Amina Makhmudova of Uzbekistan, winner of the international Tatar Kyzy-2026 contest, received a ZEEKR X9 car on behalf of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The award ceremony was held Oct. 8 in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, according to World Congress of Tatars.
The car keys were presented during a concert featuring cultural and artistic performers from CIS countries on the Caspian coast. The ceremony took place during an official reception hosted on behalf of the Turkmen president in connection with the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State.
According to Turkmen state media, the contest’s final was held Oct. 7 at the Ruhyýet Palace in Turkmenbashi. Twelve contestants competed for the main title. The jury evaluated their creative performances, knowledge of the Tatar language, culture and traditions.
Turkmenistan hosted the final of the international Tatar Kyzy contest for the first time. Under the contest rules, the final is held in the country or region of origin of the previous year’s winner. In 2025, the title went to Alsu Rafikova from Dashoguz.
