Comments on: Being a Girl in a Post-Soviet State

By: Leaders of Kazakhstan on Niyazov’s Passing | KZBlog

Leaders of Kazakhstan on Niyazov’s Passing | KZBlog — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:41:06 +0000

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By: Boris

Boris — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:33:55 +0000

Thank you for giving me an impression with some details of the gender situation in Uzbekistan.
Here in Germany we don’t hear a lot about central asia, it is a part of the world the media rarely focus. When I looked for information in a book store, all they had was a sightseeing book about central asia in general. On the internet I mostly found some very broadsweeping official reports with some statistics.
I am very interested in visiting Uzbekistan and Kyrgizstan when I have the time and get an unvarnished impression, so articles like this help me to get prepared.

By: DamionKutaeff

DamionKutaeff — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:29:43 +0000

Hello everybody, my name is Damion, and I’m glad to join your conmunity,
and wish to assit as far as possible.

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:33:45 +0000

Fardona:

Your words haunt me and at the same time give me hope. Ever since visiting Uzbekistan for two weeks in 2005 I have felt truly deep anger toward the Uzbek government and its apparatus — yet harbored such warm feelings toward the general populace. The dignity of the Uzbek people — in spite of the undignified state of their lives — reminds me to look beyond an “us vs. them” mentality when thinking about international relations. I look forward to the day when, through some miraculous shift of events, the sincere goodness shining in you is able to rise to the fore in Uzbek society. In fact, I wish it for all the world, since not only in Uzbekistan is it the case that a cynical and corrupt government rules over a decent citizenry. Please know that many people throughout the world are aware of the true situation in Uzbekistan today; we are not fooled at all by the proclamations of the government in Tashkent.

By: The Conjecturer » News Brief, Luminol Edition

The Conjecturer » News Brief, Luminol Edition — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:15:09 +0000

[...] in Muslim countries can be spoken of in a unitary sense, I offer the pause-worthy story of Fardona, a girl from the Ferghana Valley region of Uzbekistan. Don’t forget related thoughts by [...]

By: Muazzam

Muazzam — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:24:01 +0000

I agree with Fardona, because I am also feel the same. Great article. Good luck!

By: Ataman Rakin

Ataman Rakin — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:28:02 +0000

There is a related post that IMO is quite relevant under this topic here: http://tajikistan.neweurasia.net/?p=163

BTW, I found that Thinking East generally used to have very good articles.

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:16:00 +0000

Excellent article — thank you very much. Young women, such as yourself, will make the world a better place! Use the media and music, collaboration and dialogue to unite with other like-minded young women leaders!

By: Jovany

Jovany — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:36:15 +0000

Yes, you are completely right,
Uzbekistan in terms of policy and economy is shithole

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:32:22 +0000

I am impressed by your insights. I lived as a foreigner in Uzbekistan for 2 years; several of my students were from Fergana. To want to achieve your best – to have access to many different employment opportunities for you personally and professionally – seems to me to be a universal value that all women should want around the world, regardless of reglion. I know it is often from fear that many mothers don’t want more opportunities for their daughters. And you mentioned that there was a level of violence that you needed to escape. Don’t we all just want a better chance in the world for our children? Don’t we all want our children – male and female- to be strong and capable?
I was so impressed by the people of Uzbekistan- the kindness and the optimism – and I just hope that that optimism for the future can be realised. Your letter shined with all the qualities of the best and strong women I came to know during my 2 years in your country. You are not alone! I wish you the best personally and for growth of opportunities and changes for the better for all the people. Stay brave and strong.