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Mikhail An, center, in a screenshot from Brian Song’s new film Misha.

Uzbekistan: The Koryo Saram’s tragic Soviet soccer superstar

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.
Chris Rickleton Dec 18, 2020
Berdymukhamedov in a mask

Turkmenistan: A dog’s tale

Ecological conservation is a matter of pride in Turkmenistan. But a disconnect between rhetoric and reality is a hallmark of the Berdymukhamedov era.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 17, 2020
A government graphic of President Mirziyoyev congratulating the public on the event of Uzbek Language Day.

Uzbekistan: Officials may be tested on knowledge of native language

Getting a proficiency certificate could be required from 2023.
Nov 16, 2020
The Aral Sea photographed by a U.S. government satellite on August 21, 1964 (public domain)

Northern Aral's promise stunted by dam height, international disputes

Humans have rehabilitated a small part of the disappeared Aral Sea. For now.
Aliya Uteuova, images by Earthrise Media Oct 28, 2020
Borat too far: Falling flat.

Kazakhstan: Borat creators' attempts to whip up fury achieve mixed results

Some social media users are angry, but officials are taking the high road, for now.
Almaz Kumenov Oct 3, 2020
Characters from KazakhMan (courtesy image)

Kazakhstan: KazakhMan brings local flavor to well-worn superhero format

This latest addition to the rich constellation of animated superheroes marks a fresh attempt by Kazakh artists to offer heroic antics with a local twist.
Almaz Kumenov Sep 21, 2020
Ready for transport (photo: David Trilling)

Uzbekistan’s melons enjoy export bonanza

The country grows 56 different varieties, but some of the best simply can’t be shipped abroad.
Sep 17, 2020
Nisa

Turkmenistan: Parthian shot

Reliving ancient glory, exaggerating modern accomplishments, and introducing ATMs that demand to see birth certificates: This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 15, 2020
Moynaq airport. (Photo: UzA news agency)

Uzbekistan: Former Aral port town sees first passenger flight in 30 years

The government hopes to turn the region into a gambling destination.
Aug 27, 2020
Coddled kitty (Nature)

Ancient cat skeleton helping rewrite Silk Road history

The unusual find is evidence for evolution in cultural attitudes.
Jul 16, 2020
Pollution in Almaty in 2014 (Wikimedia)

Kazakhstan: New study uses COVID-19 lockdown to isolate causes of air pollution

Pollution fell along with traffic during quarantine, but airborne levels of several toxic chemicals rose far above WHO limits.
Aliya Uteuova Jun 11, 2020
(Courtesy photo)

Turkey’s classical fusion master recalls childhood influences in Central Asia

Today celebrated for blending classical music with Turkish folk tunes, Anjelika Akbar’s education was strictly Soviet, intolerant to non-classical styles.
Matt Hanson Jun 10, 2020
Mirziyoyev inspecting the Sardoba disaster on May 2. (president.uz)

Uzbekistan: Dam collapse raises uncomfortable questions

Developments since the tragedy are prompting questions about the extent to which the Mirziyoyev government welcomes real scrutiny.
May 15, 2020
Business as usual (state media)

Turkmenistan: Together in Electric Dreams

Instead of being transparent about the economic crisis, the president is, in the manner of an unaccountable manager incapable of long-term planning, trying to do the same with less.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Apr 14, 2020
Seeing the wood for the trees: A leafy spot in central Tashkent. (Photo: Dougie O'Brien/Flickr)

Uzbekistan: Tree-lovers score win in battle against developers

A developer that chopped down dozens of trees has been heavily fined.
Feb 24, 2020

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