During her visit to Saint Petersburg, Oguljachan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Affairs of the Gurban­guly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Children in Need of Guardianship, toured the State Hermitage Museum.

Founded by Catherine II in 1764, the Hermitage is now recognized as one of Russia’s most significant cultural institutions. Its vast collection includes over three million works of art spanning numerous historical periods.

The museum also exhibits items connected with the history and culture of various nations, including Turkmenistan. Among them are archaeological findings from ancient Nisa and Merv, ceramic and metal artifacts, textile pieces, carpets, and samples of traditional clothing.

Following the tour, Atabayeva emphasized that culture and art play an essential role in fostering unity among peoples and reflecting the spiritual dimension of humanity. She also thanked the Russian side for the opportunity to become acquainted with the museum’s heritage.

Before leaving, she took a commemorative photograph with members of the Turkmen delegation, according to TDH.