turkmenistan

Throughout history, Persians, Macedonians, Turks, Arabs, and Mongolian Tatars established their country here. In the 15th century, the Turkmen people were basically formed. In the late 1860s and mid-1980s, some territories were merged into Russia (Outer Caspian Sea). In 1917, the Turkmen people participated in the February Revolution and the October Socialist Revolution, and established the Soviet regime in December of the same year. On October 27, 1924, the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic was established and joined the Soviet Union. On October 27, 1991, it declared independence and changed the country's name to Turkmenistan. Joined the Commonwealth of Independent States on December 21 of the same year. Joined the United Nations on March 2, 1992. On December 12, 1995, the 50th United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution recognizing Turkey as a permanently neutral country

tradition：
Before the 18th century, Turkmen were influenced by Islamic culture. In the 18th century, Tsarist Russia invaded Central Asia and sent Russians to cultivate and develop there, gradually infiltrating Russia's cultural influence. However, since the collapse of the Soviet Union and Turkmenistan becoming an independent country, Russia's influence in the region has gradually decreased, and the country has vigorously promoted Islamic culture, which has led to the decline of both. [10]
 
religion：
Islam is the main religion, accounting for 89% of the total population, and is mainly Sunni. The other 9% of the population is Orthodox. But under the rule of powerful President Sapalmulachi Atayevich Niyazov, he vigorously promoted Islamic culture, causing a small number of Russian Orthodox believers to gradually move out of Turkmenistan, leading to the decline of Orthodox influence in the country.
 
The spiritual wealth created by the Turkmen people holds an irreplaceable position in the world's cultural treasure trove. The world-renowned book "Ruhnama" written by the leaders of Turkmenistan became the fundamental product of this policy.
 
Most Turkmen are Sunni followers of Islam and strictly adhere to Islamic teachings.
 
The shamanism and Zoroastrianism of the ancient Turkic people also had a certain impact on the religious beliefs of the Turkmen people. Rituals such as forcing sick children to jump over a fire and sprinkle ashes on the patient's head are not characteristic of Islam. Islamic culture holds an important position in the social life of the Turkmen people, who highly respect the saints of Islam. 
 
taboo：
According to the customs of the Turkmen people, as long as guests eat at the table and do not speak, the host will not ask questions to the guests because they believe that it is polite for the respected guests to have a conversation first after they have had their meal. During conversations, Turkmen people never interrupt each other's conversation. Not making a big noise when discussing problems, believing that making a noise is shameful behavior. In Turkmen households, in the most prominent position, there are often dough cakes that have been bitten off by a few bites. This ancient custom is meant to commemorate the loved ones who were unable to return home from the expedition.
 
Belarus Philippines