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Cultural Evening Dedicated to Turkmenistan Held in Astrakhan During "Caspian Seasons" Festival

26 Aug. 07:06

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On August 24, as part of the 5th International Festival “Caspian Seasons,” a cultural evening dedicated to Turkmenistan was held in Astrakhan.

The musical Guseinov family performed on stage: opera singer Daria Guseinova from Moscow’s Helikon-Opera, composer and pianist Mamed Guseinov — a member of the Composers’ Union of Russia and Eurasia, and their 11-year-old son Dariy — a young singer, pianist, and actor performing in Helikon-Opera and the Bolshoi Theatre.

The concert featured Turkmen folk songs, film compositions, and pieces based on Russian and Japanese poetry. Daria sang vocal parts accompanied by Mamed on the piano. The audience was especially delighted by the performance of young Dariy Guseinov.

The program also included premieres emphasizing friendship and spiritual values. The evening concluded with the song “Beloved Eyes” from the film “The Old Ashir’s Trick.”

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New Digital Boundaries: Turkey Implements Strict Social Media Regulations for Minors

10 Oct. 10:05

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Starting November 1, 2026, Turkey will restrict access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15 following a new regulatory decree issued by the Presidential Cyber Security Directorate and published in the Resmi Gazete. Under the new framework, users aged 15 to 18 will undergo mandatory age verification through the "e-Devlet" portal. Accounts for this age group will feature default private settings, with explicit bans on live streaming, targeted behavioral ads, and profile recommendation algorithms.

Social media networks are also required to provide parents and legal guardians with control tools to monitor usage time, location tracking, and financial transactions. Existing active accounts must complete the age verification process by March 31, 2027.

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