Turkish diplomatic missions in Russia, the Caucasus, Moldova and Central Asia held ceremonies on Nov. 10 to commemorate Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The day marked 88 years since the death of the founder of the Republic of Türkiye and Commander-in-Chief of the War of Independence.
The Turkish Embassy in Moscow held a memorial ceremony attended by diplomats and military attachés. "We respectfully and gratefully commemorated the founder of our Republic at the embassy," the embassy said. The Turkish Consulate General in Kazan also commemorated Atatürk "with infinite respect and gratitude."
Tbilisi: At exactly 9:05
In Tbilisi, the Turkish ambassador joined Turkish citizens living in Georgia to commemorate Atatürk at the embassy. The ceremony began at exactly 9:05, the time Atatürk died at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul on Nov. 10, 1938.
Chisinau, Dushanbe and Samarkand
The Turkish Embassy in Chisinau held a ceremony at the entrance to the mission, where a portrait of Atatürk was displayed. In Dushanbe, the memorial event was attended by the Turkish community in Tajikistan; children recited poems and performed songs dedicated to the founder of the republic.
The Turkish Consulate General in Samarkand also commemorated Atatürk, calling him the "architect of independence." Across Türkiye, sirens sounded at 9:05 and traffic stopped, while a state ceremony led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was held at the Anıtkabir mausoleum in Ankara.
Minsk
The Turkish Embassy in Belarus also held a memorial ceremony with Turkish citizens living in the country. "With respect, love and gratitude, we commemorated the Great Leader in the light of the Republic he entrusted to us," the embassy said.
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Ashgabat and Bishkek: ceremonies in Atatürk parks
In Turkmenistan, the Turkish Embassy held a ceremony at Atatürk Park in Ashgabat. Turkish citizens attended alongside Yazgeldy Bekmyradov, deputy mayor of Ashgabat, and Azerbaijan’s ambassador, Gismet Gozalov.
In Bishkek, the Turkish Embassy also commemorated Atatürk at a ceremony in Atatürk Park attended by Turkish citizens.
Ganja, Sofia and Budapest
The Turkish Consulate General in Ganja held a memorial program at the Nuri Pasha (Killigil) Hall.
In Bulgaria, the Turkish Embassy held a ceremony at the historic residence in Sofia where Atatürk served as a military attaché. Turkish citizens, members of the Turkish community, young people and children attended. The Turkish Consulate General in Plovdiv also commemorated the founder of the republic.
In Budapest, Turkish citizens gathered at the Atatürk bust in Naphegy Park. In line with diplomatic tradition, the embassy’s youngest career officer spoke at the ceremony, while a Turkish student studying in Hungary addressed the gathering on behalf of young people.
In Prague, Turkish citizens visited the Turkish-Czech Cooperation Park on Ankarská Street after the ceremony at the embassy.
Turkish embassies in Belgrade, Skopje, Podgorica, Tirana and Warsaw also held memorial ceremonies.
