Abstract

The article discusses the issues of the formation of the historical policy of the Republic of Turkmenistan under the presidency of S.A. Niyazov (1991-2006). The basic concepts of the origin of the Turkmen nation are analyzed. The idea is substantiated that the Rukhnama is the fundamental epic in the formation of historical policy in the republic. Attention is drawn to the figure of S.A. Niyazov as key figures in the historical politics of the republic. In addition, the article examines the figures of the father and mother of the first President of Turkmenistan. Their important component in creating a commemorative narrative together with the figure of Turkmenbashi is emphasized. The key attention in the article is paid to the formation of the commemorative calendar of the republic, as one of the factors in the action of historical policy in the country. The key memorable dates that testify to the history and origins of the emergence of Turkmen statehood are analyzed. The main legal acts and news portals are considered, indicating the formation of commemorative practices in the Republic of Turkmenistan from 1991 to 2006. The important role of memory institutions is highlighted. Much attention is paid to international, scientific, educational and cultural (museum) organizations that have a significant influence on the formation of the country's institutional and commemorative policy. The main tasks and directions of activity of specialized memory structures are analyzed.

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