Tajikistan: Little person’s bigtime courts controversy A charismatic, handicapped singer has gone viral, triggering appearances with Russian superstars and a member of the ruling family. Dec 13, 2021
Kazakhstan: 100 famed textbooks translated into Kazakh The project is intended to partially bridge the language knowledge gap with Russian. Almaz Kumenov Sep 23, 2021
New study adds to Caucasus’ brag sheet: Cradle of lettuce Geneticists say the popular vegetable was first domesticated in the region. David Trilling Sep 17, 2021
Azerbaijani Georgians seek recognition of their culture Azerbaijanis, the largest ethnic minority in Georgia, say that Tbilisi neglects their culture while Baku tries to co-opt it. Now they are claiming it for themselves. Ulkar Natiqqizi Jun 25, 2021
Tajikistan: Eurovision act strikes a chord in her native land But Russians are more ambivalent about having a Tajik-born singer represent them at the song contest. Kamila Ibragimova May 13, 2021
Russia to send Tajikistan-born singer to Eurovision Manizha Sangin emigrated to Russia with her family at age three, during the Tajik civil war. Mar 9, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Ballet troupe walkout shines light on culture underspending Protesting artists chose the visit of their better-paid Russian colleagues to make their point. Chris Rickleton Mar 9, 2021
