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"Magtymguly Pyragy" Wins Grand Prize at International Film Festival in Bulgaria
The Turkmen-Uzbek feature film "Magtymguly Pyragy" has won the Grand Prize at the 13th International Film Festival held in Bulgaria, according to ussatnews.com.
This marks yet another major achievement for the film, which has previously earned accolades in London, Kazan, and at the 4th International Gorkut Ata Film Festival, where it was named Best Feature Film.
Set in the 18th century, the film portrays the life journey of the renowned Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Pyragy, including his studies at Kukeldash Madrasah in Bukhara and Shergozikhon in Khiva.
The film was directed by Muzaffar Erkinov from Uzbekistan. The role of Magtymguly was played by Turkmen actor Ahmet Amanmuradov, while the poet’s father, Dowletmammed Azadi, was portrayed by Chary Berdyev, People's Artist of Turkmenistan.
This international recognition highlights not only the filmmakers’ artistic excellence but also the growing global interest in the rich cultural legacy of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
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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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