Tag: Tashkent
Uzbekistan Tightens Environmental Rules for Greenhouses Near Tashkent
Uzbekistan has introduced stricter environmental regulations for greenhouses in Tashkent and surrounding districts to tackle air pollution. From December 1, coal-fired facilities must switch to cleaner energy sources or install… [...]
Mosaics – 3 – Abstract landscape
Soviet mosaics are most often figurative. Designed to bring a touch of warmth to new towns built from heavy slabs of raw concrete, they also serve as a vehicle… [...]
Mosaics – 1 – Allegory of Spring
This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Soviet mosaics in Tashkent. It is located on the southeastern outskirts of the city, in the Bektemir neighborhood. In… [...]
Uzbek summer
In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, temperatures usually exceed thirty degrees in summer. A refreshing break is particularly welcome. The summery colours of the young girl’s outfit in the photograph complement… [...]
Bunyodkor Tashkent: the prestige project that tried to put Uzbek football on the world map
Special series – The Clubs Behind Uzbekistan’s World Cup Dream As Uzbekistan plays in its first-ever FIFA World Cup after a historic qualification campaign, Novastan looks at the… [...]
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Refreshing and sweet flavours
In the heart of the Chorsu Bazaar, located in the centre of Tashkent’s old town, passers-by can enjoy watermelons. Produced in abundance in Uzbekistan, the watermelon ranks… [...]
Kite festival
With the arrival of spring, the square of the Hast Imam architectural ensemble in Tashkent transforms into a true kite festival. The wind lifts the… [...]
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. [...]
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… [...]
The Koukeldash Madrasa in Tashkent
The inner courtyard of the Kukeldash Madrasah in Tashkent appears in a pointed arch opening. Built around 1570 during the reign of the Shaybanid Khan Dervish Khan,… [...]
A condensed history
Where history meets the present, the statue of Amir Temur stands proudly next to one of Tashkent’s most prominent landmarks, Hotel Uzbekistan. This building is one… [...]
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… [...]