It was finally declared that Turkmenistani universities would no longer test applicants on their knowledge of the book
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Saparmyrat Nyýazow
Saparmurat Atayevich Niyazov was a Turkmen politician and dictator who led Turkmenistan from 1985 until his death in 2006. He was the first secretary of the Communist Party of Turkmenistan from 1985 until 1991 and supported the 1991 Soviet coup attempt. He continued to rule Turkmenistan as the first president for 15 years after independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
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politics · President of Turkmenistan from 1991 to 2006 · politician · autobiographer · also Saparmyrat Nyýazow, Saparmurat Niyazov, Saparmyrat Ataýewiç Nyýazow, Saparmurat Atayevich Niyazov, Nyýazow
Born 19 February 1940 · Died 21 December 2006 · Q82918
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2009· 1 entry
After his death by his successor Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
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2008· 2 entries
Less than two years after Niyazov's death, the names of months and days of the week changed by Niyazov were restored, and reference in the National Anthem of Turkmenistan to Niyazov was replaced with "the people"
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And is located near the new Turkmen State Medical University
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2007· 2 entries
Reuters: Saparmurat Niyazov, Turkmen absolute ruler
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Tampa Bay Times: Saparmurat Niyazov: 1940-2006 // Eccentric Turkmen president dies at 66
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2006· 5 entries
The Washington Post: Saparmurat Niyazov; Turkmenistan Dictator
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Died 2006-12-21.
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UPI: Topic: Saparmurat Niyazov
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The European Commission and the international trade committee of the European Parliament voted to grant Turkmenistan "most favoured nation" trading status with the European Union, widely seen as motivated by interest in
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Turkmenistan set free 10,056 prisoners, including 253 foreign nationals from 11 countries
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2005· 6 entries
Niyazov appointed Gurbanmyrat Ataýew as Minister of Oil and Gas, succeeding Atamyrat Berdyýew
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Closed down all rural libraries and hospitals outside of the capital city Ashgabat, in a country where at the time more than half the population lived in rural areas, once stating that, "If people are ill, they can co
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Turkmenistan would downgrade its links with the Commonwealth of Independent States becoming only an associate member under article 8 of the CIS charter, as such it would not participate in any of the military structures
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As well as sound recordings at "musical performances on state holidays, in broadcasts by Turkmen television channels, at all cultural events organized by the state
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8,145 convicts were pardoned, including 229 foreign nationals
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Niyazov flew to Moscow to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the war's end, and just days prior, he congratulated Turkmen veterans of the war as well as Russian veterans on behalf of Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian veterans o
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2001· 1 entry
Awarded Hero of Turkmenistan (2001).
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2000· 4 entries
Awarded Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 1st class (2000).
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Awarded Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class (2000).
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Awarded Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots (2000).
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Awarded Hero of Turkmenistan (2000).
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1999· 3 entries
Awarded Hero of Turkmenistan (1999).
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Niyazov abolished the death penalty by decree
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The Assembly of Turkmenistan declared Niyazov President for life
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1998· 3 entries
Awarded Order of Neutrality (1998).
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Awarded Hero of Turkmenistan (1998).
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Niyazov closed the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan
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1997· 2 entries
Awarded Order of the Renaissance (Turkmenistan) (1997).
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Due to his resultant heart surgery, he banned smoking in all public places and ordered all government employees to follow suit
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1995· 1 entry
Awarded Hero of Turkmenistan (1995).
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1994· 2 entries
And in 2004, a division of the Turkmen Ground Forces was renamed after Atamyrat Nyýazow
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A plebiscite extended Niyazov's term to 2002 so he could oversee a 10-year development plan
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1992· 1 entry
Awarded Hero of Turkmenistan (1992).
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1991· 1 entry
And 2001, Niyazov issued decrees making water, gas, electricity, and refined salt free to use for ten-year periods
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1990· 3 entries
Career landmark: President of Turkmenistan (1990–2006).
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Soviet Turkmenistan had proclaimed Turkmen the state language, as a part of perestroika reforms
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Career landmark: Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee (1990–1991).
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1981· 1 entry
Awarded Order of Friendship of Peoples (1981).
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1976· 1 entry
Studied at Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU (1976).
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1970· 1 entry
Won Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" (1970).
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1967· 2 entries
Studied at Peter the Great Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University (1962–1967).
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Received a diploma as an electrical engineer
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1962· 2 entries
Niyazov started his political career, becoming a member of the Communist Party
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Studied at Moscow Power Engineering Institute (1962–1962).
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1959· 1 entry
Niyazov worked as an instructor in the Turkmen trade-union exploratory committee
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1940· 1 entry
Born 1940-02-19.
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