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In Ashgabat, a Concert Will Mark the 185th Anniversary of Pyotr Tchaikovsky
On October 27, Ashgabat will host a concert by the State Symphonic Orchestra of Turkmenistan, conducted by R. Klychev, dedicated to the 185th anniversary of the world-renowned composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The concert, titled "Tchaikovsky – The Voice of the Russian Soul," will take place at the National Music and Drama Theatre named after Makhtumkuli.
The concert will begin at 7:00 PM. Admission is by invitation only.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) was a great Russian composer whose music is known worldwide. His works, including operas, romances, and choral compositions, represent an immensely valuable contribution to global musical culture and mark a new stage in the development of Russian music.
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The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan has officially approved the work and rest schedule for 2026. In Turkmenistan, there will be a total of 12 official public holidays across all regions.
Workweek formats are as follows:
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Five-day workweek — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (7 hours/day) — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (6 hours/day) — 36 hours
The public holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026 are:
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January 1 — New Year
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March 8 — International Women’s Day
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March 20 — Oraza Bayram
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March 21–22 — National Spring Holiday
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May 18 — Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan
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May 27–29 — Gurban Bayram
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September 27 — Independence Day
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October 6 — Day of Remembrance
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December 12 — International Neutrality Day
On the workday preceding a public holiday, working hours are reduced by one hour. The same applies to night shifts, and in continuous production, the schedule is equivalent to a normal day. The average monthly working time is 166.9 hours for a 40-hour workweek and 150.5 hours for a 36-hour workweek. This ensures a balanced labor schedule throughout Turkmenistan in 2026.
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