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
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
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
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
Formal attire serves an important function as a medium of symbolism. Therefore, many of its parts must richly incorporate symbolic elements
I've always said: the highest form of Chinese architecture is timber construction with pitched tile roofs. It embodies the very essence of Chinese civilization. Amazingly, its structural system has remained virtually unchanged for millennia. Since the advent of tongue-and-groove joints, known to the Hemudu culture six to seven thousand years ago, this form has given rise to a stunning diversity of spatial solutions
In these pre-New Year days, everyone takes stock of the past year, looking back and wondering if it was a successful and productive one. Renowned writer and award-winning author Hemra Shirov also presented his creative "report" on his work. Over a cup of aromatic tea, he shared his experience of his 75th anniversary year
Ashgabat residents who visited the A.S. Pushkin Russian Drama Theater on Sunday evening once again thoroughly enjoyed the hilarious play "Arshin Mal Alan," which can be described as a "situational comedy"
The joint event, organized by the MLF French School and the Byashim Nurali Ashgabat Art School, became a highlight in the lives of its young participants. The meeting, eagerly anticipated by both schools, promised to be not only engaging but also imbued with creative meaning
In recent years, evolving traveller expectations have reshaped global tourism trends. Today, holidays are most meaningful when they combine unique experiences with immersion in local culture.
Once again, masterpieces of world music were performed on the stage of the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater. On November 18, the sold-out concert "Bolero" was held, dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel, the outstanding French composer, a magnificent master of sound color, and a shining example of musical impressionism
Altay — where the ancient history of skiing meets China’s “Snow Capital,” creating a unique crossroads of culture and economy for four nations.
