Turkmen people
Setting up of a fourth channel was authorized by Niyazov in February, 2004; it started broadcasting from 12 September of the same year. Originally named TV-4, it broadcasts in six languages and is aimed at an international audience. In December 2008, president Berdimuhamedov signed a decree "to promote the art of music and culture of the Turkmen people", establishing "Turkmen Owazy". The first broadcast was in January 2009.