Author: Novastan 
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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… [...]
Turpan old streets
The old streets of Turpan have lots of these tall brick-build building on the second floor, used to dry the raisins which is one of the best known specialty of… [...]
Jyrgylan in winter
The mountains around Jyrgylan in eastern Kyrgyzstan are transformed into a dreamy snowy landscape in winter. Credit: Justine Paci (France)Find all of… [...]
Itchan Kala
Itchan Kala, the walled inner town of Khiva seen from an old balcony, photographed in July 2009. Credit: Konstantin Novaković (Serbia) Find… [...]
Out of Gagarin
A donkey leads the way out of the Gagarin town in Jizzakh region, Uzbekistan.Credit: Saxon Bosworth (United Kingdom)Find… [...]
Timeless Architecture
The hotel “Almaty” in the city of the same name in Kazakhstan was built in the 1960s – at that time it was the only hotel in the… [...]
Passenger Exchange
Passenger exchange on Kuibyshev Square in front of Dushanbe station. The trolleybuses, which are electrically operated, have already had their days. Credit: Joachim Bohndorf (Germany) Find… [...]
Tashkent under Snow
Tashkent in Uzbekistan at -11°C. Credit : Saxon Bosworth (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day. [...]
Car and Tranquility
A soviet car seems to be crossing Tamga in Kyrgyzstan quietly. Credit: Anir Amsky Find all of our photos of the day. [...]
Early morning on Song Kol
Song Kol in the Naryn region is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan. In winter, the lake, which is about 3000 meters above sea level, freezes and blends… [...]
On Republic Square
The monument… [...]