The Great Legacy of Magtymguly Fragi” Event Celebrates Cultural Heritage in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, The Gulf Observer: In a grand celebration of cultural and educational significance, the Mekan Society of Turkmen Culture in St. Petersburg, in collaboration with the Anima Education Center, received substantial support from the St. Petersburg House of Nationalities and the city government to organize the expansive event titled “Turkmenistan. The Great Legacy of Magtymguly Fragi.” The event unfolded in the prestigious Marble Hall of the Russian Ethnographic Museum.
Dedicated to commemorating the 300th anniversary of the renowned East poet and philosopher, Magtymguly Fragi, the cultural affair preceded another momentous occasion of the year – the unveiling of his monument in the heart of St. Petersburg.
Nurgeldi Seyidov, the head of the Turkmen Culture Society in St. Petersburg, expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan for unwavering support to compatriots in Russia, specifically in St. Petersburg. Seyidov also acknowledged Governor Alexander Beglov for his instrumental role in facilitating international projects aimed at fortifying interethnic friendship and collaboration between Turkmenistan and St. Petersburg.
A highlight of these collaborative efforts is the planned inauguration later this year of the Magtymguly Fragi monument in central St. Petersburg.

The festivities featured a diverse program that showcased an exhibition of Turkmen national decorative and applied arts, paintings, and books authored by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The cultural event also included a captivating concert, where the audience was introduced to the enchanting sounds of the Turkmen dutar, accompanied by traditional folk dances. The evening reached its pinnacle with a mesmerizing fashion show, featuring designer models and traditional Turkmen clothing.
Esteemed guests at the event included leaders of national cultural associations, representatives of charitable organizations, members of the St. Petersburg government, cultural luminaries, and a dedicated film crew from the city’s Channel Five.
The active participation of the Council of Turkmen Students in St. Petersburg, known as “Bagtyrlyk,” was notable, with the young activists playing a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the event, as reported by the press service of the Society of Turkmen Culture in St. Petersburg, “Mekan.”
The “Turkmenistan. The Great Legacy of Magtymguly Fragi” event stands as a testament to the enduring ties between Turkmenistan and St. Petersburg, fostering cultural exchange and strengthening the bonds of friendship among diverse communities.