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A new documentary on a Soviet soccer star also tells the story of Central Asia’s ethnic Korean community, which was deported en masse to the region by Stalin.

Fears are growing in particular for Armenian monuments being handed over.

Reliving ancient glory, exaggerating modern accomplishments, and introducing ATMs that demand to see birth certificates: This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

The conspiracy involved many players from around the former Soviet Union who have previous records of match fixing.

Officials believe 6 Underground may be a plot to undermine the Turkmen state.