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Turkmenistan

Garassyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyn Douwlet Gimni

Garassyz, Bitarap Turkmenistanyn Dowlet Gimni

State Anthem of Independent, Neutral Turkmenistan

Written 1996
Adopted 2008
Lyrics Collective
Music Veli Mukhatov
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Context

Turkmenistan 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.

Lyrics

Janym gurban saňa, erkana mekanym, Mert pederleň ruhy bardyr sende. Bitarap, garaşsyz, topragyng mukaddes, Türkmenistan - ata Watanym!

Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals

Interesting facts

  • • The previous version of the anthem (1997-2008) contained explicit praise for President Saparmurat Niyazov (Turkmenbashi)
  • • After Niyazov's death in 2006, the new government removed all references to him from the anthem
  • • Turkmenistan's official policy of permanent neutrality is referenced directly in the anthem's title