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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.

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

This year, Azerbaijan embraces both the Orient and bisexuality, while Georgia complains about the West.

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