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Batyr Soltanov, an 11th-grade student from Ashgabat Specialized School No. 7, took third place in the 21st V.G. Kostomarov International Russian Language Olympiad for Foreign Schoolchildren, which takes place annually in Moscow.

The Olympiad, organized by the A.S. Pushkin State Institute of the Russian Language and the Russkiy Mir Foundation with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and MAPRYAL (International Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature), is one of the most prestigious competitions aimed at strengthening the status of the Russian language as a language of international communication.

Following a rigorous online selection process, 27 finalists from 22 countries arrived in Moscow for the in-person final round. Batyr Soltanov successfully passed all written and oral exams at the Pushkin Institute, confirming the high level of knowledge he acquired in Turkmenistan. Master classes from leading experts and an extensive cultural and educational program were also organized for all participants.

At the awards ceremony, where the winners were honored by Elena Yampolskaya, Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation, Nikita Gusev, Rector of the Pushkin Institute, and Vladimir Tolstoy, President of MAPRYAL, the Turkmen delegation received another diploma – in a special category established in honor of the 95th birthday of the outstanding linguist and founder of the Pushkin Institute, Vitaly Kostomarov. It was presented to our young compatriot, Aylar Atayeva.

These achievements on the prestigious international stage clearly demonstrate the high level of language training in Turkmenistan. They are the result not only of a consistent state education policy, but also of the diligent work of teachers who instill a love of the Russian language and literature, as well as the invaluable support of parents who create a favorable environment for the development of talented individuals. Thanks to this comprehensive approach, Turkmen schoolchildren not only preserve the traditions of bilingualism but also actively integrate into the global academic community, demonstrating excellent knowledge and high competitiveness.

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