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Index Of Turkmenistan-related Articles
The list of Turkmenistan-related articles is below General Emblem of Turkmenistan - Flag of Turkmenistan - National symbols of Turkmenistan - Outline of Turkmenistan - Turkmen - Turkmenistan Culture *Akhal-Teke * Ashgabat cinema *Central Asian Shepherd Dog *Cinema of Turkmenistan *Exhibition Hall of the Ministry of Culture *Hero of Turkmenistan *Jigit * List of Turkmenistan films *List of World Heritage Sites in Turkmenistan *Melon Day *Public holidays in Turkmenistan *''Ruhnama'' *State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan *State Russian Drama Theatre named after Pushkin * Turkmen carpet *Turkmen Carpet Museum *Turkmen cuisine *Turkmen language *Turkmen Museum of Fine Arts *Turkmen National Theatre of Youth * Turkmen Puppet Theatre *Turkmen State Circus *Turkmenistan Cultural Centre *World of Turkmenbashi Tales *Yomut carpet Literature * Book of Dede Korkut (Gorkut Ata) * Döwletmämmet Azady * Gurbannazar Ezizow * Epic of Görogly * Berdi Kerbabayev *Magtymguly Pyragy *Tu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan ( or ; tk, Türkmenistan / Түркменистан, ) is a country located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, east and northeast, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest and the Caspian Sea to the west. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city. The population is about 6 million, the lowest of the Central Asian republics, and Turkmenistan is one of the most sparsely populated nations in Asia. Turkmenistan has long served as a thoroughfare for other nations and cultures. Merv is one of the oldest oasis-cities in Central Asia, and was once the biggest city in the world. It was also one of the great cities of the Islamic world and an important stop on the Silk Road. Annexed by the Russian Empire in 1881, Turkmenistan figured prominently in the anti-Bolshevik movement in Central Asia. In 1925, Turkmenistan became a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruhnama
The Ruhnama, or Rukhnama, translated in English as Book of the Soul, is a two volume work written by Saparmurat Niyazov, the President of Turkmenistan from 1990 to 2006. It was intended to serve as a tool of state propaganda, emphasizing the basis of the Turkmen nation. The ''Ruhnama'' was introduced to Turkmen culture in a gradual but eventually pervasive way. Niyazov first placed copies in the nation's schools and libraries but eventually went as far as to make an exam on its teachings an element of the driving test. It was mandatory to read ''Ruhnama'' in schools, universities and governmental organisations. New governmental employees were tested on the book at job interviews. After the death of Niyazov in December 2006, its popularity remained high. – The Denver Post [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yomut Carpet
The Yomut carpet is a type of Turkmen rug traditionally handwoven by the Yomut or Yomud, one of the major tribes of Turkmenistan. A Yomut design, along with designs of the four other major tribes, such as Ersari and Tekke, is featured on the coat of arms and the flag of Turkmenistan. See also *Suzani rug *Turkmen rug *Tush kyiz Tush kyiz ( ky, туш кийиз , туш — ''side, the edge'', кийиз — ''felt''; kk, тұс киіз) are large, elaborately embroidered wall hangings, traditionally made in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan by women to commemorate the marria ... Turkic rugs and carpets Turkmenistan culture Ethnic Turkmen culture {{Textile-arts-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Of Turkmenbashi Tales
Ashgabat Theme Park (Ertekiler Dünýäsi) is a theme park designed by Turkmen architects as a Turkmen version of Disneyland. It opened in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, in 2006. The $50 million recreation complex, based on Turkmen folk art and fairy tales, occupies and consists of 80 attractions. It begins with a map of Turkmenistan and its environs that displays miniature copies of architectural monuments of the predominantly Muslim state. The Ferris Wheel follows designs of Turkmen jewelry, the Magic Carpet copies acclaimed Turkmen rugs, and a roller coaster zigzags over a mini-replica of the Caspian Sea, the source of the country's immense oil and gas reserves. Visitors are greeted by characters of Turkmen folklore, some of which resemble Western magic creatures. Khudoiberdy repels an attack of evil spirits, and obese Bovendjik swallows everyone he sees. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkmenistan Cultural Centre
The State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan () is a multipurpose performance facility in the Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Located at Archabil avenue, it was founded by the first President of Turkmenistan Saparmurat Niyazov. It is a place for a wide variety of cultural performances. It was opened in 2007. In the past, bore the name of Saparmurat Turkmenbashi the Great. Performance and other facilities State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan performs educational, museum education and leisure and entertainment functions, conducts activities officially, state and international levels, a variety of political and cultural promotions, international conferences and exhibitions. In April 2013, the President of Turkmenistan signed a resolution changing the name under the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan National Cultural Center of the Great Saparmurat Turkmenbashi, renaming it to the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan. Structure In the structure of the SCCT: *National Library of Turkmenis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkmen State Circus
The Turkmen State Circus ( tk, Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Sirki/Түркменистаның Дөвлет Сирки) is the main arena circus of Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan. It has a seating capacity of 1,700 seats. Is administered by the Ministry of Culture and Broadcasting of Turkmenistan. History The circus was built from 1979–1984. In 2001, President Saparmurat Niyazov abolished all circuses in the country. In 2008, the new President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov lifted the ban on circus. By presidential decree, the State Circus of Turkmenistan was established, operating in the Soviet era building constructed. Reconstruction of an old two-story building of the Turkmen State Circus was started in June 2008 by the Turkish company "EFOR". The cost of reconstruction was $17.9 million. In October 2009, the Turkmen State Circus was opened with the first presentation. In 2010, an adjacent training school for circus arts was opened. In 2012, the circus performed th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkmen Puppet Theatre
The Turkmen State Puppet Theatre ( tk, Türkmen Döwlet gurjak teatry) is located on Garashsyzlyk Avenue of Ashgabat. It was built in 2005 by Turkish company Polimeks Polimeks İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş. is a Turkish holding company based in Istanbul. Polimeks, established in 1995 and grew to become one of the world’s leading construction companies, in recent years transformed into a global investment holding .... Is the only puppet theater in Turkmenistan. The repertoire of the troupe has nearly 40 plays. History The building was built in 2004-2005 by Turkish construction company Polimeks in Avenue Garashsyzlyk. The cost of the building - $15 million. Building area Puppet Theater 7600 square meters. Performances are held in two halls with 300 and 200 seats. References {{Ashgabat Puppet theaters Theatres in Ashgabat Theatres completed in 2005 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkmen National Theatre Of Youth
The Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan ( tk, Türkmenistanyň Alp Arslan adyndaky milli drama teatry), known as the Alp Arslan National Youth Theatre of Turkmenistan ( tk, Alp Arslan adyndaky milli Ýaşlar teatry) until 2015, is located on Archabil avenue of Ashgabat. History In the past, the theatre was sited in a former cinema building. In 2006, the theatre relocated to a new four-storey, , building in the south of Ashgabat. It was built by Turkish company GAP Insaat and inaugurated on 21 October 2006. The theatre walls are lined with Italian marble, the facade is decorated with tall columns and stained glass windows. The building has four elevators. The theatre scene has two spinning halls with 800 and 200 seats. The area of the main stage is more than 400 square metres. On the square in front of the theatre is a monument to Turkmen ruler Alp Arslan Alp Arslan was the second Sultan of the Seljuk Empire and great-grandson of Seljuk, the eponymous founder of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkmen Museum Of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It was founded in 1927 by Russian sculptor A.A Karelin and in 1939 it attained the status of the Museum of Fine Arts. The museum has more than 6,000 works in its collection, including paintings, sculptures, and graphic works by Turkmen, Russian and foreign artists. The museum features artwork by such artists as Ivan Cherinko, Durdy Bayramov, Byashim Nurali, Husein Huseinov, Amangeldy Hydyr, I. Ilisl, Izzat Klychev Izzat Nazarovich Klychev (10 October 1923 – 12 January 2006) was a Soviet and Turkmen painter, incumbent member of the Academy of Arts of the USSR and honorary corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Arts. Biography Early years Izza ..., S. Babicov and a notable collection of European paintings including Italian, Dutch, Flemish, German and English. References 1927 establishments in the Soviet Union Art museums established in 1927 Museums in Ashgabat Art museums and galler ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkmen Language
Turkmen (, , , or , , , ), sometimes referred to as "Turkmen Turkic" or "Turkmen Turkish", is a Turkic language spoken by the Turkmens of Central Asia, mainly of Turkmenistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. It has an estimated 5 million native speakers in Turkmenistan, a further 719,000 speakers in northeastern Iran, 1.5 million people in northwestern Afghanistan and 155,000 in Pakistan. Turkmen has official status in Turkmenistan, but it does not have official status in Iran, Afghanistan, or Pakistan, where big communities of ethnic Turkmens live. Turkmen is also spoken to lesser varying degrees in Turkmen communities of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and by diaspora communities, primarily in Turkey and Russia. Turkmen is a member of the Oghuz branch of the Turkic languages. The standardized form of Turkmen (spoken in Turkmenistan) is based on the Teke dialect, while Iranian Turkmen use mostly the Yomud dialect, and Afghan Turkmen use Ersary variety. Turkmen is closely related to Azerb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkmen Cuisine
Turkmen cuisine, the cuisine of Turkmenistan, is similar to that of the rest of Central Asia. ''Plov'' ( pilaf) is the staple, everyday food, which is also served at celebrations. It consists of chunks of mutton, carrots and rice fried in a large cast-iron cauldron similar to a Dutch oven. Manti are dumplings filled with ground meat, onions or pumpkin. Shurpa is a meat and vegetable soup. A wide variety of filled pies and fried dumplings are available in restaurants and bazaars, including somsa, gutap (often filled with spinach), and ishlykly. These are popular with travelers and taxi drivers, as they can be eaten quickly on the run, and are often sold at roadside stands. Turkmen cuisine does not generally use spices or seasonings, and is cooked with large amounts of cottonseed oil for flavor. Chegdermeh, a mixture of rice, meat, tomato and onions, is a uniquely Turkmen dish. Shashlyk, skewered chunks of mutton, lamb, chicken, or sometimes fish, grilled over charcoal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkmen Carpet Museum
The Turkmen Carpet Museum or the National Carpet Museum is a national museum, situated on 5 Gorogly Street in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The museum opened on 24 October 1994. It has the largest collection of Turkmen carpets of any museum. It has a rich collection of Turkmen carpets from the medieval through to the 20th century, including over 1000 carpets from the 18th and 19th centuries. Aside from its extensive collection of antique carpets, it has many carpet articles, chuvals, khurjuns, torba etc. On the first floor of the museum are Tekke and Sarik carpets. The museum is noted for its huge Tekke carpets. One Tekke carpet measures 193m² and weighs a tonne and was made by some 40 people in 1941 to make a curtain for the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Another, made in 2001, is even larger, measuring 301m² and 14 by 21.2 metres and was made to commemorate 10 years of Turkmen independence from the Soviet Union. It is recognised by the Guinness World Records as the largest hand-woven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
