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Turkmen Film “The Tree of destiny” Wins International Recognition in Tajikistan
Turkmen director Sakhysalyh Bayramov’s drama “The Tree” received a Special Jury Award at the 2nd International "Tajik Somoni" Film Festival, held in Dushanbe from October 15 to 20, 2025.
Produced by the Oguz Han Turkmenfilm studio, the movie was featured in the competition segment at the Nawruz Cinema and was positively reviewed by film critics from Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
The film was praised for its powerful portrayal of Turkmen women’s loyalty and resilience during World War II. The story follows a woman named Nazik, who sends her husband to the front lines and continues to wait for his return, holding onto hope through the years. The plot is based on true memories of people who lived through the war.
This recognition also highlights Turkmenistan’s ongoing commitment to preserving family values and promoting moral integrity under the guidance of the National Leader and the President.
The festival, which coincided with Tajik Cinema Day on October 16, gathered filmmakers from over 20 countries.
Another Turkmen film, “The Composer,” directed by Maksat Gylyjov, was also screened. It was produced with the support of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow Charitable Foundation for Children in Need of Care and was warmly received by the international audience.
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One of the major sporting events in Turkmenistan, the Turkmenistan Tennis Cup, was held at the multifunctional sports complex of the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports. The tournament brought together 72 athletes from across Turkmenistan, including Ahal, Dashoguz, Lebap, Mary regions, and the city of Ashgabat. Among them were 47 male and 25 female players.
The competition was jointly organized by the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports of Turkmenistan and the Tennis Federation of Turkmenistan and was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality. The event was reported by the “Altyn Asyr” electronic newspaper.
The men’s singles final featured an intense match between national team coach of Turkmenistan, 30-year-old Yuriy Rogusskiy, and his trainee Allanur Dayanjov. The match lasted over three hours and was decided only in extra play. After exchanging set victories, Allanur Dayanjov secured a dramatic win in the final set, earning his first-ever Turkmenistan Cup title.
The third-place match saw Meýlis Orazmuhammedov defeat Didar Wepamyradov, completing the list of medal winners. Orazmuhammedov is also known in Turkmenistan as a coach contributing to the development of tennis nationwide.
In the women’s competition, Aynur Movlamova, a 10th-grade student from Specialized Secondary School No. 27 in Ashgabat, claimed the Turkmenistan Cup for the first time. Her victory highlighted the strong potential of young female athletes in Turkmenistan.
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