On April 11, 2025, a ceremony was held at the Magtymguly Fragi School in the Privolzhsky district of Astrakhan region to award the winners of a drawing contest organized by the Consulate of Turkmenistan in the Russian Federation (Astrakhan).

The event was dedicated to the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Turkmanistan’s permanent neutrality.The ceremony was attended by the Consul of Turkmenistan, teachers, students, and their parents.

The contest was attended by students from 1st to 9th grades. The young artists reflected themes of peace, good neighborliness, friendship among nations, and harmonious coexistence in their works, inspired by the idea of neutrality.

The children’s drawing contest was also held at School named after A.S.Pushkin in Ashgabat, where students enthusiastically responded to the initiative by presenting their creative works. On the occasion of the award ceremony, a vodeo conference was organized between the two schools, allowing participants from both countries to exchange impressions, congratulate each other, and share their artwork. This format highlighted the significance of the contest as a bridge of friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of Turkmenistan.

The winners and runners-up were awarded diplomas, souvenirs and gifts. Some of the artworks received special prizes from the Consulate of Turlmenistan.

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