Author: Novastan 
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Karakorum Highway
The beginning of the Karakorum Highway near Kashgar linking Pakistan to the Uyghur region of western China as well as Tajikistan. Credit: The Editorial Find… [...]
Filming the Love Story
In Uzbekistan, the Kalan Mosque in Bukhara was taken over by this young couple for the shooting of their wedding film. The groom is in modern formal wear,… [...]
Architecture and Local Patterns
Concrete architecture inspired by local designs, today housing an Ikea shop on the groundfloor. Credit: Anir Amsky Find all of our photos of the… [...]
Landmark of Khiva
The unfinished Kalta Minor minaret, seen here in the background, is considered one of the landmarks of the Uzbek city of Khiva. It has a diameter of about 14… [...]
Young shepherd on horseback
This boy and his father are driving their herd of sheep on a road in the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan in winter. Credit: Pierre-Armand Dussex (France) Find all of… [...]
Uzbekistan asked France to be more involved in Central Asia
On May the 3rd 2021, the two ministers spoke about the future of the Franco Uzbek cooperation, the possible prospects and the actual obstacle. Their telephone conversation demonstrates a new… [...]
Turkmenistan became China’s number one gas supplier
Being far ahead of the other regional gas suppliers, Turkmenistan became the first energy partner of China in late January 2021, ahead of Russia. In the context… [...]
“Manastchy”: the Kyrgyz soul in all its poetry
CENTRAL ASIAN CINEMA. Manastchy introduces us to the beauty and poetry of one of the maim Kyrgyz storytellers, Sayakbay Karalayev, and the mythical epic of Manas. This short film is… [...]
Jamila – the “world’s most beautiful love story” on film
CENTRAL ASIAN CINEMA. Jamila (1969) is the most famous film adaptation of Chingiz Aytmatov’s novel of the same name. The love story between Jamila and the injured ex-soldier Daniyar has… [...]
Sunset over Nur-Sultan
The Bayterek tower offers a breathtaking view of Nurzhol Boulevard, one of the major pedestrian thoroughfares of the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan. Credit: Antoine Béguier (France) Find… [...]
The Son Kul lake completely frozen
Every winter, Lake Son Kul in Kyrgyzstan is completely icebound. At night it is not uncommon for the temperature to drop below minus 25 degrees. The mountains on the opposite… [...]