Tag: Photo of the day
Novastan photo contest #4 : Selfie in Registan
These three Uzbek women, probably tourists, are taking a selfie in front of the place of Registan, proudly exhibiting their traditional outfits. This scene illustrate a facet of modern… [...]
Novastan Photo contest 2026 #3 The chess players
The cities in which we like to take our time today are those whose history goes back to the most ancient times. Denov, Uzbekistan. Credits: Marc Mangin… [...]
Another time
In Karaganda, Kazakhstan, a Soviet mosaic stands tall in the evening. Between passing cars and families, frescoes of a bygone era and everyday life intertwine. Credits… [...]
Novastan Photo contest 2026 #2 Magic City
In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, strollers marvel at the lights and water displays offered by Magic City, in a very Western atmosphere. [...]
Novastan photo contest 2026 #1 The threshold
Fortress Mug Teppe, Istaravshan, Tadjikistan. [...]
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A horseman in Ala Archa
In the Ala Archa Valley, in the heart of the Kyrgyz mountains, horsemen ride along narrow trails between pine trees and glaciers. [...]
Clouds incoming
In Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, the blue of the pools contrasts sharply with the foggy atmosphere. The light struggles to break through the November sky: according to… [...]
Animation in Khujand
In Khujand, Tajikistan, the historic district is bustling with activity!… [...]
What remains and those who remain
Along the A373 motorway connecting Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Osh (Kyrgyzstan), in the Uzbek province of Namangan, a Lada Jigouli stands still, a reminder of the Soviet… [...]
The Central Mosque of Astana
The Central Mosque of Astana, inaugurated in 2022 in Kazakhstan, is the largest in Central Asia and one of the largest in the world. [...]
What a circus !
In front of the Tashkent Circus, a charming equestrian portrait is improvised. Inaugurated in 1976, the building is recognisable by its dome, often compared to a UFO or… [...]
Kok Boru in the Chong Kemin Valley
The Chong Kemin Valley lies at the heart of the natural park of the same name. Located to the north, around 93 miles from Bishkek, this 303,000-acre park… [...]