Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedow became the president of Turkmenistan in 2006 after the death of Saparmurat Niyazov. He won the election in 2007 and quickly gained diplomatic support. Rumors suggest he may be Niyazov’s illegitimate son, and the elections have been criticized as bogus. Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedow is the president of Turkmenistan. He has held that position since […]