On 15 August this year, a joint Russian-Turkmen concert will be held in the Russian capital, symbolising mutual understanding and cooperation between the two countries. The concert, entitled ‘Music of Peace, Music of Friendship and Brotherhood,’ is timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality, the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, and the declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. This was reported by the IIC.

Cultural figures and diplomats from both countries delivered welcoming speeches, noting the importance of cultural dialogue and the unifying role of musical art. Russian and Turkmen performers will present musical numbers at the concert. The concert will feature music by composers of the past and present, including Moscow Conservatory graduate Nury Halmamedov, whose work links the cultural traditions of Turkmenistan and Russia.

The title of the concert was inspired by a work by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov about the storyteller Shukur-bagshy, who preferred music to war.