Tag: Central Asia
Red horizon
Travelers interested in Kyrgyzstan are familiar with Jeti Oguz, famous for its “Seven Red Rocks.” But the entire area between the city of Karakol and the… [...]
Kaleidoscope
Tashkent‘s Chorsu Bazaar, where fabric patterns frame the entrances and fill the stalls. Credits: Salomé Aldeguer-Roure (France) Find all of our… [...]
Novastan Photo Contest 2026: the results
“Yesterday and today in Central Asia”: In this 2026 edition, the Novastan team explored Central Asia through portraits, street scenes, playful moments, and fleeting coincidences ; each revealing a glimpse of time. Jury Prize The jury was impressed by the quality of all submissions, making the final decision especially challenging. After careful deliberation, the jury awarded Jan Hildner the Jury Prize. Bravo to him ! The walls and domes of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, restored many times… [...]
Novastan photo contest #10
Bukhara : a precious, powerful and protected testimony of a prestigious past serving a project for the future. Credits : Jan Ritter (Austria, @janritter10) Find… [...]
Novastan Photo contest #9 – Pile-up
The walls and domes of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, restored many times over, emerge like a dream from the metal structures of the great Siab market in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. [...]
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Novastan Photo Contest #7
‘I have always been moved by things that once were but are no longer. This image is a photograph of the main bazaar in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, being demolished in… [...]
Novastan photo contest #4 : Selfie in Registan
These three Uzbek women, probably tourists, are taking a selfie in front of the place of Registan, proudly exhibiting their traditional outfits. This scene illustrate a facet of modern Central… [...]
Another time
In Karaganda, Kazakhstan, a Soviet mosaic stands tall in the evening. Between passing cars and families, frescoes of a bygone era and everyday life intertwine. Credits : Massimiliano… [...]
Clouds incoming
In Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, the blue of the pools contrasts sharply with the foggy atmosphere. The light struggles to break through the November sky: according to photographer… [...]
What remains and those who remain
Along the A373 motorway connecting Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Osh (Kyrgyzstan), in the Uzbek province of Namangan, a Lada Jigouli stands still, a reminder of the Soviet era. [...]
What a circus !
In front of the Tashkent Circus, a charming equestrian portrait is improvised. Inaugurated in 1976, the building is recognisable by its dome, often compared to a UFO or a… [...]
A touch of blue
In Tajikistan, hidden among the mountains, Lake Iskanderkul reveals its characteristic turquoise colour. Credits: Pierre-Armand Dussex (Switzerland) Find all of our photos of… [...]