TRT Avaz presented films about Magtymguly and the city of Arkadag in Ashgabat

TRT Avaz presented films about Magtymguly and the city of Arkadag in Ashgabat
20 15.10.2025

In Ashgabat, the premiere screening of TRT Avaz documentaries ‘The Wise Turkmen Magtymguly’ and ‘City of the future Arkadag’ was held at the cinema. The screening was timed to coincide with the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence and the 30th anniversary of the country's neutrality, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

The films, produced by the Turkish international television channel, combine the historical heritage and modern development of Turkmenistan. The film about the poet Magtymguly reveals the spiritual world of the Turkmen people, while the film about the ‘smart’ city of Arkadag demonstrates the harmonious combination of history and modern technology.

The premiere was attended by the Turkish Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmet Demirok, representatives of diplomatic missions, employees of ‘Turkmenfilm’, journalists and students. The Head of TRT's representative office in Turkmenistan, Ugur Sami Gezer, emphasised that the channel's goal is to use cinema to unite the country's past and future and to introduce the international audience to the cultural and social life of Turkmenistan.

Both films are part of the ‘Atavatan Turkmenistan’ project, which has previously produced films about Ashgabat, Merv and Koneurgench, as well as short documentaries about the spiritual and cultural values of the region.

Annasahet Kakayev, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee of Turkmenistan for Television, Radio Broadcasting, and Cinematography, noted the importance of further cooperation with TRT, including joint projects, exchange of experience and internships for young Turkmen specialists. TRT Avaz's motto, ‘Unity in Language, Thought, and Action,’ reflects the desire to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Turkic world.