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Kyrgyzstan: Community, deprivation, passion and joy in the holy month of Ramadan

A look back at how Osh celebrated the Islamic holy month, which ended with 13,000 men praying on the city's main square this morning.
Danil Usmanov May 2, 2022
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Ancient Central Asia key to domesticated chicken spread – study

The bird’s cultural significance may have aided its rapid dispersal.
Eshel Rosen Apr 29, 2022
Antique firearms said to have been stolen from a museum in Khiva. (Photo: Government handout)

Uzbekistan: $355m in artifacts stolen over three decades

Around 3,000 items of unique cultural value may have been stolen from 14 museums.
Apr 27, 2022
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Kyrgyzstan, where partying is tough and playing is rough

The end of the harvest is a time for ritual partying in southern Kyrgyzstan. The festivities can last for days.
Danil Usmanov Dec 17, 2021
askiya

Uzbekistan’s traditional wordsmiths seek legacy in a changing world

Changing tastes threaten askiya, a centuries-old Uzbek tradition that prizes wit, improvisation, and mastery of language.
Dec 16, 2021
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Uzbekistan pulls the plug on ‘negative influence’ TikTok festival

Tashkent is regretting its early embrace of the Chinese app.
Dec 8, 2021
Aisuluu Tynybekova

Kyrgyzstan: Women’s wrestling team overcomes and inspires

Aisuluu Tynybekova conquered poverty, prejudice and depression to win a nation’s respect.
Aigerim Turgunbaeva Oct 11, 2021
Shomurodov carrying the ball for Roma

Uzbek soccer player’s Italian adventures inspire dreams back home

Eldor Shomurodov’s success making it into one of Europe’s most important national football leagues has generated a fresh flurry of ambition among young Uzbek players.
Oct 6, 2021
What’s the deal? (Kyrgyzstan presidential administration)

Turkmenistan: Putting on a show

Will Turkmenistan come to Kyrgyzstan’s rescue?
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 29, 2021
Old timers (David Trilling)

Domesticated sheep grazed Fergana millennia earlier than thought – new paper

New technologies have allowed archeologists to re-examine how domestic animals spread from the Middle East to Asia.
David Trilling Apr 21, 2021
High drama: The State Opera and Ballet Theater seen in 2014. (Photo: Dan Lundberg / Creative Commons)

Kyrgyzstan: Ballet troupe walkout shines light on culture underspending

Protesting artists chose the visit of their better-paid Russian colleagues to make their point.
Chris Rickleton Mar 9, 2021
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 still from Zere Asylbek's new video, Apam Aitkan.

Kyrgyzstan: Zere returns with new plea for action on women’s rights

The artist expects to face more harassment for her song.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 27, 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
There's no business like mining business: A scene from Meken, which will be available online from July 31.

Kyrgyzstan: Drama about mining protests banned from cinema screens

Censors objected to scenes showing "corruption and bribery" by government officials.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 28, 2020

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