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In multicultural Kazakhstan, unions between members of different ethnic groups are not uncommon, but they can meet resistance.

The plan is to shoot 80,000 of the antelope in the west of the country.

A new law is supposed to protect stray dogs, but mentalities stand in the way.

Many mothers think it is “shameful” to educate their daughters about their periods. Trauma follows.

Authorities are trying to balance the interests of big business with rising community resistance.

In Central Asia’s richest city, neglected storm sewers are causing flooded homes and businesses. Residents complain the city ignores a worsening problem.

In a matter of days, Darkhan Ualiyev lost his brother and then his freedom. His prospects look bleak.

One explanation for the continued dominance of Russian lies in Kazakhstan’s rural-urban divide.

Armenia’s small Jewish community has been bolstered by about 200 recent arrivals fleeing Russia because of the war in Ukraine.

Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia.

Reform-touting authorities show little stomach for due process.

Doing business with Russia and Kazakhstan, reopening borders, and honoring the former president’s favorite horse. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

Authorities have failed to cater for this growing army of children by building enough schools, however.

Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing.

Altyn Belgi medal winners are eligible for grants as well as the prestige that comes with winning the prize.