Author: Novastan 
Novastan
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Ghost town
The north shore of Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan has been renowned for its tourist facilities since Soviet times. Located on the wilder south shore of the lake,… [...]
On your marks
An exchange of good practices: while in Europe, clothing brands are inspired by, or plunder, traditional Uzbek designs, in Uzbekistan, traditional outfits display the unlikely designs of luxury European brands. [...]
Violence against foreign students in Bishkek
On the night of May 17 to May 18, an angry crowd turned against South Asian students and workers in Bishkek. The attack occurred after a video was published on… [...]
Mesmerising
Designed by Canadian architect Farouck Noormohamed, the Ismaili Centre in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) draws its inspiration from the traditional architecture of the region, in particular the… [...]
Second life
A german transporter used for hauling vegetables spending his retirement at Lake Song-Köl. Credits : Lisa Moeckel (Germany) Find all of our… [...]
White waters
Taken on the banks of the Charyn River in Kazakhstan, near the canyon of the same name, this photo is irresistibly reminiscent of Arizona’s… [...]
Garden city
A dirt street in the old town of Khiva. In this residential area of Khiva, where the traditional habitat has been preserved, the streets lined with trees,… [...]
Evening Mood
Sunset close to Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan. Credits : Lisa Moeckel (Germany) Find all of our photos of the day. You can buy some of these… [...]
Spring snow
From the fortress of Yamchoun, the view stretches far out over the Wakhan corridor with its still snow-capped peaks, as well as the free-flowing meanders of the… [...]
Kazakh hospitality
A warm comforting dish is offered to the visitor. The culinary culture may have evolved, but Kazakh hospitality remains, and the table is still laid in abundance to honour the… [...]
Graves under the Sun
The play of colours and the outlines of the religious symbols on the graves bathe the moment in the cemetery in Balykchy, Kyrgyzstan in an almost fairytale atmosphere. Credits… [...]