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A Theatre’s history
The National Drama Theatre in Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan, named after the former head of the Kyrgyz government Sultan Ibraimov since 1997, was convened in 1972. Two years later, the… [...]

Solidarity
A man protests on the streets of Almaty for the release of all political prisoners in Kazakhstan. His sign reads: We demand an end to harassment of civil society activists!… [...]

The snowy peaks of Jyrgalan
The village of Jyrgalan, east of Karakol in Kyrgyzstan, has recently opened up to ski touring. The village is ideally situated in the centre of a mountainous cirque which offers… [...]

Changing City
The… [...]

Buddhist Stupa
The impressive 3-floor ruins of an ancient Buddhist Stupa belonging the ancient city of Karakhoja or Qocho near the modern town of Turpan in… [...]
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Reaching Heaven
The complements of the sandy desert of Uzbekistan and the blue sky reflected in the colors of the Registan’s walls and mosaics. Credit: Ashley and Quentin (France) Find… [...]

Building in Front of Mountains
In Issyk kul region, construction workers and bricklayers still working under winter temperatures. Credit: Inka Rommel (Germany) Find all of our photos of… [...]

Team Spirit
Team photo of students at Yangirabod School in Uzbekistan. Credit: Ashley and Quentin (France) Find all of our photos… [...]