region and Turkmenistan," Golovkov said.

Earlier, Astrakhan Governor Igor Babushkin had already visited the Turkmen-Russian school in Ashgabat as part of the "Caspian — Sea of Friendship" motorcycle race. Then he gave the educational institution a webcam.

Photo: Ministry of External Relations of JSC