Program of cultural and sport events in Bishkek on May 9

In tribute of the 69th anniversary of Victory in Bishkek there will be public events organized by the municipal administration. Schedule of Events: 10.00 - Requiem meeting at the Victory’s Square, ceremony of laying wreaths and baskets of flowers to the Eternal Light in memory of the heroes. Traditional treat for veterans - soldier's porridge, frontline hundred grams with a peace of black bread.

Turkmenistan welcomes Great Silk Road travellers

Several large groups of tourists from Europe and Asia visited Turkmenistan, while traveling along the Great Silk Road route, the objects of which include monuments, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. The Excursion to the State historical and cultural reserve "Ancient Merv" left a lasting impression on them.

Further development of "Avaz" tourist zone underway

A large presentation of projects to further develop the national tourist zone "Avaz" has been held at the Serdar Hotel. The projects detailed the external and internal decoration of the Convention Center, which provides a large conference hall for 2000 seats , rooms for meetings and negotiations. There also will be banquet halls, a cinema, a separate VIP-class sports center, etc.

Golden Princess’s Grave was named the most ancient burial in Kazakhstan

Burial with the remains of a high-born woman that was discovered two years ago in the Terektinsky Area of the West Kazakhstan Region was recognized by scientists as the most ancient "golden" burial on the territory of Kazakhstan. As Uralskaya Nedelya reports Head of the Aydar Batyrhanov Region Culture, Archives and Documentation Department announced it on Tuesday.

Baku will host the fifth International "Maiden Tower" Arts Festival

It was reported by Icherisheher State Historical and Architectural Reserve under Azerbaijan Cabinet that the fifth annual festival will be held the in the historical centre of Baku on May 7. The event initiated by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and co-organized by Icherisheher State Historical and Architectural Reserve, IDEA (International Dialogue for Environmental Action), Museum of Modern Art and Maiden Tower Arts Gallery and will be held in Icheri Sheher (Old town).