Selimmyrat Akmyradov, clinical resident in neurosurgery (Turkmenistan)

1. Who is your favorite national writer?

Hidir Deriaev, Beki Seitakov, Berdi Kerbabaev, Magtimkuly Fragi.

2. What is your favorite national holiday? What can you say about it?

My favorite national holiday is Kurban Bayram; it’s a Muslim holiday. It is celebrated during three days. This holiday serves to bring people together, affirms the ideals of kindness and mercy and inculcates respect for religious commandments and traditions.

3. What foreign languages do children learn in your schools?

They learn English and Russian.

4. How do people in your country spend their free time?

They relax and spend time with their family and friends.

5. Are there any centers like the Republican Research and Clinical Center of Neurology and Neurosurgery in your country?

Yes, there are.

6. Are you glad to come in our Center?

Yes, I am.

7. What can you say about the medical equipment in our Center?

It’s equipped at a very high level, equally with European centers.

8. How will you apply the knowledge received here?

I’ll provide professional medical care to patients.