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Russian-style house, in the sunset of Karakol in Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Anir Amsky Find all of our photos of the day. [...]
Father and Son
In the village of Ush-Tobo, in the Alay region of Kyrgyzstan, a little boy runs to his father to get a hug. Credit: Azamat Bekzo (Kyrgyzstan) Find… [...]
Kashgar Merchant
Some merchant carrying dry fruits and nuts on his bike to get to the bazar of Kashgar in Xinjiang.Credit: The Editorial Find… [...]
Yandex Bishkek
Yandex is a Russian-Dutch company, and taxis and transport are only a small part of the services the company offers. This driver in Bishkek’s rush hour keeps his cool in… [...]
Khorezm Fortresses
View of the Khorezm fortresses at the archaeological site of Ayaz-Kala in Uzbekistan. Credit: Simon Kretschmer (Germany) Find all of our… [...]
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Camels near adobe houses at the Ayaz-Kala archaeological site in… [...]
From the Tower
From the Baiterek Tower, which overlooks the centre of Nur-Sultan, it is possible to observe the new architecture of the city, which houses palaces, administrations and… [...]
A Courtyard of Creativity
In Uzbekistan, the inner courtyard of the Registan, one of the most renowned madrasas on the old Silk Road. Madrasas are Islamic schools that taught not only religion… [...]
Lively central square
Kashgar central square at night offers some street food and a fresh breeze after the burning sun of the day. Credit: The Editorial Find all of our photos… [...]
A decanter of ayran
In an ethno-tourist restaurant in Bishkek, a young waiter brings a jar of ayran, a refreshing sour milk drink in summer. Credit: Pierre-Armand Dussex (France) Find all… [...]