In the Era of Revival of the New Epoch of the Powerful State, every building and structure constructed in our country is assessed not only from the perspective of modern construction standards, but also in terms of seismic resistance, reliability and operational safety, in full compliance with elevated requirements. One of the key events aimed at providing a solid scientific basis for the work carried out in this area was the online seminar on “Seismology and Earthquake-Resistant Construction”, organized on 14 November 2025 by the Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute (TSACI).
The seminar was attended by faculty members, scientists, students, engineers, and specialists from relevant agencies of the country's leading higher and secondary professional educational institutions. During the online seminar, reports were presented by representatives of the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University, S. A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University, Institute of Engineering, Technical and Transport Communications of Turkmenistan, Turkmen Agricultural Institute, as well as the Ashgabat Construction Secondary Professional School of the Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan. The event participants shared experience and discussed current issues.
A series of substantial presentations were delivered over the course of the workshop. Head of the “Department of Highway Construction” at the Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute, Candidate of Technical Sciences Yolly Myradov, senior teacher of the same department Atageldi Garajaev, as well as leading specialists in the respective fields — Salyh Baymyradov, chief specialist at the Scientific Research Institute for Earthquake-Resistant Construction of the Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan, and Rahymberdi Charyyev, the I category engineer at the Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan — delivered detailed presentations in which they outlined the main directions of modern seismology.
The speakers paid special attention to the nature of earthquakes, the mechanical impact of seismic waves on building structures, the processes of dissipation (absorption) of seismic energy, as well as methods used to enhance the strength and stability of architectural and engineering structures, and engineering solutions that have been tested in international practice.
Since Turkmenistan is located in a seismically active zone, at all stages of construction — from design to commissioning — particular emphasis is placed on a rigorous scientific approach, precise calculations and analytical studies consistent with international testing procedures and standards.
The participants of the workshop stressed that the Construction Norms of Turkmenistan (CNT) and the State Standards of Turkmenistan (SST) are being consistently modernized, taking into account the country’s natural, geological, climatic and seismological characteristics. International experience, including:
as some of the world’s leading sets of building regulations, is being scientifically adapted to the applicable norms of Turkmenistan. This significantly increases the strength, stability and operational safety of the buildings and structures erected in the country.
A special role in this area is played by State Programmes, plans and strategies implemented at the initiative of the President of Turkmenistan. In particular:
Major engineering facilities such as highways, bridges, runways and tunnels integrate several complex systems and therefore require a comprehensive engineering approach. This clearly demonstrates that the transport and road infrastructure of Turkmenistan is being steadily upgraded in line with modern innovative international requirements.
In road construction, the following are subjected to thorough laboratory testing and analysis:
This creates the necessary conditions for each road, each bridge and each facility built in the country to operate reliably over many years.
At the same time, construction activities in Turkmenistan are not limited to technical solutions alone, but also form a comprehensive system aimed at ensuring the country’s seismic safety at the international level. The modernization of construction norms, the introduction of new technologies and the systematic training of qualified specialists turn every newly built structure into a powerful symbol of national pride.
The online training workshop “Seismology and Earthquake-Resistant Construction” has thus become another important step in the implementation of large-scale work in this direction. On the basis of such events, scientific and practical cooperation is strengthened, interaction between universities, research centres and sectoral ministries is enhanced, which serves the sustainable development of our country, the well-being of the people and the creation of a safe and solid foundation for future generations.
All participants of the workshop — lecturers, scientists and engineers — highly praised the large-scale initiatives implemented in Turkmenistan to ensure seismic safety and to improve the construction sector.
Under the wise leadership of the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan, Arkadagly Hero Serdar, and guided by the strategic vision of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero Arkadag, the modern urban development policy pursued in the country serves as an important reference point not only for our Homeland, but also for the entire region. Thanks to the solid foundations laid by Hero Arkadag, every building, every road and every bridge being constructed in Turkmenistan becomes a reliable pillar of the bright future of the Turkmen people.
Under the leadership of the Esteemed President, Arkadagly Hero Serdar, the large-scale reforms being implemented in the fields of construction, transport and logistics, industry and innovation mark a new stage in the development of our country. The construction of seismically resistant, high-quality buildings and structures in Turkmenistan is an integral part of the state policy pursued by Arkadagly Hero Serdar.
The State Programmes adopted in this field, the introduction of digital systems and the successful adaptation of international experience to national regulations are all vivid evidence of the well-being of the Turkmen people and the sacred future of our state.
Therefore, all participants of the training workshop wholeheartedly express their profound gratitude to Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar for creating such broad opportunities.
We wish Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar strong health and longevity! May their all affairs, aimed at the prosperity of the Motherland and the people, and the strengthening of peace and stability, always be accompanied by success and new achievements!
Yolly Myradov,
Head of the Department of “Automobile Road Construction”,
Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute,
Candidate of Technical Sciences
