Tag: Dushanbe
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… [...]
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… [...]
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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… [...]
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… [...]
