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Saritag

Saritag is a village in Tajikistan at an altitude of 2,386 metres. Saritag lies to the west of Kanchoch. Credit : Joachim Bohndorf (Germany) Find all of our photos of… [...]

Rush hour

Rush hour on trolleybus line 1 on the central north-south city route in Dushanbe. On most buses, there is a clear rule as to who is entitled to… [...]

Common aerial defence between Russia and Tajikistan

On April 27 of this year, the Russian Minister of Defence announced the creation of a joint aerial defence system between Russia and Tajikistan. This decision is driven by the… [...]

Feeding Ground in the Mountain Village

The mountain village of Saritag in Tajikistan is located in the Sughd region, not far from Iskanderkul. Credit : Joachim Bohndorf (Germany) Find all… [...]

A cow in town

A cow grazing in a public park, near the Lenin Statue in Khujand, Tajikistan. Credit:Simon Massicotte… [...]

Market in Dushanbe Tajikistan Russia Sanctions

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. [...]

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… [...]

Russia Central Asia Relationships Diplomacy

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… [...]

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… [...]