Turkmenistan
Garassyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyn Douwlet Gimni
Garassyz, Bitarap Turkmenistanyn Dowlet Gimni
State Anthem of Independent, Neutral Turkmenistan
1996
2008
Collective
Veli Mukhatov
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Key Facts
- 1. The previous version of the anthem (1997-2008) contained explicit praise for President Saparmurat Niyazov (Turkmenbashi)
- 2. After Niyazov's death in 2006, the new government removed all references to him from the anthem
- 3. Turkmenistan's official policy of permanent neutrality is referenced directly in the anthem's title
Lyrics
Garassyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyn
Doğryçyl başlygy möhüm baydagy,
Jan janym gurban saňa, erkın ülkäm,
Ak bağdyň ak ýoluna baş goyan.
Jan Watandyr, Türkmenistan,
Jan janym gurban saňa,
Garassyz, Bitarap Türkmenistan!
Gadymdan başlanç beýük bedewım,
Ganatlan dünýä dolan ata Watandyr.
Merti başda Türkmenbaşy serdardır,
Jaşaşyn berkarar Türkmenistan.
Jan Watandyr, Türkmenistan,
Jan janym gurban saňa,
Garassyz, Bitarap Türkmenistan!
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialTurkmenistan has changed its anthem lyrics multiple times since independence. The current version was adopted in 2008 after the death of President Niyazov, removing references to him. The previous version controversially praised Niyazov by name.