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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
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
vodka shop

Memoir | In vodka veritas: Diplomacy in Central Asia

Much diplomatic work gets done – and information gathered – in social settings, especially when some alcohol is involved.
Richard E. Hoagland Oct 1, 2020
Karimov

Memoir | Negotiating with Karimov

Although Karimov was hardly warm and cuddly, he had, on occasion, a sort of sense of humor, writes the U.S. ambassador to Uzbekistan in the late 1990s.
Joseph A. Presel Aug 19, 2020
Turkmenbashi getting a bath

Memoir | On the coast of Bohemia: The U.S. and Central Asia in the early 1990s

What did America have to offer the Central Asian states at their independence? A senior diplomat reflects on programing assistance to support development, rather than squabbling elites.
Thomas W. Simons, Jr. Jun 17, 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
All the world's a stage: The Ilkhom troupe during one of its performances. (Photo: Ilkhom Theater)

Uzbekistan: Beloved avant-garde theater wins reprieve (maybe)

Developers last week ordered the troupe to vacate the premises by April.
Feb 12, 2020
Abdunabi Toshtemirov is one of a few hundred carriers of the old master silk-weaving traditions in Margilan. (Eurasianet)

Uzbekistan’s industry in silk threatens artisanal heritage

Ferghana Valley silk weavers worry that industrial production could gradually extinguish their artisanal approach.
Jan 24, 2020
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