On October 5, 2026, the Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan organized a scientific and theoretical conference entitled “Methods for Assessing Seismic Risk in Turkmenistan,” dedicated to the 78th anniversary of the devastating 1948 Ashgabat earthquake.
The conference was attended by specialists from the Scientific Research Institute of Earthquake-Resistant Construction under the Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan, as well as faculty members and students of the Faculty of Road Construction at the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction.
During the conference, participants examined the historical lessons of the devastating Ashgabat earthquake. The participating specialists provided detailed information on modern engineering solutions aimed at improving seismic monitoring systems, conducting seismic microzonation of territories, and ensuring the seismic resistance of buildings and transport infrastructure facilities based on the results of seismic microzonation.
Among the speakers was Yo. Myradov, Acting Head of the Department of Highway Construction at the Faculty of Road Construction, Candidate of Technical Sciences and Senior Lecturer, who delivered a presentation entitled “Interaction Between Higher Education Institutions and Scientific Research Institutes.” P. Bashimov, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Geodesy, presented a report entitled “Modern Geodetic Methods for Determining Movements of the Earth's Crust”.
Strengthening the interconnectedness of science, education, and industry is one of the essential conditions for ensuring seismic safety. Integrating research findings obtained by scientific research institutes into the educational process, involving students in scientific research and practical industrial training, and applying modern engineering solutions in design and construction activities constitute the principal areas of this cooperation. Such collaboration helps future specialists combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills, enhances the effectiveness of scientific research, and contributes to ensuring construction quality and safety.
The conference served as an important platform for exchanging scientific experience, developing cooperation among science, education, and industry, and deepening students' knowledge of seismology and earthquake-resistant construction.
We express our profound gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen People, our Hero-Arkadag, and the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan, our Arkadagly Hero Serdar, for creating extensive opportunities for the advancement of science and education in our country, the practical application of scientific research findings in industry, and the training of young specialists.
May our Hero-Arkadag and our Arkadagly Hero Serdar enjoy good health and long lives!
We sincerely wish our Hero-Arkadag and our Arkadagly Hero Serdar continued success in all their great and far-reaching endeavors undertaken for the benefit of our people, our country, and humanity as a whole!
Prepared by: Yolly MURADOV, Acting Head of the Department of Highway Construction,
Faculty of Road Construction, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Senior Lecturer
at the Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute.
