Kyrgyzstan: Life under the smog dome Bishkek is now suffering with some of the world’s worst air pollution. Danil Usmanov Jan 26, 2023
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan: The terror and death of a fruitless border conflict Tens of thousands have been displaced and dozens killed in the fighting. Danil Usmanov Sep 18, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Community, deprivation, passion and joy in the holy month of Ramadan A look back at how Osh celebrated the Islamic holy month, which ended with 13,000 men praying on the city's main square this morning. Danil Usmanov May 2, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Preparing in fear for the next border flare-up Kyrgyz villagers on the border with Tajikistan are growing accustomed to regular shoot-outs, and not expecting help from their government. Danil Usmanov Apr 20, 2022
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan: More weapons, less certainty at the troubled border At the scene of recent and regular border clashes, our photographer found heavy weapons and a government intent on silencing inquiry. Danil Usmanov Feb 2, 2022
Kyrgyzstan, where partying is tough and playing is rough The end of the harvest is a time for ritual partying in southern Kyrgyzstan. The festivities can last for days. Danil Usmanov Dec 17, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Waiting and loathing on the Chinese border It can take four days to get to the front of the line at this bitterly cold pass almost two miles high. Danil Usmanov Mar 4, 2021
Watching Kyrgyzstan’s coronavirus crisis: A photographer’s journal Eurasianet’s Kyrgyzstan-based photojournalist Danil Usmanov has for weeks been watching his country’s unfolding coronavirus crisis. In this essay, he describes some of his observations. Danil Usmanov Jul 31, 2020
Film | Bukhara: People Live Here Proud Bukharans want to cherish their history, but not at the expense of foregoing the future. Danil Usmanov, Peter Leonard Mar 6, 2020
After two days of unrest, Kyrgyzstan's ex-president is captured Observers worry the political crisis sparked by this standoff will come at a cost to long-term stability and prosperity. Danil Usmanov, Nurjamal Djanibekova Aug 8, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Operation to capture Atambayev descends into chaos After the failed raid, the former president emerged to meet his jubilant supporters. Another raid may be imminent. Danil Usmanov Aug 7, 2019
Kazakhstan: Voting day marred by mass detentions Eurasianet correspondent Chris Rickleton was among many journalists detained by police. Joanna Lillis, Danil Usmanov Jun 9, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Communities stand fast in a valley of death Villagers would rather risk landslides than gamble on the government’s offer to relocate. Danil Usmanov Dec 3, 2018
Video | Kyrgyzstan: Death at Swift Horse Lake Before the herders could set to rounding up the animals, a panicked crowd rushed across the plain, up and over a nearby hill. Danil Usmanov, Peter Leonard Jul 31, 2018
Ra-Si-Ya: How Kyrgyzstan supported Russia in the World Cup When the Russian national anthem was played before the game, people sang along with the words of the Soviet hymn. Danil Usmanov Jul 10, 2018
Sumalak, Kyrgyzstan's Nowruz treat for the pure of heart The treat is more than a food. It's an institution. Danil Usmanov Mar 22, 2018