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Why Does a Young Opera Soloist Keep His Baton Next to his Harry Potter books?

At 12, he sings Gubaidulina's complex avant-garde with the Russian National Orchestra, wrestles with Alyabyev's classical harmonies, and dreams of taking Mozart on a walk through modern Moscow to show him theater posters. Darius Guseinov's name is increasingly heard on Russia's leading academic stages, from the Bolshoi Theater to Zaryadye. But for ORIENT's audience, this young treble singer is also intrigued by his subtle, almost tangible connection to Turkmenistan, where his father hails from

14:34 July 04, 2026

Following the Footsteps of Legends: Discovering the Secrets of Ancient Troy

From the immortal verses of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey to blockbuster Hollywood adaptations and exhibitions in the world's leading museums, the story of Troy has captivated the imagination of people across the globe for centuries

15:55 June 24, 2026

Night Museums: 20 Iconic Historical Sites in Turkey Open Their Doors Under the Stars

The unique "Night Museums" project, designed to reveal Turkey's rich cultural heritage from a new perspective and make it accessible in the evening, has officially launched its third season

01:07 June 21, 2026

Mardin Biennial, the Eternal City of Türkiye and a Center of Art, Attracts Thousands of Visitors

Türkiye has long been one of the leading venues for major national and international cultural and artistic events. One of the most remarkable of these events is the Mardin Biennial, taking place this year from May 15 to June 21

12:06 June 03, 2026

Why a Great Culture Can't Be Destroyed by Bombs

Thursday, May 28, marked exactly three months since the start of hostilities in the Persian Gulf region, which had an extremely negative impact on the global economy, affecting the energy sector, logistics, financial markets, a wide range of industries, food security, and more

00:52 May 31, 2026

Why a Turkmen Film Won Over Audiences in Astana

On the sidelines of the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana (RES 2026 EXPO), the results of the Astana Eco Film Festival were announced. While the jury deliberated on the professional awards, a film from Turkmenistan captured the hearts of the audience. The Audience Choice Award went to the documentary "Children of the Sun and Water" by Bekdurdy Amansaryev

15:11 April 24, 2026

Dandeh Kebab: the secret of lamb ribs from Kermanshah chefs

Dandeh Kebab is considered a hallmark of Kermanshah cuisine. Structurally, it resembles shish kebab but differs in its special marinating method and the sauce used during grilling

11:25 April 19, 2026

Art Therapy in the Era of Shorts Is Offered by the Gallery on Aga Berdiyev Street

We live in a world "behind glass." Smartphones, endless reels, glossy marketplaces, and flawless yet cold AI visualizations. We've learned to consume content, but we've almost forgotten how to sense reality. In this digital race, it's easy to lose touch with our own "inner light"

00:24 April 10, 2026

An Interview with the Founders of the Melodiya Orchestra

Dear reader, would you like to know how musicians typically spend their final moments before a concert and what happens on the other side of the stage? The other side of the stage is also populated, and passions run high. If you thought the musicians were melancholically tuning their violins before going onstage, I have some bad news: dramas and comedies worthy of an Oscar unto themselves unfold there

20:46 April 06, 2026

Flowers, Markets, and Meaning: A New Lifestyle Trend Among China’s Youth

A few days ago, while working on this mini podcast series, I found myself scrolling through what looked like a very typical “weekend recommendation” post—until I realized none of it was typical at all

00:15 March 26, 2026

Yin and Yang in the spring dialogue of two artists – a new exhibition at the Gallery on Aga Berdyev Street

On the first day of spring, the art gallery on Aga Berdyev Street was filled with a special light that contrasted with the gloomy day outside

23:45 March 10, 2026

A Musical Journey Through the Mountains by Composer Kerimguly Garovov

At the Maya Kulieva Turkmen National Conservatory, in the Chamber Ensemble Department under the direction of Maral Agayeva, music becomes a living art, transforming sounds into feelings and melodies into images. Here, each student, like a budding artist, learns not just to play notes, but to reveal the full depth and beauty of the composer's vision

19:00 February 22, 2026

One Hundred and Forty Moments of Beauty at Ashgabat's New Art Location on Aga Berdiyev Street

There are places in Ashgabat where the urban rhythm slows down, and the usual bustle gives way to contemplation. On Aga Berdiyev Street, at the Union of Artists' Art Gallery, an exhibition is running until March 1st, bringing together forty artists from different generations—from established masters to the young and daring

23:04 February 19, 2026

Three Geniuses – One Magic and a Bold Conceptual Solution: Lyadov, Rimsky-Korsakov, Mussorgsky

On the stage of the Magtymguly Musical and Drama Theater, the State Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Principal Conductor and Artistic Director Rasul Klychev, presented a large-scale work – "Symphonic Pictures" – bringing together striking examples of Russian classical music

23:17 February 18, 2026

"Emotional Connector." When Poetry Is Spoken in Hindi, Translation Becomes Secondary...

ORIENT reports from the Indian Embassy in Ashgabat on World Hindi Day 2026. Interesting facts about the Hindi language, a performance by TNIWL students, and a message from Narendra Modi

03:40 January 10, 2026

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