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Kazakhstan sugar

Sugar becomes currency for bribery as shortages plague Kazakhstan

The shortages have been fueled by a Russian export ban.
Joanna Lillis Aug 11, 2022
Vsevolod Osipov (photo by Giorgi Lomsadze)

Spy’s confession sheds light on Russian espionage in Georgia

The 20-year-old informant for Russia’s security services was sent to Tbilisi to report on the many exiles here. Now, he says, he’s come clean.
Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 8, 2022
Petropavl

Kazakhstan “separatists” sentenced amid poisonous Kremlin rhetoric

The announcement seems to be tied to a deranged post on the former Russian president’s social media.
Aug 4, 2022
EU Georgia

As Georgia imagines its European future, it looks at its past

The country’s pro-Europe elite sees a millennia-old history of belonging to Europe. Will it matter for Georgia’s EU aspirations?
Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 1, 2022
(Tbilisi Pride/Facebook)

Perspectives | Georgian queers need more than Pride

The annual focus on Pride parades makes queerness a geopolitical issue. And that does not help Georgia’s LGBTQ community, which faces violence and economic marginalization.
Revaz Karanadze Jul 22, 2022
SpongeBob SharshyShalbar (Loren Javier/Flickr/CC)

Kazakh-language film content makes progress against Russian headwinds

One explanation for the continued dominance of Russian lies in Kazakhstan’s rural-urban divide.
Almaz Kumenov Jun 23, 2022
No to Animal Sacrifice protest in Tbilisi

Georgia debates its ancient animal sacrifice ritual

The mass slaughter of animals in the syncretic pagan-Christian Lomisoba festival is out of step with 21st-century mores, some Georgians argue.
Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 17, 2022
Yerevan has welcomed Russian Jews (Shutterstock)

Following war, Russian Jews congregate in Yerevan

Armenia’s small Jewish community has been bolstered by about 200 recent arrivals fleeing Russia because of the war in Ukraine.
Ani Mejlumyan Jun 15, 2022
Devotion and Loyalty

Tajik Islamic State network fundraises in Russia

Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia.
Lucas Webber, Laith Alkhouri Jun 13, 2022
Canceled in Georgia (Taming the Garden/Mira Film)

The taming of Georgian culture: Film triumphs vex government

Georgian cinema has been enjoying a renaissance, becoming a darling of the international independent film world. But it’s also running into political problems at home.
Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 9, 2022
gulls

Batumi development would break Georgia’s biodiversity promise to EU

Georgia pledged it would protect the Chorokhi Delta, a unique ecosystem and one of the country’s best spots for birding.
Katharine Khamhaengwong Jun 6, 2022
Georgian prosecutors

Scam call centers proliferate in Georgia

European governments are complaining about Georgian call centers fleecing their elderly citizens.
Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 3, 2022
Turkmenistan Airlines

Turkmenistan: Colt of personality

Doing business with Russia and Kazakhstan, reopening borders, and honoring the former president’s favorite horse. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 24, 2022
Matviyenko in Ashgabat

Turkmenistan: Stand by your man

Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 17, 2022
Life's a beach: Russian holidaymakers may have to do with Kazakhstan's seaside this summer. (Photo: David Trilling)

Will landlocked Kazakhstan prove a lure for Russian beach bums?

Kazakhstan is set to become the new Turkey, according to enthusiastic sales pitches from Russian travel agencies.
Joanna Lillis May 2, 2022

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