The Prestigious Poet of "Altyn Asyr": Bazar Shalyyev
One of the talented poets who entered the wide and beautiful world of Turkmen poetry and has been faithfully serving it with all his heart and soul is Bazar Shalyyev. Through his noble labor in social and creative life, he is the owner of the honorable title "Honored Elder of the People of Turkmenistan" and the state medals of Turkmenistan "For the Love of the Fatherland" as well as "On the occasion of the 300th Anniversary of Magtymguly Pyragy". The master creative person also managed to become a winner of the prestigious contest of the President of Turkmenistan "Turkmenin Altyn Asyry".
The master poet, who can combine labor and talent, diligence and love for literature in his life, was born on May 18, 1951, in Mekan village of Hojambaz district of Lebap province. Successfully completing the 5th secondary school in his village, he received his higher education at the faculty of Turkmen language and literature of Magtymguly Turkmen State University in 1969–1974.
After graduating from the higher educational institution, the young creative person worked first in the editorial offices of the "Ahal durmusy" newspaper, and then the provincial "Turkmen gundogary" newspaper, increasing his practical experience in the field of journalism and literature. Exactly in those years, Bazar Shalyyev firmly stepped onto his creative path and created his first collections of poems, which were welcomed with interest by readers.
His return to his native village as a teacher at the school where he received his education left a special mark on the life history and creativity of the poet. Working as a teacher for long years in this sacred hearth of knowledge opened a wide path for Bazar Shalyyev to master the village life and, especially, the pure fine world of children more closely and deeply. This experience served as the main source of inspiration in his poems for the warm, vital, and poetic praise of the people's life.
"Bazar Shalyyev, who is stepping into the glorious 75th anniversary milestone of his life and creative path in 2026, continues his noble school of mentorship even today. With his meaningful life experience and contemporary poems, he sets a great example for young creative people not only in Lebap province but also across our entire country. Deep love for the Fatherland, loyalty to the poetic school of Magtymguly Pyragy, and praising the fine feelings of the human soul are the core of the master's creative formula. Members of the editorial board and the creative team of the "Amul Info" International News and Analytics Center wish the master poet, who left an indelible mark in the world of art and education, robust health, a long life, and new creative successes!"
