Tag: Portrait
Cosy corner
In Tashkent, even window grilles turn into cozy resting spots. Sometimes cats sit there, watching the world go by; other times, it’s children who spend time there. A bright floral… [...]
Little Princess
In the few villages along the Pamir highway, you will always see children playing outside. They are sometimes the only signs of life in these seemingly deserted high mountain… [...]
Whistles master
Portrait of Kubaro Babaeva, a clay toy expert from Bukhara. She was a close family friend of photographer Behzod Boltayev. Until the end of her life, she sculpted toys… [...]
Sweet Gift
The Chorsu bazaar, once an important stopover on the Silk Road, has remained Tashkent’s main market, despite the growing number of shops and online businesses. Tourists come here for… [...]
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Chief of State and village elder
In front of a store in Sarytag, this elderly gentleman enjoys the hustle and bustle of the village. In the background, a likeness of President Rahmon extols the… [...]
Kuzembaev Logistics
This traffic controller, Kuzembaev didn’t hesitate to crack a smile while waiting for the train to depart. His furry cap and wool coat, courtesy of his employer, Almaty Logistics, keep… [...]
After the match
Portrait after a football match in a stadium on the outskirts of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Antoine Béguier (France) Find more photos from the series here. Find all… [...]