The "Rukhnama," the spiritual tome penned by President Saparmurat Niyazov (ITAR-TASS)
September 12, 2006 – The Turkmen government and parliament today celebrated the fifth anniversary of the publication of President Saparmurat Niyazov's book of moral and spiritual guidance, the "Rukhnama," with a gala concert.
The audience reportedly included foreign diplomats.
The anniversary was also marked by the opening of a book fair and an academic conference devoted to the "Rukhnama" in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat.
(TDH)
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