Posted on Oct 28, 2025 / Society

The official language of Turkmenistan is Turkmen. It’s spoken by the majority and used in schools, government, and media. Turkmen is a Turkic language and is closely related to Turkish and Azerbaijani. Russian is also widely spoken, especially among older generations and in cities. English is becoming more common in education and business. Many people in Turkmenistan can switch between Turkmen and Russian easily. The Turkmen language is a strong part of national identity, preserving centuries of culture and tradition.
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