Chapter
The Eccentric Rule of Turkmen Bashi
33:50 - 36:45 (02:55)
This episode talks about the eccentric ruling style of the former dictator of Turkmenistan, Supramarat Niazov, popularly known as Turkmen Bashi, who implemented bizarre policies like neutrality, renaming months and words, and demanded ministers to walk five miles regularly, before his death in 2006.
Clips
The host discusses the craziness of Turkmen Bashi's reign as dictator, including renaming ketchup and requiring doctors to swear an oath on the runama instead of the Hippocratic oath.
33:50 - 34:45 (00:54)
Summary
The host discusses the craziness of Turkmen Bashi's reign as dictator, including renaming ketchup and requiring doctors to swear an oath on the runama instead of the Hippocratic oath.
ChapterThe Eccentric Rule of Turkmen Bashi
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Supramarat Niazov, the great leader of Turkmenistan, had eccentric demands such as making his ministers partake in a five-mile walk every day, and building a concrete path up a mountain to encourage his people to be healthier.
34:45 - 36:45 (02:00)
Summary
Supramarat Niazov, the great leader of Turkmenistan, had eccentric demands such as making his ministers partake in a five-mile walk every day, and building a concrete path up a mountain to encourage his people to be healthier. He also kept prices low for basic necessities and filled the bazaars with Chinese goods but died of heart failure on December 31st, 2006.