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Search | 15 Articles

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
Chinese vaccine

Uzbekistan poised to start trials on Chinese COVID-19 vaccine

5,000 people are taking part in the trials.
Dec 10, 2020
Creators of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine claim it is 95 percent efficient in providing immunity. (Photo: Russian government website)

Kazakhstan to start Sputnik V vaccinations early next year

Trials for a domestically developed QazCovid-in vaccine are not expected to be completed until March.
Almaz Kumenov Dec 4, 2020
Kent book cover

Book Review | A blueprint for neutralizing Russian disinformation

The book dispels a widely held misperception in the West that Putin is an omnipotent puppet-master, pulling all the strings in Russian disinformation operations. The reality is not so exotic.
Justin Burke Nov 1, 2020
Yakunin in Kazakhstan

Kremlin-linked “propaganda factory” eyes Central Asia, China

The Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute is also targeting India.
Casey Michel Oct 29, 2020
Medical experts insist human infection is unlikely. (Photo: Bernd Focken / Pixabay)

Kazakhstan: Avian flu kills nearly 1 million poultry

The die-off has caused a shortage of meat and eggs in markets.
Almaz Kumenov Oct 21, 2020
Labeled with COVID-19. (Photo: Russian Health Ministry)

Uzbekistan to take part in COVID-19 vaccine trials

Officials say Uzbekistan plans to produce its own vaccine when tests are done.
Sep 30, 2020
Anissa Naouai/Soapbox video

Russian-linked outlet fights Facebook transparency in U.S. courts

A new lawsuit helps illustrate how pages try to evade transparency initiatives – and how those interested in spreading disinformation can exploit gaps in the American legal system.
Casey Michel Aug 27, 2020
The monument to Poletayev before it was taken down in 2014 (courtesy image)

Uzbekistan: Return of Soviet hero’s monument revives history debates

As in other parts of the former Soviet Union, Uzbekistan has a complicated relationship with the legacy of the war against Nazi Germany.
Jul 10, 2020
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?: Zakharova addressing reporters at a press event. (Photo: Russian Foreign Ministry)

Uzbekistan bristles at Russia wading into language law debate

A draft bill envision fines for officials using languages other than Uzbek in office work.
May 19, 2020
The Index was released amid a media controversy in Armenia, as senior executives at Armenian public television resigned after footage of President Nikol Pashinyan coughing spread on the Internet. (primeminister.am)

Authoritarians double down on media repression amid COVID-19, says watchdog

In keeping with a historical pattern, many Eurasian states could be found near the bottom of the index.
Apr 22, 2020
(Courtesy Give Internet Georgia)

Perspectives | Eurasia’s citizen-led response to the coronavirus crisis

Despite years of state pressure, civic groups are providing services for those in need and showing the effectiveness of social engagement, solidarity and selflessness.
Barbara von Ow-Freytag Apr 14, 2020
The China-Russia border at Manzhouli/Zabaykalsk. (Jason_She/Wikimedia)

Infodemic infects Chinese-Russian relations

The pandemic is undermining official efforts in China and Russia to foster mutual amity.
Xiaofei Xu Apr 12, 2020
Masked attacker ripping down sign at women's day march in Bishkek. (Photo: Danil Usmanov)

Kyrgyzstan: Women’s march against male violence attacked by masked men

Police detained marchers, but not attackers.
Nurjamal Djanibekova Mar 8, 2020
Film | Bratva: The Russian bikers of Brooklyn

Film | Bratva: The Russian bikers of Brooklyn

Bratva may be the only Russian-speaking motorcycle club in the United States. But its members have lived the classic American immigrant experience.
A film by Olga Loginova Jan 31, 2020
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