Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
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Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was born on June 29, 1957, in Babaarap[1][2][3]. He holds citizenship of both the Soviet Union and Turkmenistan and is a politician and dentist by occupation[4]. His religion is Sunni Islam. His siblings are Oguljemal Geldimuhammedova and Gulnabat Dovletova[5][6], and his children are Serdar Berdimuhamedow and Oguljahan Atabayeva[7]. He was educated at Myrat Garryyev State Medical University of Turkmenistan.
Berdimuhamedow has received numerous awards, including the Watan Order, Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud, Order of Zayed, Order of Outstanding Merit, Medal "10 years of Astana", Order of Ismoili Somoni, and two more. He served as President of Turkmenistan from 2007 to 2022[8], previously holding the position of Vice President of Turkmenistan from 2001 to 2007[8]. Since 2021, he has been Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan[8].
Key Facts
- Father: Mýalikguly Berdimuhamedow[7]
- Spouse: Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedowa[8]
- Child: Serdar Berdimuhamedow[9], Oguljahan Atabayeva[10]
- Country of citizenship: Turkmenistan[11]
- Position held: Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan[12]
- Award received: Watan Order[13], Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[14], Order of Zayed[15], Order of Outstanding Merit[16], Medal "10 years of Astana"[17], Order of Ismoili Somoni[18], Altyn Ay Medal[19], Ribbon of the Order of the Republic of Serbia[20], Order of "Mustakillik"[21], Jubilee Medal "20 years of Independence of Turkmenistan"[22], Order of the Republic[23], Dostyk Order of grade I[24], Order of Alexander Nevsky[25], Ig Nobel Prize[26]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: independent politician[29], nonpartisanism[30]
- Military branch: Armed Forces of Turkmenistan[31]
- Commons category: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow[32]
- Military, police or special rank: general of the army[33]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Economics[34], Doctor of Sciences in Medicine[35]
- Residence: Ashgabat[36]
- Family name: Berdimuhamedow[37]
- Professorship: full professor[38], Foreign member of the Russian Academy of Arts[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow[40]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[41]
- Participant in: 2016 Tashkent SCO summit[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Turkmen[43], Russian[44]
Why It Matters
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 130 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow born?
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was born in Babaarap[2].
Who were Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's parents?
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's father was Mýalikguly Berdimuhamedow[7].
Who was Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow married to?
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's spouses include Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedowa[8].
What did Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow do for work?
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow worked as a politician[3], dentist[4], and physician[5].
What awards did Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow receive?
Honors received include Watan Order[13], Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[14], Order of Zayed[15], and Order of Outstanding Merit[16].