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
Tajikistan: Authorities double down on jihadist link to prison riot Sources claim inmates recited funeral prayers before mounting revolt. Dec 21, 2018
Tajikistan: From childhood outcast to Islamic State propaganda guru Abu Osama Noraki is viewed as a dangerous militant for his ability to draw Tajiks to the Islamic State cause through social media. Dec 12, 2018
Tajikistan admits to prison massacre The foreign minister says 21 inmates were killed, less than what is reported by independent media. Nov 23, 2018
Tajikistan inches toward making capital from prison massacre The ultimate causes of the unrest remain shrouded in mystery. Nov 19, 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
Reports: Numerous inmates killed in Tajikistan prison riot Estimates among local media vary between 13 and around 20 fatalities. Nov 8, 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
The conundrum of Tajikistan’s female suicides Self-harm is so taboo that there is limited public discussion about how to tackle it. Nov 1, 2018
Events | Traditional values in Russia: Conference weighs the domestic context The origins of Russian traditional values are not easily identified. Oct 26, 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
Russia sends more teachers to Tajikistan The 52 schoolteachers are being dispatched to locations all across the country, including to the Pamirs. Sep 1, 2018
Photo essay | Muslims in Moscow celebrate Kurban Bayram The holiday is among the most important in the Islamic calendar. Many Muscovites look askance at the celebrations Nicholas Muller Aug 28, 2018
Tajikistan frees lawyer in another surprise gesture of clemency There is talk the government may free many more under a widespread amnesty. Aug 24, 2018