And his largest city. According to statistical data, almost 20% of the population of the whole country live here. Ashgabat is considered a multinational city. More than 80% of the population of Turkmen, almost 9% - Russians, about 2% - Armenians. Also here you can meet Azerbaijanis, Uzbeks, Turks, Kazakhs, Ukrainians, Tatars. The official language is Turkmen. At the same time, Ashgabat is considered to be the leader among other cities in Turkmenistan in the number of residents who are freely talking in foreign languages.

Most of the locals profess Islam (almost 85%), the rest of the population relates to the adherents of other religions, such as Buddhism and Christianity.

The name Ashgabat is translated from the Persian as the "City of Love". Since the founding of the settlement (1881) and until 1919, he was called Ashabad, after he was renamed Poltoratsk, in honor of the famous Revolutionary Worker of Poltoratsky. But the new name of the city did not fit. After just eight years, the authorities again gave him the old name, however, in the original Turkmen transcription - Ashgabad (Ashgabat).

The city is located in the southern part of Turkmenistan in the foothills of the Copetdag, in close proximity to the Iranian border. This area is characterized by an unstable geological situation. In the fall of 1946 there was a powerful earthquake here, which destroyed almost the whole city. As a result of this terrible tragedy More than 100,000 people died. From that moment, the second birth of the city began.

Today, Ashgabat is an important political and cultural center of Turkmenistan. It is well developed for metalworking, mechanical engineering, textile, glass, food industry. In the capital of the state there are eight universities, the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, four theater, numerous museums, including the famous carpet museum, which is the longest carpet in the world.

Ashgabat is great for family holidays with children. Here everyone will find an exciting activity for themselves. Beautiful city parks and squares with modern attractions will appeal not only to the kids, but also their parents.

Climate and weather

The weather conditions of Ashgabat are due to the subtropical intra-projectal nature of the climate. Winter in the capital of Turkmenistan is soft enough, although relatively cold for these latitudes. But in the summer there is extremely hot and dry weather. By the way, Ashgabat is among the top ten of the hottest cities in the world. Summer air is often heated above +45 ° C., and the amount of precipitation, if they fall out at all, tends to zero. As a rule, rain loss is typical for late spring and early autumn. The average annual value of precipitation is about 200 millimeters. Winter in Ashgabat is a brief. During this period, the average daily air temperature does not exceed +5 ° C.. Sometimes when the arctic air is invasion, the thermometer column is lowered to the mark -10 ° C.. Permanent snow cover here is infrequent.

The best time for visiting the magnificent capital of Turkmenistan is considered spring and autumn when the air warms up to optimal temperatures for the human body, and minimal amount Precipitation does not interfere with the rest and sightseeing sightseeing.

Nature

The nature of Ashgabat affects the imagination with its diversity. On numerous neat streets, a stunning beauty of the square and parks are broken. They not only please the eye, but also protect the locals and guests of the capital from the summer heat. The vegetation of urban parks is incredibly diverse. Here you can find both the habitual deciduous species of trees and exotic almond and pistachio groves.

Especially attracting the attention of tourists who come to Ashgabat. Natural landscapes around the city. The low mountains whose vertices are covered with a thin layer of snow, squeezed by Saksaul and Kandym Barhana - all this emphasizes the special color of the capital of Turkmenistan.

Not far from Ashgabat in a picturesque rocky gorge hid an amazing underground lake. His thermal waters all year round have a temperature of about +37 ° C. This unusual reservoir attracts a large number of travelers, in particular, ecological tourism adherents.

sights

Ashgabat is rich in sights. The capital of Turkmenistan is often visited by Muslim pilgrims, here are the main temples of Islam: turkmenbashi Rug Mosque and Mosque Ertugroul Gazi. Their beautiful architecture and rich interior decoration attract numerous tourists from around the world.

A great interest to foreigners presents the TV and Radio Broadcasting Center, which is located on the top of the Copetdag Mountain. The height of the television tower reaches 211 meters. The center is recognized as the highest constructions of the capital of Turkmenistan. Her feature is that the top of the television has a huge octagonal star. " Ogz-Khana", Which was recognized as the largest picture of the star and entered into the Guinness Book of Records. From the observation deck of the center, you can enjoy a truly beautiful view of modern Ashgabat, as well as picturesque expanses of Copetdag.

The most visited attractions of the city are considered monument of independence of Turkmenistan, monument of memory of the victims of the Ashgabat earthquakeand The main flag of Turkmenistanwhich is considered the fourth flagpole in the world in height. In Independence Park, unusual monument to the Sacred Rukhnama- This is a gigantic structure in the form of the book by the President of the Turkmenistan Saparmurat Niyazov.

No tour of the modern Ashgabat do without visiting a stunning fountain complex " Oguz Khan and sons" This architectural and sculptural composition depicts the famous hedgeon of the Turkic tribes of Oguz-Khan and his sons. Here on the square of more than 15 hectares there are 27 synchronized and programmable fountains. This complex is also included in the Guinness Book of Records.

The main attraction of Ashgabat is the most big wheel Reviews of the closed type in the world installed in the entertainment center "Alem".

Ashgabat Zoo is perfect for family holidays. On the territory of about 40 hectares lives great amount Unique animals representing fauna both Turkmenistan and all Mid Asia.

We also recommend visiting the beautiful park complex "Alley of Inspiration", which is located between the two central streets of Ashgabat. Here you can take a walk under the shadow of the majestic trees lined along an artificial reservoir.

There are many museums and theaters in Ashgabat. The world's fame capital of Turkmenistan brought the famous carpet museum - here you can see a unique collection of different versions of this product. In addition, it is in the Ashgabat Museum that is the largest carpet in the world. Its length exceeds 400 meters, and the area is 301 square meters.

Not far from Ashgabat is the ancient city of Partyansky State - Nissa. His ancient ruins attract numerous lovers of archeology and history.

Food

You can try magnificent dishes of national Turkmen cuisine in numerous local restaurants and cafes. All of them offer their visitors not only traditional national treats, but also masterpieces of world cooking.

The main kushan in the menu of any restaurant Ashgabat is meat, usually the Turkmen are preparing pork and lamb. Some restaurants are pleased to offer rather unusual meat dishes from the camels and meat of a mountain goat. The dish of "Gara Chorba" is particularly popular with foreign tourists - soup prepared using canned roasted meat. In addition, no feast in Turkmen families do without the famous Turkmen dried meat "Kakmach".

The most beloved and popular dish in any house and restaurant Ashgabat is pilaf. The main difference from his fellow in other countries is adding pheasant or other game to the recipe. Usually this legendary dish is served under the sauce of plum and grenade.

Popularly popular among foreigners in Ashgabat restaurants also enjoy fish dishes, merry and sturgeon are honored. Fish in Ashgabat is prepared on a spit and in Kazan. Usually fish dishes in the capital of Turkmenistan are served with pomegranate juice, sesame and raisins. Trying such an unusual combination of products. Not all tourists are solved.

In each restaurant, you can order a unique Turkmen drink "AYON". It is also here to try amazing tea, cooked in a local recipe, on camel milk or with dried fruits and nuts (such a way of welding tea is distributed throughout Central Asia).

In addition to the national cuisine restaurants in Ashgabat, you can visit the institutions offering to try the famous culinary treats in neighboring countries. So, the most visited is considered the Lebanese Dip Club restaurant, where the most popular dish is the famous Shaverm. The Turkish cafe "Erzurum" is preparing stunning dishes "Pida" and "Minar". Prices for food in the capital of Turkmenistan are pleasantly surprised by their low values. You can dine in the middle class restaurant here in just $ 7-10 (for 1 person).

Accommodation

In Ashgabat, there are a large number of hotels in different categories: from simple cheap hotels suitable for two stars, and prestigious representatives of world brands. The most popular hotel in the capital of Turkmenistan is considered "president". This hotel is designed to receive high-ranking guests. For technical equipment, the quality of service and comfort of numbers, the hotel meets all international requirements. There is a large number of spacious rooms that are equipped with everything you need for a pleasant stay, including air conditioning, satellite TV, international challenge, mini-bar, safe and many other amenities. In addition, the guests of the "President" are provided with beautiful restaurants, sports halls, fitness clubs, swimming pool, sauna, tennis court and many other entertainment facilities. The cost of living in a similar hotel is about 100-150 $ per night.

In Ashgabat, you can find hotels, accommodation in which you will be somewhat cheaper - about $ 40-70. But the quality of services in such institutions is significantly inferior to eminent hotels.

Entertainment and recreation

Beautiful Ashgabat offers its guests a fascinating entertainment program. Many foreign tourists who are accustomed to spending almost all their free time in the study of old attractions are somewhat disappointed in the capital of Turkmenistan. The fact is that there are no ancient monuments of history and architecture. But in its surroundings you can see the ruins of the ancient cities, in particular the nice settlement, which is attributed to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today, in the territory of this city, only the remnants of two fortresses are preserved - new and old NISA, as well as palace halls, the royal treasures of the Arsakid dynasty. Near Ashgabat is located the native village of Turkmenbashi. This place is considered sacred with local residents. Here is a huge white mosque, inside which in the sarcophage is the "father of all Turkmen."

A mandatory point in excursions on the magnificent Ashgabat is a visit to the amazing carpet museum. Here you can familiarize yourself with the history of carpet, about the methods and traditions of carpets. In addition, it is in the Turkmen Museum that are assembled truly legendary carpet specimens - the oldest carpet (XVII century) and the largest carpet (about 301 m 2).

Lovers of entertainment establishments should certainly be in the amazing entertainment complex "Alem". Worldwide fame This center brought the largest closed type wheel. In addition to the wheel, there is a huge number of other attractions, slot machines, restaurants and cafes.

Traveling through Ashgabat with children, it is necessary to look into the new Ashgabat Zoo. Here you can get acquainted with the amazing animals and floral world Central Asia. In a huge territory (almost 40 hectares), unique types of reptiles, animals and birds are inhabited, which are found not only in Turkmenistan, but also in other countries of the whole world.

Purchases

The capital of Turkmenistan Ashgabat is famous for its magnificent baza carrier, which bears the amazing name "Tolkuchka", speaking itself. Here you can buy everything that your soul: starting from the hook of a ram, a jaw and ending with incredible beauty of the carpet. On the "Tucks" life begins to boil on the eve of the weekend. It is best to come there early in the morning, when not so much people and you can safely wander between the rows, choose the goods you like.

In Ashgabat, there is also a Russian Bazaar "Gulistan". Of course, today it remains only the name. For a long time, Russian sellers have not found in this market. Here you can buy food, clothing and all sorts of souvenir trivia. In addition, to acquire small gifts that resemble traveling to Ashgabat and Sunny Turkmenistan, for their relatives and friends can be in any souvenir shop in the city center. The benefit here is a huge amount. Also, such trading tents are also in every major hotel.

Souvenirs in the form of a horse - a symbol of the state, tubette, objects of national clothing, and, of course, carpets are recognized as the most purchased goods in Ashgabat. By the way, these products are better to buy only in state stores. Since the obligatory tax is already included here in the price of the goods, as well as each carpet there is already a ready-made sentence of experts on the historical importance of the product. In addition, such institutions will definitely give the buyer the appropriate certificate confirming the fact of the purchase that the customs authorities require when leaving abroad.

Transport

In the capital of Turkmenistan, the system is well developed public transportHere it is represented by buses, trolley buses and taxis. Today, the roads of Ashgabat can meet modern buses Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz, as well as Soviet rarities without familiar to foreigners of comfort. The price of travel is approximately 0.1 $ one way. Trolleybus trip is worth the same. For the fastest and comfortable movement in the city, you can use the services of private taxi drivers. At the same time, the cost of travel will be somewhat more - depending on the distance of the trip, the taxi driver can ask from you from $ 1 to $ 3.

Ashgabat is a major railway node. It takes an important branch through the capital: Turkmenbashi (Krasnovodsk) - Mary - Turkmenabad. To move around the country, the local population uses mainly a railway communication that Ashgabat is connected with other major cities.

Not far from here is located a major airport named after Saparmurat Turkmenbashi, which has international status. He connects Ashgabat with other cities of the republic and the countries of Europe, the CIS and Asia. By the way, the flights around the country are completely inexpensive - only $ 7-10. It is also worth noting that the National Airline "Turkmen Airlines" is considered the most reliable airline in all Central Asia.

Communication

In Ashgabat, telecommunications and relations, unlike the rest of Turkmenistan, were widely developed. On some streets (mostly central) there are special machines from which you can make a call in the country. For international call, it is better to contact the post office or branch of communication. One minute of communication with other countries costs about $ 1. Most large hotels and hotels also offer their visitors to use the telephones installed in the rooms that implement international communications. True, here the call will cost much more expensive - about $ 2-25 per minute of conversation.

More distribution in Ashgabat received a cellular communication. The city employs two mobile operators: "TM Cell" and MTS-Turkmenistan, which cover all its districts and airport. By the way, companies support roaming leading world cellular operators.

An Internet connection in Ashgabat has recently been widely developed. In the center of the city you can have a great time in the cozy Internet café, the cost of services in which is a maximum of $ 2 in one hour of use of the network. And in local hotels is equipped with Wi-Fi.

Safety

Ashgabat enjoys a reputation regarding safe City. Law enforcement authorities note here the lowest crime rate among the capitals of Central Asia countries. However, you should not lose your vigilance, you must carefully follow your things, especially in the places of large cluster of people. Large amounts of money and valuable things are best to leave hotels and hotels in safes.

Ashgabat's visit requires tourists to comply with certain security measures regarding their health. So, to eliminate the possibility of infection with typhoid, hepatitis and dysentery, it is advisable to conduct preventive vaccinations.

As for tap water, in Ashgabat, it undergoes a mandatory cleaning steps, including chlorination, but this does not make it completely safe. The Ministry of Health strongly recommends the guests of the capital of Turkmenistan to pre-boil water and only then use it to clean the teeth or drink.

Vegetables and fruits and fruits purchased on the local Asian bazaars are thoroughly washed, and meat and fish are thermal processing.

Business climate

Ashgabat is the main economic center of the country. Many industrial enterprises have been created here. The main direction of the city's economy, and the whole country as a whole is the refining. Many investors prefer precisely this industry in the city's economy.

It is worth noting that the authorities recently adopted a number of laws governing joint ventures. The main innovation was the cancellation of a number of taxes. In addition, foreign investors investing their funds in Ashgabat enterprises receive some benefits for the introduction of their business.

Recently, there has been an increase in the interest of foreign tourists to the historical and cultural attractions of Ashgabat. Travel companies register a constant increase in travelers in the capital of Turkmenistan. Some businessmen invest their capital in the development of the tourist industry of Ashgabat's economy. It is noted that the payback period in this business is noticeably less than in any other industry.

The property

The Ashgabad real estate market today is one of the most promising throughout Central Asia. The stable rise in prices for residential premises attract numerous buyers from around the world. It is worth noting that in Turkmenistan there are no restrictions on the sale of real estate to foreign citizens. It is this feature of the Ashgabad housing market that makes it the most popular among large cities Not only Turkmenistan, but also other countries of Central Asia.

Buying a small apartment with an area of \u200b\u200bno more than 100 square meters will cost the buyer about $ 30,000. Those who wish to acquire not just an apartment in the center of Ashgabat, and a beautiful country house along with valuable land is worth prepare at least $ 50,000. The final cost of such transactions depends on the area of \u200b\u200bthe location of the cottage, as well as the size of the land plot.

Most property buyers in Ashgabat are resolved for the purchase of apartments and houses with their subsequent rental or organizing small hotels in them. Interestingly, the average rental prices in Ashgabat are quite high. For a removal for one month, a one-room apartment in the capital will need about $ 400-500.

The city of Ashgabat will attract your attention from the first to stay in it. For a trip to the unforgettable beauties of the capital of Turkmenistan remained in memory, as an amazing and secure adventure, you must follow the following rules:

1. Deciding for the arrival of an amazing Ashgabat, it is worth remembering that staying in Asian cities requires respectful relations from travelers to local residents and laws. Remember that visiting some attractions is possible only when the representative of the travel company is presented.
2. The hot climate of Ashgabat requires the consecration of people to the constant use of sunscreen cosmetics, hats, as well as high-quality repellents. For the safety of your health, it is necessary to take care of the conduct of prophylactic vaccinations against diphtheria, typhoid, hepatitis and malaria.
3. When visiting public seats Remember that in Ashgabat, as in the whole Turkmenistan, there is a ban on smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages in establishments with a large cluster of people.
4. Buying expensive antiques, carpets, jewels, jewelry as a souvenir, require a special certificate from the seller who will confirm the transaction for the purchase of your product. This will help avoid problems with customs authorities when leaving Turkmenistan. Remember that it is categorically impossible to export old carpets from the country, the age of which exceeds 50 years, archaeological exhibits, as well as black caviar and fish.

Turkmenistan - one of the most closed republics former USSR. Turkmen, in contrast to their Central Asian neighbors, do not go to earnings in Russia, and it's not easy to get here. Still, the country is visa. The sticker in the passport is worth a minimum of $ 35. In general, many people heard about Turkmen gas, but few people managed to see how in the former Soviet Republic manage the wealth obtained from the sale of hydrocarbons. And see what. At the border of the desert, the Karakum rose without exaggeration futuristic with the eastern flavor city of white marble, which often causes an association with an oasis.

In our time, Turkmenistan lives in the era of power and happiness. Anyway, it proclaimed the president Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The reign of the first president was called the Golden Age.

Ashgabat is a city of young and without a historic center. In addition, in the middle of the last century, then the capital of the Soviet Republic almost all left under the Earth as a result of a natural disaster. The city rebuilt anew.

During the years of independence of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat, an equally ambitious construction was launched. Everywhere such unusual structures. In the photo Hotel "Yyldyz"

And this is our hotel "Ashgabat"

Before the hotel, the gilded statue of the current president of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The official name of the monument is "Arcadag Binasi" (Monument Arcadag). Arcadag is translated from Turkmen as a "patron", "Support". The head of state is depicted in traditional Turkmen clothing on the Garceing Akhaltein Kone with a highly raised right hand.

On a festive day (December 12, the day of neutrality was celebrated in Turkmenistan) on the streets there are practically no local residents, but many delegations from around the world. Due to the arrival of politicians, the entire center was blocked

Palace of marriage or happiness. The design of the eight-pointed star of Oguzhana (the progenitor of the Turkic tribes). The symbol is very popular in Ashgabat. Inside the globe of Turkmenistan

The capital is trying to turn into a flowering garden, but it seems, not just - most often the seedlings do not come true

Amusement park. Ferris wheel, they say the largest in the world - even in the book of Gienesse. But there are no people here.

For irrigation, use a special watering system developed in Israel

The lantern decorated with the stars of Oguzhana

On the ferris wheel also eight-pointed star

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School named after Pushkin. The only one in Turkmenistan, where they are engaged in the Russian program

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Ashgabat is the capital of the former Soviet Republic - Turkmenistan. Starting with independence in 1991, this republic has consistently entitled entry into her citizens of other countries and is now the most closed country in the world. He tells, who visited there, the photographer Amos Chapple: "I two times filed a petition for a three-day tourist visa and I refused two times. I already thought I was forbidden to enter, but for the third time I was lucky and I received a visa. Ashgabat is a beautiful city, but the streets and parks are completely deserted. On the streets more soldiers than civilians, and these soldiers do not allow them to photograph. And once the soldiers came up to me and demanded that I delete all my pictures. " Ashgabat enters the Guinness Book of Records, as a city in which the largest area of \u200b\u200bwalls covered with white marble. The total area of \u200b\u200bsuch coatings in Ashgabat is 4.5 million square meters.
A young couple coming out of the entertainment center ale. Inside this center there is a ferris wheel, which is recognized as the largest closed ferris wheel in the world.

Monument of the Constitution in Ashgabat. Its height is 185 meters.

One of the numerous gold statues of the former president of Saparmurat Niyazov. Behind him, another monument dedicated to the horses of the Ahaltegian rock, which are the national symbol of Turkmenistan.

Health trail is a 36-kilometer concrete path, which is located near Ashgabat and had to serve to strengthen the health of its inhabitants. In 2000, the former president of Turkmenistan Saparmurat Niyazov made his entire Cabinet of Ministers go through her from Niza himself and to the top. Niyazova himself delivered a helicopter.

Left Ashgabat Tele Radio Center, and on the right next monument to Saparmurat Niyazov. In the late 80s he was a party leader of Turkmenistan. After finding independence, he became president and proclaimed himself as the father of all Turkmen - Turkmenbashi. For all Turkmenistan, more than 14,000 monuments of Turkmenbashi were established. He also forbade the residents of Ashgabat to make dogs, closed all hospitals and libraries outside the capital, and also renamed the months of the year in their honor and honor of his family members.

Inside the hotel Oguzcent in the center of Ashgabat.

Right-Turkmen woman with a child. Almost all Turkmen women wear national clothes. Right - telephone booth covered with white marble.

In Turkmenistan, it is very hot: in the summer months the temperature reaches 45 degrees.

Soldiers stand at a comfortable at the base of the Constitution Monument in Ashgabat.

Ashgabat supermarket. Despite the abundance of goods, the locals are rare here.

Cultural and entertainment center "Alem".

A huge thermometer on the street, and a huge screen, which is broadcast by the official chronicle.

The gardener dressed a white robe head, so as not to burn in the sun. Despite the external wealth, the locals receive a small salary. This gardener gets $ 150 a month.

Neutrality monument, with the statue of Turkmenbashi on the top of the top. The whole design rotates after the sun.

The remains of MiG-15 lie in the desert. By order of Turkmenbashi, the former Soviet monuments were thrown out.

Portrait of the current President of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the dashboard of the taxi. The former dentist became the president after the death of Niyazov in 2006.

120 km from the rich Ashgabat is the village of Erbent. In 2004, President Niyazov criticized the uglyness of the neighboring village of Derweze. Three weeks later, residents of this village were evicted and the village was erased from the face of the earth. Many of them moved now live in yurts here in Yerbent.

This place is called Darwaz. Local residents He was called the gates of hell. In 1970, during geological exploration, the breed fails and methane began to come from the inside. It was decided to set fire to this gas so that the neighboring villages are not at risk. Calculations, gas was to burn out in a few days. But it is still burning.

Becoming Turkmenbashi Niyazov proclaimed in Turkmenistan "Golden Age". Gas, gasoline and water began to be a penny, and beautiful buildings began to appear in Ashgabat. But expenses for education and pensions were cut.

Palace of wedding, called the palace of happiness.

He turned out to be something unreal. Poliorod from white marble, many new homes and quarters. Buildings are not simply as separate buildings, but by whole complexes, streets in which thousands of families enter. Most housing gets free, or in half the cost with installments for 30 years under 1% per annum. An abundance of parks, which in the conditions of sand and desert is a very wasteful enterprise. And the pillars are something incredible! Probably, nowhere in the world there is no such cult of the column, as in Ashgabat. Beautiful and bright, kinder and expensive, laconic and complex with national ornaments - all of them "Natakans" literally every two meters. The whole city is continuously cleaning, like sailors deck. We drove through the center in the morning - Women washed with a railing rag. Returned the same dear evening - the same railing, but already other women were launched again.

In all this magnificence confuses only one thing - the absence of people. Green parks are empty, and just a few dozen cars pass on the perfect roads ...

Around Ashgabat lifeless zone. It is like a reminder of what the garden is built on - on an empty place:

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Trying trees, do not regret water and money for its delivery:

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Ashgabat comes close to the mountains, which begins Iran:

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There is no typical building, all houses are different. The same buildings are present only on separate streets:

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Parking cars from the street in front of the houses is prohibited, but in most houses there are underground garages:

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The conditioned blocks are removed from the facade to the roof:

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The flag of Turkmenistan flags over each building:

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House from the courtyards. Entrance to parking:

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Underground pass:

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On the left of the Turkmenhala building - the ministries of carpet. It unites 10 rowing enterprises where 10 thousand carpers work. In 2001, there was a woven here, and in 2003 he was listed in the Guinness Book of Records The largest handmade carpet in the world - 300 square meters:

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Yyldyz (in Turkmen "Star") - a modern five-star hotel, which was opened this year. In the next post I will show it inside:

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Opposite the hotel on the hill built an original registry office. It is a small country for newlyweds. There is everything: cultural and methodical center, school of family traditions, shops, rental points, photo sealing and beauty salon, banquet halls, hotel and 6 halls for solemn registration. True, for those two times that I approached the registry office, I never saw the marriage. Maybe not the season:

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Quarter not far from the closed ferris wheel. Not closed in the sense of the mode of operation, but in the sense of structural features:

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The buildings are though built of glass and concrete, but traditional motifs are guessed in them:

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Many are behind the fence and by the police:

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Government quarter. In the center - "Chupa Chups" with Golden Turkmenbashi. No photography allowed:

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The road to the presidential palace. If I'm not mistaken, with green "domes" - the old palace:

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With gold - New Palace Complex Oguphan:

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Gold monuments Turkmenbashi are not so often:

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The main monument (in the distance, on a huge pedestal) will show separately:

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Road to the monument:

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Here it is. Previously, the gold sculpture of Turkmenbashi rotated throughout the day, following the sun. Now the monument was transferred from the center, and he builds motionless. On Lurke there is an opinion that in fact, this sun turned out after Turkmenbashi, and now he is already spinning in the inertia.

On the left leg there is an elevator, you can climb:

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The monument opens beautiful views of the city:

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The park. No people at all:

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Eternal flame:

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Ferris wheel:

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I do not know what you can only vail through it, with such concrete walls:

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Five Star Hotel Zyldyz:

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Monument of the Constitution of Turkmenistan. Inside the museum complex, conference room, meeting room, library and souvenir shop:

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Only all this is closed and inside not to get without a special invitation:

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Build the bowl of Olympic Fire. I have seen the Olympic symbolism, although I have never met official mention of any sporting events in Turkmenistan:

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At the mountains of Iran, we will come there, but there are two more posts about Ashgabat ahead. Stay Tuned!

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\u003d Caspian - Sea of \u200b\u200bFriendship. Table of contents \u003d

Around the Caspian. Western Kazakhstan. Aktau	Start. Western Kazakhstan	Border of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
Kara-Bogaz-goals and resort Avaz	City of Turkmenbashi	Balkanabad, market and road to Ashgabat
Refueling Dagestan and Chechnya	Freedom of the media in Turkmenistan	Fantastic Ashgabat
Fantastic Ashgabat. White City	Ashgabat. A life	Road from Turkmenistan to Iran
Trophy Sports in Iran

May 26 ... 31, 2014

The current period in Turkmenistan is called the "Epoch of Power and Happiness". Especially interesting in this era to visit the capital.

The Current Historical Period Is Called The "Era of Might and Happiness" in Turkmenistan. IT's Particularly Interesting to Visit The Capital During This Era.

Ashgabat

Ashgabat.

Ashgabat is a fairly small city, but consists of two different parts.

Ashgabat Is a Fairly Small City, But It Consists of Two Different Parts.

One part is traditional, old, Soviet, spiritual.

One Part IS Traditional, Old, Soviet and Homey.

There are many television plates.

There Are Lots of Satellite Dishes Here.

Very many television plates.

Lots and lots of Satellite Dishes.

Here the entrances have no doors, because there is no crime either.

Apartment Buildings Have No Front Doors Here, Because There's No Crime, Either.

Here is the greatest value - the apartment on the first floor. Because it can be addicted to almost without restrictions any structure. Warehouse, veranda, a couple of rooms - who wants.

The Most Valuable Thing Here Is An Apartment on the Ground Floor. Because You Can Build Practically Anything Onto It. A Shed, a Veranda, A Couple of Rooms-Whatever Your Heart Desires.

Here in the courtyards celebrate holidays, bake with pellets.

PEOPLE CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS AND BAKE FLATBREAD IN THE COURTIARDS HERE.

Typical courtyard design during a wedding. Plates on Earth are already prepared for all guests.

Typical Courtyard Decorations for a wedding. The Plates for Guests Are Alady Set Up On The Ground.

Here is an ordinary life, the people stroll.

This is a place for Normal Life and Strolling in the Streets.

The old town is repainted in white color, the color of the new Ashgabat.

The Old City Is Gradually Being Painted White, The Color of the New Ashgabat.

The second part of the city is a new Ashgabat - neat, smooth and white.

The Second Part of The City, The New Ashgabat, Is Neat, Orderly and White.

There are no plates and air conditioners on the facades. Inside new houses are very good - everything is decorated marble, cool, high ceilings, modern elevators, many rooms in apartments. Of course, there is a nomenclature here.

There Are No Satellite Dishes Or Air Conditioners on The Facades Here. The New Buildings Are Very Nice Inside: Marble Finishes Everywhere, Cool Air, Incredibly High Ceilings, Modern Elevators, Large Apartments with Many Rooms. Naturally, This Is Where The Top Brass Live.

It is not enough to spoil the beauty of its own presence. It is necessary to move by car.

It's Considered Inappropriate to Spoil The Beauty of the Streets with your presence Here. You're Supposed to Get Around by Car.

And on the street where the presidential palace is located, it is impossible to even enter, although it is from the central.

And You Can't Even Drive Onto The Fact That It's One of the Central Ones.

On this street the markup is lit - where else will you see such beauty in the world?

This Street Has Road Surface Markings That Glow In the Dark.. WHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU FIND SOMETHING SO BEATIFUL?

However, the whole city turns at night to fabulous (albeit a completely tasteless) color-light show.

Then Again, The Entire City Turns Into A Magical (Although Totally Tacky) Light Show At Night.

Here are the most beautiful lamppost posts in the world. When I did this photo, I was hung and driven by a policeman. And not because it is impossible to take pictures of the pillars, but because I spoiled a deserted idyll.

Ashgabat Has The World's Most Beautiful Lampposts. Right After I Took This Photo, a Policeman Came and Shooed Me Away. Not Because You're Not Allowed to Photograph The Lampposts, But Because I Was Ruining The Idyllic Deserted View.

At night, the piled posts. Not just shine on the road, but also shine themselves.

The LampPosts Light Up At Night. They Don't Just Illuminate The Road, They're Illuminated ThemSelves.

I want to go to the city, and take pictures, photograph the pillars.

IT Makes You Want to Walk Around The City All Day Long and Take Endless Photos of Lampposts.

Or road signs. They are not just the most beautiful in the world, they are still different on different streets - so as not to have come, plus helps to understand what area you are.

Or Traffic Sign Poles. They're Not Just The Most Beautiful in the World, They're Also Different On Different Streets, So That They Don't Get Too Boring. Plus This Helps You Figure Out What Neighborhood You're in.

The simplest and usual suspension of the traffic light is made of chrome pipes and decorated with eight-pointed stars.

The Simplest, Most Common Traffic Light Pole Is Made of Chrome-Plated Pipes and Decorated with Eight-Pointed Stars.

And on new beautiful streets and traffic lights are attached to the pillars of unprecedented beauty.

And The New Pretty Streets Also Have Incredibly Pretty Traffic Light Poles.

There are no save. The city is not ashamed to call any guest. Most of the new buildings are built by the French under the sauce of the approaching Olympiad. All local proud talk about the ambulance Olympiad. In fact, Ashgabat will not be open for ordinary foreigners - in 2017 there will be no little Asian rooms in rooms.

They're Not Pinching Pennies Here. The City Is Fit to Host Guests of Any Caliber. Most of the New Buildings Are Being Built By The French Under The Pretext of the Upcoming Olympics. All The Locals Speak of the Impending Olympic Games with Pride. In Reality, Ashgabat Isn't About to Throw Open Its Doors to Ordinary Foreigners-The Event The City Will Host in 2017 is Nothing Less Than The Asian Indoor Games.

Payphones are the most beautiful in the world. Everyone in the style of its street.

The Payphones Are The Prettiest In The World. Each One Matches The Style of the Street It's ON.

Bus stops are rich pavilions with cool air and doors on the photocell. Inside the TV.

The Bus Shelters Are Opulent Pavilions with Air Conditioning and Motion-Sensor Doors. There's a tv inside.

Even simple stops (which without air conditioners), located on the outskirts of the city, are well maintained and glow.

Even The Simple Bus Shelters of Town Are Clean and Well Lit is on The Outskirts of Town

In the center a lot of militia. Militiamen are sitting in booths with the inscription "02". During the arrival at work and departure home the bulk of officials, the police on government tracks are more often than pillars.

There's a Large Police Prerence Downtown. The Policemen Sit in Booths Marked "02" (The Police Emergency Number). During The Morning and Evening Rush Hours, There Are More Policemen on The Main Highways Thanve Are Lampposts.

Slemit in the center is part of the etiquette. There is nothing to spoil the sutural gait of the greatness of the plan. Here is some university on a weekday. Where are students?

The Deserted City Center IS Part of the Etiquette. Why Let Such A Grand Creation Be Tarnished by The Sight Of Some Poor Soul Shuffling Down the Street? Here's a University On a Weekday. Where Are the Students?

Or ministry. Fountains work, but there is not a single person, not a single car. The height of the working week.

And here's a ministry. The Fountains Are Working, But There Isn't A Single Living Soul or Car to Be Seen. This Is The Middle of the Workweek.

But the whole thing is that only one person can enjoy the front entrance - the president. Since it is usually not president goes to the minister, but on the contrary, no one ever uses inputs. In Turkmenistan, it was customary that the entrance is located behind the building (in residential buildings too). There are all crowds of people and cars. The solemn facade should be beautiful, like a postcard.

The Front Entrance: The Front Entrance: The Front Entrance: The PreSiDent. And Since It's Usually Not The President Going to See A Minister But The Other Way Around, No One Ever Usese These Entrances. In Turkmenistan, The Entrance for Entering Is Usally Located in the Back of the Building (This Applies to Residential Buildings AS Well). That's Also Where The Throngs of People and The Cars Are. The Majestic Facade Should Always Look Postcard-Perfect.

Against the background of such a beautiful city, the golden statues of the first president are quite appropriate.

The Gold Statues of the First President Look Quite Appropriate in Such a Beautiful City.

The highest statue, for example, revolves after the Sun, so that the first president and the sun always looked at each other.