Tag: Photo of the day
Road Workers
The green spaces in the centre of the Tajik capital Dushanbes are maintained by many workers who water and trim the plants. Because of the dangerous road traffic, they wear… [...]
Pahlawan Mahmud Mausoleum
Pahlawan Mahmud Mausoleum in Ichan Kala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 seen from the nearby Islam Khoja Minaret. Khiva, July 2009. Credit: Konstantin Novakovic (Serbia)… [...]
Bicycle and bread
A traditional Uzbek bread seller on a bicycle in Margilan, Fergana region in Uzbekistan. Credit : Charlotte Bonin (France) Find all of our photos of the day … [...]
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Herd of camels
Camel herd with their shepherd in Boirok-Bulak, Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Théo Saffroy (France) This photo is part of the series “Camel shepherd”, shot in 2020. Find more of the… [...]
The garden
Asel and her family enjoy the summer in their garden. Photo : Irina Unruh Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]
Equestrian sport in snow
A game of Kok Boru in Dodomol, in the district of Toguz-Toro, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Victoria Molina Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]
Blackout in a Tajik village
Power outage in a small Tajik village. It’s apparently not a problem for these young people, who still manage to watch videos. Photo: Cyril Caldero (France) Find all of our… [...]
After the Storm
The previous night’s snow storm won’t keep Janat from his daily tasks. Through the window, he is looking for a patch of grass for his cows to graze on. [...]
On the road with Maksat
“On the road with Maksat” is an ongoing project by Irina Unruh. During her travels in Kyrgyzstan, she spent many hours in a car with the driver Maksat. Credit: Irina… [...]