Saparmyrat Nyýazow

Saparmyrat Nyýazow

politician Turkmenistan

Saparmyrat Nyýazow was the first President of Turkmenistan, serving from 1990 until his death in 2006. He was known for his authoritarian regime that enforced strict control over the country, including the prohibition of certain words and cultural practices. Nyýazow cultivated a personality cult, renaming months after his family members and implementing bizarre edicts such as banning dogs and mandating the color of cars and buildings. His leadership has been characterized by extensive human rights violations and a significant lack of freedoms, making Turkmenistan one of the most repressive countries in the world.

Born on Dec 22, 1940 (84 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,407
Power
41$
Sentiment
1.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 1 1.00 0.07% +0% 5,094,118 3,407 $62,000 41$
Totals 1 5,094,118 3,407 $62,000 41$
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Costa Rica Costa Rica: Saparmyrat Nyýazow was the dictator of Turkmenistan who implemented strict rules and changed the names of the months. 1

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