Tag: Dushanbe
A brand-new parliament
The city centre of Dushanbe, the Tajik capital, is notable for its modern skyscrapers, the comings and goings of its yellow and green taxis, and its wide tree-lined streets. [...]
The Museum of Musical Instruments of the tajik capital
Hidden behind a small door on a side street, the Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments showcases the rich musical heritage of Tajikistan and Pamir. The impressive collection of instruments… [...]
Poetry and Ideology
In Rudaki Park in Dushanbe there is a statue of the poet of the same name. In 2007 it replaced the statue of Lenin. It was made… [...]
Woman’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on 8 March. Originating in the feminist struggles of the early 20th century, this day is intended as a day… [...]
Palais du Commerce
From the top of her very quiet shopping arcade, this young girl dreamily observes the activity of the Mehrgon market in Dushanbe. Built in 2014 to replace the ‘obsolete’ street… [...]
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Chaihona Rohat
Tajik men enjoy a meal at Chaihona Rohat, an iconic teahouse on Dushanbe‘s Rudaki Avenue. A Soviet-era rendition of a traditional Tajik design, Rohat was saved from demolition… [...]
Nooruz, celebrated in the streets of Dushanbe
Nooruz (literally “New Day”) is officially celebrated on March 21 in all the countries of the former Persian Empire and particularly in Central Asia. In Tajikistan,… [...]
Ismoil Somoni Statue
An unusal view to the Ismoil Somoni Statue at night. The monument is the landmark of Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe and remembers the national hero… [...]
Effects of Sanctions on Russia strongly felt in Dushanbe
The effects of sanctions against Russia are being strongly felt in Tajikistan. The Central Asian post-Soviet republic’s economy has been stagnant for years and many had left to find work… [...]