Some pet lovers buy treats for their favorite animals. Turkmenistan’s President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has taken the step forward by unveiling a 19-foot-tall sculpture of a gold-colored dog in honor of his chosen breed, the Central Asian shepherd.
Turkmenistan’s state news agency said a monument to a dog, tail and head held high in the center of a traffic circle in the capital, Ashgabat, was erected, adding that it “reflects the pride and self-reflection of the breed.” Confidence
The statue was unveiled on Wednesday with a wrapped television screen capturing images of exuberant singers and twisting dancers, clouds of colorful balloons and dogs – the breed is locally known as Alabai – according to the action broadcast by state broadcaster Altin Ess. .
Alabai’s puppy, captured by a small child, was also watched with clear pride by Mr. Bardimumukhdev, an autocrat who rules in the world’s most oppressive governments.
Shri Bardimmukhedev’s love for Alabai, which comes as a symbol of national pride and power, has long been documented. Last year, he released a book about gender, including a poem he reported on during a cabinet meeting. At the book launch, participants sang songs in honor of the dog in a packed hall.
The president’s son, Sardar Berdymukhamdev, widely seen as a potential successor, is president of the Turkmen Alabai Association, which held its first international meeting in August. The government said this month it was preparing to nominate the dog for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural asset.
Alabai has traditionally been used for protection and livestock protection, and it can be found in Central Asia in countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
The dog statue was unveiled in West Ashgabat as part of a package of new infrastructure, including several high-rise residential buildings and a shopping center, the state news agency said.
Former dentist Mr Bardimukhdev, who became president in the 2007 election, which international observers say was hardened after the death of the country’s long-serving dictator, supremacist Niyazov, is keen for a dramatic performance. He has promotional videos boasting of his athletic prowess and military prowess – including one of the gunners.
The dog is not the only animal that has captivated his heart: he has an all-tech horse, but also a Turkmen breed known for its physical abilities and golden luster. A reminder of that race has already been made; In 2015, the Turkmen leader unveiled his 69-foot gold statue aboard Akhl-Tek.
The cheerful mon historical monuments of the daily lives of many people in this country are in stark contrast to those who remain poor despite having rich reserves of natural gas, which are mostly exported to China.
Mr. Bardimukhamdev ruled the country, which gained independence from Soviet rule in 1991, with one hand, controlling all media and punishing uncontrolled forms of religious and political expression.
Western human rights organizations are banned in Turkmenistan, and Human Rights Watch calls it “one of the most oppressive and closed countries in the world.”
