Scientists from Turkmenistan took part in the large-scale international research project “Greater Altai: Turkic Heritage 2026,” launched in the Altai Krai and the Altai Republic.
The ethnographic expedition, which brought together specialists from five countries – Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Russia – became the most multinational in the history of the project.
The joint work of Turkmen experts and their foreign colleagues as part of the research group of the Altai and Turkic Studies Research Center “Greater Altai” at Altai State University is aimed at an in-depth study of the historical and cultural ties, traditions, and common origins of the Turkic peoples.
Fieldwork will cover a route from Biysk to Ust-Koksa, encompassing the foothills, northern, and central regions of the region. Ethnographers will focus on studying the daily lives of the Kumandins, Chelkans, Tubalars, Altai, and Telengits, as well as the work of craft centers, local museums, and ethnocultural organizations.
The practical work of the international team was emphasized at a meeting with the leadership of Altai State University. It was emphasized that field research serves as a vital foundation for the creation of the fundamental work “The Chronicle of Turkic Civilization” and for strengthening friendship between peoples, while such expeditions provide unique scientific knowledge and reveal the common cultural roots of the Altai and Central Asian countries.
