The number of monuments of Niyazov decreases but his ideas remain alive
11.06.2008
TIHR
Another Turkmenbashi monument has been dismantled in Ashgabat. It was located on the railway square of the capital and the reconstruction works carried out in the railway station served as an excuse to get rid of the stone statue of the former President.
Niyazov`s bas reliefs have also been removed from buildings, in particular, those on the façade of the building where the Humanitarian Association of World Turkmens is located.
The builders who are currently reconstructing the buildings in the capital have been demanded by high-up officials that the works be completed by all means by 30 June. For example, a former movie theatre "Mir" renamed by Turkmen word "Parakhat" is to appear totally renovated (it is being reconstructed by Turkish builders) by that date.
30 June is still a new date in the country’s history. People are still not used to it but officials are hurrying the builders so that projects are completed by this very day – the birthday of the President.
All that was connected with the name of the former governor of the country is slowly disappearing in Turkmenistan. However, many of the rules laid down by Niyazov are scrupulously observed by officials. They have learnt a good lesson: the more ambitious the gifts, the more significant the upcoming day will be.
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