#56: Turkmenistan

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It's one of the most isolated countries in the world, ruled by an
authoritarian leader with a passion for horses and Guinness World
Records.


It's time to find out about the weird and wonderful country of
Turkmenistan.


In today's episode we cover:


The cult of personality under Niyazov

No dogs allowed in the capital

The golden statue that turned to face the sun

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow and the love for horses

Firing a gun from a bicycle

The resource curse

Changing money on the black market

COVID-19

Guinness World Records






Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website
www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/turkmenistan


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