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Volleyball and pasture
Children of local nomad families are playing volleyball in the magnificent Sary-Oi summer pasture, Alay region, 75 km from Osh in Kyrgyzstan. Credit:… [...]
From the Tower
From the Baiterek Tower, which overlooks the centre of Nur-Sultan, it is possible to observe the new architecture of the city, which houses palaces, administrations and… [...]
A Courtyard of Creativity
In Uzbekistan, the inner courtyard of the Registan, one of the most renowned madrasas on the old Silk Road. Madrasas are Islamic schools that taught not only religion… [...]
Lively central square
Kashgar central square at night offers some street food and a fresh breeze after the burning sun of the day. Credit: The Editorial Find all of our photos… [...]
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A decanter of ayran
In an ethno-tourist restaurant in Bishkek, a young waiter brings a jar of ayran, a refreshing sour milk drink in summer. Credit: Pierre-Armand Dussex (France) Find all… [...]
Indoor local bazaar
Outside the old city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan, a few kilometers is the local food bazaar, where the souvenir shops of the city center fall away and the… [...]
Capital of the steppes
Nur-Sultan was built on wide flat semi-desert steppes. This geographical situation facilitates the expansion of the capital of Kazakhstan. Despite the massive construction of luxury buildings, the capital is… [...]
Chinese tourist
A Chinese tourist taking a picture with a Uyghur hat next to an old uyghur musician in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang. Credit: The Editorial Find all of our… [...]
Common aerial defence between Russia and Tajikistan
On April 27 of this year, the Russian Minister of Defence announced the creation of a joint aerial defence system between Russia and Tajikistan. This decision is driven by the… [...]
Sailing Boat on Issyk-Kul Lake
Every summer, many Bishkek residents travel to the north shore of Issy Kul Lake for a holiday. It is not uncommon to see sailing regattas in front of the Cholpon… [...]