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The green lake

Dzhizev is a village far from the road that follows the Bartang. It is reached by an eight-kilometre trail that can only be travelled on foot… [...]

Jump into Issyk-Kul

Jump into Issyk-Kul / Unchanging childhood: The opportunity to jump into the water wherever and whenever, into the sea, the river, the lake, over and over again. Credits: Grégoire Chesnot… [...]

Pareidolia

The Zhumbaktas (in Kazakh: Mysterious Stone) is a oddly shaped sandstone rock that rises up right in the middle of the Lake Burabay in northern Kazakhstan. [...]

Registan at night, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

The Nights of Registan

The Registan, located in the heart of Samarkand in Uzbekistan, is one of the most magnificent architectural ensembles in the world. The word ‘Registan’ means ‘sandy place’ or… [...]

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:… [...]

Yurt-Camp

A Yurt Camp at Lake Song-Köl in Kyrgyzstan. Photo: Lisa Moeckel (Germany) Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]

Info Shymkent - Zhami mosque in Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Hidden gem

The Koshkar Ata Mosque is located in the old town of Shymkent. The 19th century building with its fascinating architecture features numerous detailed wooden decorations and… [...]

Young shepherd boy

Young shepherd boy is getting his family’s large cattle back to the village because the summer pasture period is over, in the At-Bashy region, Kyrgyzstan. Photo:… [...]

sanctions against central asian countries who send millitary goods to Russia

Russia continues importing military equipment despite Western sanctions

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the U.S., the EU, and other countries have imposed massive sanctions against Russia. They range from financial and economic (such as… [...]

Aging Wonderland

Panfilov Park in Bishkek might got long in the tooth a bit, but remains a popular meeting place for townsfolk, especially on weekends. Credit: Lisa Moeckel (Germany)… [...]

Kalai-Khumb

Backyard in Kalai-Khumb at the confluence of the Obikhumboi River and the Panj River, Tajikistan. Photo: Joachim Bohndorf (Germany) Please note, that the content shown may not correspond… [...]