Author: Novastan 
Novastan
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Blue walls
A woman passes by beautifully-ornated walls inside the Khujand fortress complex. This complex has been rebuilt from scratch using only traditional techniques, like the… [...]
Trompe-l’oeil
Inside one of Samarkand‘s neighborhood houses, you’ll find the traditional toptchan (a kind of platform where you sit to share a cup of tea or a meal) and antique… [...]
The mist fountain
During hot summer days, the people of Almaty gather at the mist fountain facing Kazakhstan Hotel to enjoy some freshness. Almaty has a… [...]
Hide and seek
Play of light and shadow under the arcades of the Kok Gumbaz Mosque in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan. The construction of this large Friday mosque was ordered by Ulugh Beg… [...]
Grey Breath over Astana
Not far from the Hazrat Sultan Mosque, smoke from domestic fires fills a modest street. In the background, Astana’s modern towers struggle to rise above the haze, a stark… [...]
Summer at the lake
One of the beaches of the northern shores of the Lake Ysyk-Köl with snow-capped mountains in the background. The lake has been an important summer vacation… [...]
The Poets in Unison
This monument, located in the native city of Jizzakh, Uzbekistan, honors the renowned poets Hamid Olimjon and Zulfiya. Depicted side by side, these iconic figures of Uzbek… [...]
Eagle hunting in Talas
Eagle hunting demonstration during the small edition of the nomad games in Talas. The Kyrgyz Community based Tourism association organizes small nomad… [...]
He remains
The ubiquitous representations of Lenin in the Soviet space are, in a way, part of local folklore. What role could they play today in the former republics of Central Asia?… [...]
A life in the open air
Song-Köl, the country’s largest freshwater reserve, is traditionally home to yurt camps and numerous herds during the summer. Tourists come here for the scenery and swimming, of course, but… [...]