Playlist

Grand finale of Talyp Joşguny 2026 youth creative festival takes place in Ashgabat

06 Jun. 07:35

Source

The Ashgabat Music Center hosted the grand finale of the "Talyp joşguny — 2026" (Student Inspiration 2026) youth creative festival. Jointly organized by the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, the event served as a major showcase for the artistic talents and cultural contributions of amateur student groups from higher education institutions across the nation.

As reported by the "Türkmenistan" newspaper, preliminary rounds of the competition were conducted internally within the respective universities and institutes, allowing top talent to qualify for the national stage. The final event brought together these distinguished student collectives in a celebratory gathering. At the opening ceremony, organizers presented Certificates of Honor and valuable gifts to the participating student groups and the heads of primary youth organizations who demonstrated exceptional editorial and creative engagement with the "Arkadagly ýaşlar" digital magazine.

The concert program featured diverse literary-artistic compositions structured around the national motto of 2026. Students performed classical and traditional Turkmen instrumentation, folk melodies, historical fragments, and traditional vocal duels (aydyshylar). The showcase also emphasized expressive poetry recitations, dynamic choreographic routines, and theatrical reenactments depicting prominent historical figures who shaped the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of the Turkmen nation.

















Entrance Examinations for Higher and Secondary Vocational Institutions Completed in Turkmenistan

24 Aug. 18:38

Source

Turkmenistan has officially concluded its admission campaign for higher and secondary vocational educational institutions for the 2026–2027 academic year. Held between July 13 and August 24, 2026, the examination process was conducted under state commission oversight and public supervision. Notably, entrance exams at the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University and the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs were administered using a standardized testing format.

Following the examination results, over 18,000 applicants were admitted to higher education institutions. Under the newly implemented "Strategy for the Development of Higher Professional Education in Turkmenistan for 2026–2052," several new academic tracks were established across specialist, bachelor's, and master's degree levels, aligning with the "Atlas of Future Professions." Priority admission status was granted to international competition winners, top athletes, and high school medalists.