Eurasianet

Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky’s first trip to Central Asia in 1907 was a bust – except for the photographs he made.

Our managing editor recaps the top stories of the year.

There is no obvious reason to buy into Tojiksodirotbank, which is weighed down by crushing liabilities. So who are these mysterious Saudi and Chinese investors?

A near total bailout of delinquent loans brings relief to many Georgians, in spite of criticisms that it was a vote-buying scheme.

Ashgabat imports cows from Europe but cannot sort rail trade with neighboring Iran.

President Berdymukhamedov has blamed industry woes on corruption.

Two out of three mobile service providers are part state-controlled.

While Turkmenistan chivvies along its partners in the pipeline project, there are indications it has been less than forthright about its own progress.

It will be acceptable to use subtitles instead of dubbing.

Budget planning reveals the depths of Turkmenistan’s economic crisis.

No Turkmen gas has been shipped to Europe since 2016.

The mobile telecommunications company is one of the few not somehow controlled by the ruling family.

Poor urban planning has exacerbated the smog from coal stoves and car exhaust.

The PM is talking about renegotiating a deal reached only last year.

The loss of the market threatens to suck considerable economic vitality out of Kazakhstan’s business capital.