Uluslararası Türk Kültürü Teşkilatı

Name

Uluslararası Türk Kültürü Teşkilatı

Legal name

Uluslararası Türk Kültürü Teşkilatı (TÜRKSOY)

Website

https://turksoy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intergovernmental Cultural Cooperation

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ), Cultural Heritage & Traditional Festivals (Folk, Ethnic, Indigenous) (MPAGAEAB), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Cultural cooperation programs
• Performing arts ensembles
• Intergovernmental cultural organization
• Heritage preservation initiatives
• Intercultural exchange festivals

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member State Contributions: TÜRKSOY's budget is funded by contribution payments from member country culture ministries. In addition to these contributions, additional resources are secured from local governments, universities, and various civil society organizations for specific events and activities. There is no commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Uluslararası Türk Kültürü Teşkilatı (TÜRKSOY) is an intergovernmental cultural organization that coordinates cultural cooperation among Turkic-speaking countries through annual Culture Capital designations, Commemorative Years, traditional events such as Nevruz, festivals, publications, and three resident performing arts ensembles. It operates as the principal multilateral body for preserving, developing, and internationally disseminating Turkic heritage on behalf of its member states.

Product overview

Uluslararası Türk Kültürü Teşkilatı (TÜRKSOY) operates as a cultural organization for Turkic peoples, functioning as what is often called 'the UNESCO of the Turkic World.' The organization was established in 1993 by culture ministers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Turkey. TÜRKSOY's portfolio consists primarily of cultural programs and performing arts ensembles rather than technology products. Key offerings include three artistic ensembles: the TÜRKSOY Halk Çalgıları Orkestrası (Folk Instruments Orchestra, founded 2016) which preserves traditional Turkic musical instruments; the TÜRKSOY Gençlik Korosu (Youth Choir, founded 2015) which has won international recognition; and the TÜRKSOY Gençlik Oda Orkestrası (Youth Chamber Orchestra, founded 2010) which performs classical music featuring Turkic composers. The organization also manages the Turkic World Culture Capitals program, the TÜRKSOY Magazine (journal), a digital library of cultural publications, traditional event series (Nevruz celebrations, artists' gatherings, opera days), commemorative years for Turkic cultural figures, and the Young Poets Festival. This is not a technology product company but a cultural heritage organization.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• UNESCOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY cooperates with UNESCO on cultural heritage preservation initiatives. TÜRKSOY played a foundational role in securing UNESCO recognition for Nevruz as an intangible cultural heritage element. TÜRKSOY events including concerts and Nevruz celebrations have been held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
• ISESCO (Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY collaborates with ISESCO, an international Islamic cultural organization, on shared cultural preservation goals. Both organizations share principles regarding the protection and promotion of cultural heritage.
• Turkic States OrganizationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY is listed as one of the sister organizations working in coordination with the Turkic States Organization (Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı). Both organizations operate under the umbrella of Turkic cooperation and share member countries.
• International Turkic AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the sister organizations with which TÜRKSOY works in coordination. The International Turkic Academy focuses on Turkic history, language, and cultural research.
• Turkic Parliamentary AssemblycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY operates in coordination with the Turkic Parliamentary Assembly, a legislative cooperation body among Turkic-speaking nations. Both organizations advance Turkic cooperation through their respective domains.
• Turkish Cultural Heritage FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY works in coordination with the Turkish Cultural Heritage Foundation on shared objectives of preserving and promoting Turkic cultural heritage.
• Member Country Culture Ministries (6 founding members + 8 observer regions)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY's governance is directly tied to the culture ministries of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Turkey (founding members) plus 8 observer regions. These ministries form the Permanent Council, the supreme decision-making body, and contribute to the organization's budget.
• Azerbaijan Television and Radio Corporation (AzTV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY and AzTV cooperate on joint projects for promoting Turkic cultural heritage through media, sharing cultural content, and developing collaborative media initiatives. Secretary General Raev visited AzTV in July 2026 to discuss ongoing and future joint activities.
• Haydar Aliyev FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Haydar Aliyev Foundation of Azerbaijan co-sponsored the II. Turkic World Young Poets Festival in Shusha (July 2026). The foundation collaborates with TÜRKSOY on cultural projects in Azerbaijan.
• Ankara Social Sciences UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rector of Ankara Social Sciences University (Prof. Dr. Musa Kazım Arıcan) participated as a speaker and collaborator at the II. Turkic World Young Poets Festival in Shusha.
• Vision International University (North Macedonia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY's Secretary General visited Vision International University in Gostivar, North Macedonia in July 2026. The university is the first and only Turkic-language educational institution in the Balkans. It has allocated scholarship quotas for Turkic World students and the rectors expressed commitment to joining the Turkic Universities Union.
• North Macedonia Ministry of Culture and TourismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY signed a cooperation protocol with North Macedonia's Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The protocol covers joint publications, literary gatherings, panels, youth programs, cultural days, and artistic events. Minister Zoran Ljutkov and his predecessor Sedat Süleymani both engaged with TÜRKSOY in 2026.
• Fergana Region Governor's Office (Uzbekistan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY signed a Cooperation Protocol with the Fergana Region Governor's Office in August 2022. The protocol covers joint scientific and technical studies, conferences, exhibitions, competitions, festivals, concerts, and tours. TÜRKSOY presented the 'Golden Honor Medal' to Deputy Governor Hurşidjon Ahmedov.
• Özbekkino (Uzbek National Film Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY cooperates with Özbekkino on cinema-related projects. A TÜRKSOY Cinema Forum was planned for 2023 in collaboration with Bursa Osmangazi Municipality. Özbekkino Director Firdavs Abduhalıkov invited Secretary General Raev to the Tashkent International Film Festival in September 2022.
• 66th Ohri Summer Festival (North Macedonia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY participated in the 66th Ohri Summer Festival in North Macedonia (July 2026). Secretary General Raev attended the official opening ceremony and was received by President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova.
• North Macedonia Turkish TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY's Secretary General attended a performance of 'Nevbahar' (New Spring) at the North Macedonia National Institution Turkish Theater in Skopje. The theater was invited to participate in the IV. International TÜRKSOY Theater Festival in Andican, Uzbekistan in 2026.
• Etimesgut Municipality (Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEtimesgut Municipality organized the 24th International Anatolia Days Culture and Art Festival in 2022. Uzbek artists participating in the festival visited TÜRKSOY headquarters in Ankara.
• MATÜSİTEB (Association of Turkish Educators in North Macedonia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKSOY engages with Turkish community organizations in North Macedonia through MATÜSİTEB, including cooperation on Turkish language education, cultural preservation, and community events.
• Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYunus Emre Turkish Cultural Centers, operating under Turkey's cultural diplomacy framework, coordinate with TÜRKSOY in outreach to Turkic communities and cultural programming in non-member countries.
• TÜRKSOY Youth ChoircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA TÜRKSOY-initiated youth choir composed of talented conservatory students from member countries. The choir won 3 gold medals at the 2nd European Choir Games in Germany in 2015. It performs internationally and serves as a flagship cultural ambassador for the organization.
• TÜRKSOY Folk Instruments OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished by TÜRKSOY in 2016, the Folk Instruments Orchestra brings together performers of traditional Turkic instruments (dombra, bağlama, komuz, tar, etc.) from member countries. It has performed across Turkic World cities, Europe, and the Balkans.
• TÜRKSOY Youth Chamber OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by TÜRKSOY in 2010 to represent Turkic classical music. Composed of talented conservatory students from member countries. Has performed approximately 60 concerts across Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, North Cyprus, USA, Germany, UK, Italy, Scotland, France, Austria, Slovakia, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Albania.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Turkish Cultural Heritage Foundation: Turkish non-profit dedicated to preservation and promotion of Turkish cultural heritage. TÜRKSOY explicitly coordinates with this foundation as a sister organization, sharing mandate on heritage preservation and promotion across Turkic populations.
• Turkic Parliamentary Assembly (TURKPA): Interparliamentary assembly of Turkic-speaking countries. Operates as another sister organization alongside TÜRKSOY under the broader Turkic cooperation umbrella, advancing shared objectives through legislative and parliamentary channels.
• International Turkic Academy: Astana-based intergovernmental Turkic academic organization focused on Turkic history, language, and cultural research. Sister organization to TÜRKSOY, with overlapping mandate on cultural and linguistic preservation across the same member states.
• ISESCO (Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization): Intergovernmental cultural organization focused on Islamic-world cultural heritage preservation. TÜRKSOY lists ISESCO as a Core strategic partner with mutual cooperation on cultural heritage — analogous intergovernmental model with overlapping religious-cultural framing.

Broad incumbents

• UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — the global intergovernmental cultural and heritage organization with which TÜRKSOY directly partners and is explicitly modeled ('the UNESCO of the Turkic World'). Comparable in intergovernmental structure, heritage-preservation mandate, and member-state funding model, but operates at global scale.
• British Council: UK's international cultural and educational organization operating in over 100 countries. Conceptually analogous to TÜRKSOY as a state-affiliated body promoting national/regional culture, language, and arts abroad; broader geographic scope and longer history.
• Goethe-Institut: Germany's international cultural institute promoting German language and culture abroad. Comparable as a state-funded entity running cultural programs, language instruction, and ensembles/events abroad — analogous cultural-diplomacy operating model.
• Alliance Française: International French-language and French-culture promotion network. Operates a global federation of cultural centers akin to TÜRKSOY's multilateral model — although Alliance Française is a non-governmental federation rather than an intergovernmental body, the cultural-diplomacy purpose is structurally analogous.
• Organization of Turkic States: The pan-Turkic intergovernmental organization coordinating policy across Turkic-speaking states. TÜRKSOY is a designated sister organization focused on the cultural dimension; they share member states and coordinate on joint initiatives, making this the closest institutional peer at the supranational level.

Regional players

• Yunus Emre Institute: Turkey's state-affiliated cultural diplomacy organization operating Turkish cultural centers worldwide. TÜRKSOY explicitly coordinates with Yunus Emre Centers in outreach to Turkic communities in non-member countries — comparable cultural-diplomacy mandate but Turkish-state-led rather than multilateral.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/turksoyorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-organization-of-turkic-culture

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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