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Kamila with Sabrina's family.

Central Asia through the lens of… Kamila Rustambekova

With “Central Asia through the lens of…” Novastan presents Central Asian photographers and their work. Kamila Rustambekova is a photographer and filmmaker based in Tashkent and Amsterdam. In her work, Kamila studies the imagery and untold stories of modern Uzbek society. For several years, she has been exploring her own… Read More

A trolleybus passes by the old parliament building in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.

Navigating the gridlock: Central Asia’s struggle with urban public transit

Traffic congestion is a major problem in urban centres around the world, as vehicle emissions pollute air quality and cause significant environmental and health issues. Central Asian governments have been slow to adapt to this reality. Although local authorities in several major cities are trying to turn the tide by… Read More

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