Tag: Tajikistan
A cow in town
A cow grazing in a public park, near the Lenin Statue in Khujand, Tajikistan. Credit:Simon Massicotte… [...]
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… [...]
Snake catcher on the overland road
On the A376 between Proletarsk and Khujand, in Tajikistan. Credit: Joachim BohndorfFind all of our photos of the day here. [...]
China’s Military Expansion in Tajikistan
Several American media outlets have reported that China is building a second military base in Tajikistan. This development would further China’s presence in the country, making it more than merely… [...]
Central Asia and Russia: an ever-changing relationship
In a book focusing on Central Asia’s relationship to Russia, researcher Michaël Levystone provides a careful insight into ties whose nature keep on changing. As they perform a balancing act… [...]
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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 all of our photos… [...]
View of Khorog
View of Khorog the capital of Upper Badakhshan in Tajikistan.Credit:… [...]
Fir Tree in Khudjand
In Khujand, Tajikistan, you can admire a fir tree glowing in all colours for the New Year festivities. Photo: Editorial Find all of our photos of the day … [...]
Hardening Positions on Afghanistan following Summit in Dushanbe
Held on 17 September in Dushanbe, the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) clarified member countries’ positions on Afghanistan. Bringing together China, Russia, and four… [...]
Coleus in the Bathtub
In Tajikistan, by decorating the Khoja Obi Garms Sanatorium with a colourful variety of indoor plants in various places, the staff strive to bring a little colour into the cold… [...]