Byagul Nurmiradova

Byagul Nurmiradova (born 1971; , ) is a Turkmen politician who previously served as the deputy chairperson for culture of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's cabinet, equivalent to a vice president in some other countries, until 2014.

Nurmiradova began her career as a television anchor, rising to head the state television channel Miras before being appointed deputy culture minister. After a stint as deputy governor of the Daşoguz Region, she was elevated to the deputy cabinet chair position, which she held for two years.

Early life and education Byagul Nurmiradova was born Byagul Charykulieva in Anau, Turkmenistan, in 1971.

She studied library science at the , graduating in 1994.

In 2010, she was appointed deputy culture and broadcasting minister. The following year, she graduated from the National Academy of Public Administration.

In 2012, Berdimuhamedow appointed Nurmiradova as deputy chairperson of his cabinet, a role equivalent to a vice president in some countries, overseeing the culture and media portfolio. She held the position until April 2014, when she was relieved of her duties, citing health reasons. Although some reports circulated that she had died of diabetes at the time, they appeared to be false, and later that year she was reported to be working at the Turkmen State Institute of Culture, her alma mater.