"Niyazov had led Turkmenistan since 1985, when it was still a Soviet republic. After the 1991 Soviet collapse, he retained control and began creating an elaborate personality cult and turning Turkmenistan into one of the most oppressive of the ex-Soviet states. He ordered the months and days of the week named after himself and his family, and statues of him were erected throughout the nation. He is listed as author of the 'Rukhnama' (Book of the Soul) that was required reading in schools. Children pledged allegiance to him every morning."
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Turkmen President Niyazov dies
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