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A mosaïc wall
This mosaic adorns the wall along Registan Avenue in Samarkand. The wall only dates from 2009 but the mosaics give it, in the eyes of tourists, a Soviet past. [...]
Bridge over Naryn
Kapital’nyy bridge at the south-eastern end of Tash-Kömür. Nowadays, the bridge is predominantly used by shepherds taking their sheep to be watered. Credits : Alex Wordley (@alexwordley) Find… [...]
Hitting the road: the first female bus drivers in Uzbekistan
A recent change in the law allows women to drive buses and heavy vehicles in Uzbekistan. This is a significant step forward for Uzbekistan’s transportation industry, a demonstration of active dedication… [...]
Spring time is tulip time in Kazakhstan
As spring arrives in southern Kazakhstan, the wild, delicate tulips begin to bloom across the vast green steppe, adding colorful splashes to the endless meadows. Credits:… [...]
Mosque in Kashgar
Photo: our Editorial The iconic yellow painted Id Kah Mosque of the city of Kashgar, which does not see many worshippers these days. Find… [...]
Lada towards the Horizon
Not an uncommon image: a Lada on the road through the mountains on the route between Osh and Bishkek Lada towards the Horizon on the road somewhere between Osh… [...]
Novastan comes together at its 5th “Congress”
On the 4 and 5 of November, Novastan held its annual congress. About 30 committed volunteers assembled to exchange ideas and work on the structure of the Central Asian platform. [...]
Anzob Tunnel
In a short time, the Anzob Tunnel became the central core of Tajikistan’s main transport axis between the two parts of the country, the capital Dushanbe… [...]
The Domes of Samarkand
A different view of the striking architecture in the center of Samarkand. The heart of the ancient Silk Road, Samarkand city is a blend of the… [...]
Lights shine in Astana
The view of Bayterek Tower from the wintry park gives the bizarre building an almost festive appearance in the blaze of lights. Photo:… [...]
