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Critics worry, though, that the surge in interest for this period is an attempt by Uzbekistan's ruling authorities to legitimize themselves.

Kyrgyzstan’s indigenous horses, adapted to the country’s high-mountain terrain, are at risk of extinction.

Organizers say the move to Bukhara is not political, but Tashkent is keeping a close eye on Karakalpakstan after unrest last summer.

The surviving popularity of the komuz as a living instrument, rather than a museum artifact, and the flourishing tradition of Kyrgyz folk music is in no small way thanks to Malik Alikeyev, who died on January 17.

Botoyarova wore a cape during the swimsuit category that bore the stylized image of a woman being subjected to abuse.

Part of the mission is to ensure that Russians engage constructively with people in their new home.

The figures can be found in major American retailers, like Whole Foods.

Dushanbe’s Latin dancers find meaning in something new.

Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies.

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.

The bird’s cultural significance may have aided its rapid dispersal.

Around 3,000 items of unique cultural value may have been stolen from 14 museums.

The end of the harvest is a time for ritual partying in southern Kyrgyzstan. The festivities can last for days.

Changing tastes threaten askiya, a centuries-old Uzbek tradition that prizes wit, improvisation, and mastery of language.

A charismatic, handicapped singer has gone viral, triggering appearances with Russian superstars and a member of the ruling family.