An eclipse over Samarkand left us a treasure Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky’s first trip to Central Asia in 1907 was a bust – except for the photographs he made. David Trilling Dec 31, 2018
New York’s post-Soviet gay community discusses imported homophobia Homophobia often follows gay and transgender immigrants from the former Soviet Union to Brooklyn. Sharon Lurye Dec 26, 2018
German silent cinema and Uzbek music: An oddly satisfying match The audience was enthusiastic about the unusual pairing. Dec 13, 2018
Uzbekistan bets on dividends from Sufi revival Sufis were harassed by the old government. The new one sees tourist potential. Dec 11, 2018
Kazakhstan cinemas say no to Russia’s Crimea romcom Crimean Bridge: Made With Love hasn't gone down too well in Russia either. Nov 14, 2018
What the puck? Uzbekistan dreams of ice hockey Fans hope that team Binokor will revive the winter sport’s fortunes in a nation not often associated with cold weather. Nov 9, 2018
Turkmenistan threatens Belarusian company with international arbitration A Belarusian-built potash plant is producing way less than it should. Nov 6, 2018
Perspectives | Russia’s abortion debate highlights limit to church-state partnership The church has been pushing for a ban on abortion. The Kremlin isn’t interested. Diana Dukhanova Nov 5, 2018
Uzbekistan, Ukraine exchange import-ban threats amid trade row Kiev says Tashkent is unfairly subsidizing its carmakers, thereby undermining Ukrainian manufacturers. Nov 4, 2018
Events | Traditional values in Russia: Conference weighs the domestic context The origins of Russian traditional values are not easily identified. Oct 26, 2018
For Uzbekistan, teaching spells prosperity in Afghanistan A teacher’s college in Termez is the first fruit of Uzbekistan’s pledge to assist Afghan development through education. Oct 25, 2018
Putin charms Uzbekistan with big deals, huge delegation Some $27 billion worth of commercial deals were signed during his visit to Tashkent. Oct 22, 2018
Soyuz incident leaves mark on Kazakhstan’s environment Officials say 22 tons of kerosene and liquid oxygen were dumped on the Kazakh countryside. Almaz Kumenov Oct 18, 2018
As Russian and Ukrainian churches feud, Georgia bides time The church said it is taking its time in formulating a response to the schism, while senior ecclesiastical officials have come out on both sides of the conflict. Joshua Kucera Oct 16, 2018
Events | Moscow not worried about trade disparity with China – Russian scholar A leading Russian expert on China says their unequal relationship is nothing to worry about, for now. Oct 16, 2018