In 2013, seven years after Niyazov`s death, Ruhnama was finally removed from public schools in Turkmenistan. The following year, in 2014, the current president of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, declared that all Turkmen universities would no longer test their students for their knowledge of Ruhnama.It that the strange laws in Turkmenistan would end. People have a certain way of explaining almost every process in their lives. If we were asked why a plane flies to Turkmenistan, we would say it is because of the buoyancy force. But if you ask the same question to a Turkmen, he will firmly answer you: “The plane is flying to Turkmenistan because the passengers have received visas, and Gurbanguly Mälikgulyýewiç, our wise guide and leader, has agreed to accept the plane on Turkmen land. You see, in Turkmenistan, everything submits to the will of the leader; The birds do not sing, the sun does not rise, and the wind does not blow without his consent. After all, Berdymuhamedov is the initiator and inspiration of the new renaissance and global reforms; May God give him the strength and strength to carry a nation of 5.3 million Turkmen on his shoulders! There are no laws in Turkmenistan; There is only the will of the Führer. Larger than any law, it illuminates the path of the Turkmen like the sun. President for life Saparmurat Niyazov implemented many laws during his reign, here are some of them: In February 2004, men were banned from wearing long hair or beards.
In 2005, lip syncing was banned at concerts. Dogs were banned from the capital because of their “unattractive smell”. Smoking was prohibited in all public places and for all government employees. Turkmen laws now seem normal to the people who live there, but they are still a little strange to those of us who don`t. Here are some crazy Turkmen laws you probably don`t know about. You may be wondering if the Turkmen president is crazy? Some of the first strange laws that were introduced occurred under Turkmenistan`s first president, Saparmurat Niyazov. While these laws are certainly strange, they don`t detract from Turkmenistan`s interesting history as a historic stopover along the Silk Road – nor from the hospitality and warmth of the people who live there. At the same time, he closed all libraries outside the capital because people in the countryside could not read. It`s just one of those strange Turkmen rules that only seem to make sense to its leader.
This Central Asian country between Kazakhstan, Iran and a vast desert has been ruled for 15 years by a dictator with really bizarre laws. Turkmenistan, the small Central Asian country, is perhaps the strangest country in the world when it comes to architecture and bizarre laws that locals have to follow under the firm control of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the country`s president. * Most of these rules fell after the death of Saparmurat Niyazov in 2006 and the coming to power of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. But Berdymuhamedov also passed bizarre laws. Now that you know the strange laws that are made in the country, here are some interesting facts about Turkmenistan. The president of Turkmenistan (who called himself Turkmenbashi, “leader” of the Turkmen) is known for his strange YouTube videos and even stranger laws. He banned men from having long hair or beards, banned opera, banned city dogs, and even renamed the days and months of the year after his family members. You can even be fined if you own a vehicle that is not painted white! One of outgoing President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov`s most bizarre laws is that you can`t have black cars in the capital, Ashgabat.
Even dirty cars are not allowed. For this reason, there are also a number of car washes on the outskirts of the city so that people can have their cars cleaned before entering the city. Do you think you have seen all the strange laws of Turkmenistan? You`re wrong. Turkmen rules are getting even weirder. Here are some that Saparmurat Niyazov has implemented. This wonderful land is with a lot of quirks, but it`s also a place you probably didn`t know much about before reading this article. From dictators who make strange laws to fires that can`t be extinguished, Turkmenistan is a pretty bizarre place. But if you`re looking for a place off the beaten path where few travelers have been before you, this is definitely the place for you. Outside of Hell`s Gate, the country has one of the weirdest sets of rules and living conditions for its people.
Young people can not grow beards, black cars, a record fascination with world records are some of the strange facts about Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan tops the list with North Korea in terms of strange dictatorships. Illustration: Seemon The progressive erosion of women`s rights conflicts with Turkmenistan`s Constitution, laws and international conventions, to which Turkmenistan is a signatory, including the 1997 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). In December 2020, the Ashgabat government adopted its National Gender Action Plan 2021-2025, which purportedly aims to improve standards at the national and local levels, including in the areas of health care, education, and the empowerment of women and girls. One of the many strange rules established by Niyazov in 2004 was that young men were forbidden to have a beard or long hair. Only men over 70 years old could keep a beard. What is strange is that the same rule as in Tajikistan still exists. It was not amended or repealed by Berdymukhamedov. For some time, Turkmenistan has been able to boast of having virtually free public services. As a result, even today, people are still not used to saving electricity, water or gas. A Turkmen could easily leave the gas on so as not to waste a match in the light later! Since 1993, thanks to Niyazov`s initiatives, all Turkmen citizens have had free access to gas, water and electricity.
In Turkmenbashi`s time, utility prices were so low that bills for these services arrived every year. Even locals you talk to in Turkmenistan don`t know the site, although it remains the biggest attraction that attracts tourists to Turkmenistan. Berdymuhamedov`s 100-foot tribute to cycling. Photo: IGOR SASIN / AFP Nice contribution. I love following your travels. We were so close to a visit when we were in this area in 2018, but we were a little nervous about Turkmenistan and Tajikistan and were also running out of time. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Students of all levels must adhere to a strict dress code.
Each university has its own color and texture of fabric for clothing, and it is strictly forbidden to deviate from this requirement, even from shade. Girls are required to wear national clothing and tie their hair into braids, as well as the takhya national headgear. The market has adapted to the rule and many female students simply buy fake braids and attach them to their takhyas or buy ready-made headgear to hide shorter haircuts. We could talk all day about this amazing country in Asia. The situation with real estate is quite acceptable, but not as pleasant as before. Previously, the government subsidized mortgages. That is, you could register for a mortgage and half of it would be covered by the state. Now, these subsidies are only given to a certain group of government employees, such as those who work in the oil and gas industry. People say that subsidized mortgages are also available to teachers and doctors, but I couldn`t find a teacher who would confirm this to me. A major element of the original constitution was “permanent neutrality,” which was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1995.
Turkmenistan has no ties to NATO or the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). In late 2020, teachers in Turkmenabat, the country`s second largest city, were banned from dyeing their lighter hair. Gulnara Dzhumayeva, a politician with multiple portfolios in education, culture, health care and sports, reportedly told teachers that “you don`t become Russian anyway [by lightening your hair].” Darwaza Crater, or Hell`s Gates as it is famous, is not a natural phenomenon, but the result of a natural gas drilling expedition gone horribly wrong. In 1970, Soviet scientists drilled for natural gas, but their devices accidentally fell into the abyss, causing a natural gas leak. Geologists decided to turn it on, hoping it would burn after a few days.
