Turkmenistan Celebrated the 81st Anniversary of the Great Victory
On May 9, Turkmenistan, along with millions of people around the world, solemnly celebrated the sacred date—the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. The morning in the capital began with a large-scale flower-laying ceremony at the monuments of the Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex, which has become a symbol of the unfading glory of national heroes.
In his celebratory address to the nation, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that the harsh war years severely tested humanity, but the pain of those times, imprinted on the hearts of every Turkmen, today calls for the defense of peace and friendship. Victory Day in Turkmenistan is a significant holiday, embodying the unbreakable bond between generations and deep respect for the heroic past of ancestors, who demonstrated unparalleled courage and patriotism on the battlefield and in the home front in the name of freedom on Earth.
Home front workers hold a special place in the history of the Great Victory. Turkmen women made an invaluable contribution to the Defense Fund, donating approximately 7,400 kilograms of gold and silver jewelry. Veterans and home front workers earned immortal glory, ensuring a happy future for future generations, and their lives serve as an inspiring example for today's youth.
Head of State Serdar Berdimuhamedov sets a personal example in carefully preserving the memory of national heroes, including his great-grandfather, Berdimuhamed Annayev. The Presidential Decree on presenting cash and valuable gifts to war veterans and soldiers' widows is a clear expression of the state's special honor and concern for improving their social and living conditions.
On the morning of May 9, to the sounds of the National Anthem performed by a military band, wreaths were laid on behalf of the President of the Republic at the monuments of "Ruhy Tagzym," "Milletiň Ogullary," and "Baky Şöhrat." The ceremony was attended by leaders of the People's Council, the Majlis, ministries, elders, students, and numerous residents of the capital who came to honor the memory of those who did not return from the war.
Flower-laying ceremonies and festive concerts were held throughout the country, uniting the people in shared memory and gratitude.
