In early July 2026, Khadzhi Kakaliev passed away. He was a poet whose work was imbued with the warmth of his native land, a profound sense of national unity, and a sincere love for humanity
This year, the Turkmen musical community celebrates the 80th birthday of Yuri Gurgenovich Sarkisov, Honored Artist of the country and Associate Professor at the Maya Kulieva Turkmen National Conservatory
The "Melodiya" Orchestra, conducted by Annaoraz Dovletov, performed to a full house at the "Vatan" Cinema and Concert Hall in Ashgabat. The "Legends of All Time" program featured interpretations of world classics, popular hits, and Turkmen melodies
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
