Tag: Central Asia
Real estate pressure
Les appartements de standing font de Nur-Sultan une ville difficile d’accès aux classes populaires. Expropriations, reconstructions et arrivée massive de nouveaux habitants (fonctionnaires et cadres en tête) génèrent une… [...]
Inside the Sphere
The spherical Nur Alem building in Nursultan, Kazakhstan, is one of the largest spherical buildings in the world. Credit: Raban Haijk (Netherlands) Find all of… [...]
Landmark of Khiva
The unfinished Kalta Minor minaret, seen here in the background, is considered one of the landmarks of the Uzbek city of Khiva. It has a diameter of about 14… [...]
Young shepherd on horseback
This boy and his father are driving their herd of sheep on a road in the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan in winter. Credit: Pierre-Armand Dussex (France) Find all of… [...]
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Central Asia and Russia: an ever-changing relationship
In a book focusing on Central Asia’s relationship to Russia, researcher Michaël Levystone provides a careful insight into ties whose nature keep on changing. As they perform a balancing act… [...]
Passenger Exchange
Passenger exchange on Kuibyshev Square in front of Dushanbe station. The trolleybuses, which are electrically operated, have already had their days. Credit: Joachim Bohndorf (Germany) Find… [...]
Early morning on Song Kol
Song Kol in the Naryn region is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan. In winter, the lake, which is about 3000 meters above sea level, freezes and blends… [...]
Fir Tree in Khudjand
In Khujand, Tajikistan, you can admire a fir tree glowing in all colours for the New Year festivities. Photo: Editorial Find all of… [...]
The Shore at Lake Kel-Suu
Tormented landscape by Lake Kel-Suu, Kyrgyzstan, a few kilometers from the Chinese border. Credit: Antoine Béguier (France) Find more of the series here. Find all of our photos… [...]
Glass Palace of Art
A modern glass building is dedicated to the National University of Arts in Nur-Sultan.Credit : Raban Haaijk (Netherlands) Find all of our photos… [...]