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Why do footprints not stay?
Written by on Monday, 15 April 2013
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Why do footprints not stay?

Mono performance called “Why do footprints not stay?” based on the works of Chinghiz Aitmatov, was held last weekend in the Russian Drama Theater in Bishkek. Theater actress Galina Ketova brought to life the feelings …

Mahalla in Samarkand: more than just a name?
Written by on Saturday, 13 April 2013
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Mahalla in Samarkand: more than just a name?

In every corner of Uzbekistan people will tell you that it is probably the most important social unit in the society, but the problem is that this institution has dramatically changed over the last 100 years and is changing. Therefore it is important to differentiate between the myth and the reality to understand how it functions

Together against tuberculosis!
Written by on Wednesday, 10 April 2013
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Together against tuberculosis!

Creative and instructive exhibition is taking place in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Bishkek. The slogan of the exhibition by which the participants present their posters is “Stop tuberculosis while I am alive!”

In memory of Gregory Ulko
Written by on Tuesday, 9 April 2013
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In memory of Gregory Ulko

Fourteen years ago Grigory Ilyich Ulko, an Honorary Artist of Uzbekistan and my father, quietly passed away in his Samarkand home. As an artist he deserves, perhaps, more than just a short mention in a blog, but today I would like to say a few words about him

“Beauty of KG 2013”: Best of the best
Written by on Monday, 8 April 2013
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“Beauty of KG 2013”: Best of the best

The gorgeous competition between the Kyrgyz beauties was held on April , 5 in Bishkek. The title “Beauty of KG 2013” was given to 22-year-old student of International University of Kyrgyzstan Gulnara Zhanybekova

Melting Kazan
Written by on Friday, 5 April 2013
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Melting Kazan

Tashkent hosts photo exhibition “Melting Kazan”. Heroes of portraits, presented by Stanislav Magay – simple Tashkenters, in whose veins flows the blood of the most unexpected nationalities

One Billion Rising – Dancing to strike against gender-based violence
Written by on Friday, 5 April 2013
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One Billion Rising – Dancing to strike against gender-based violence

On February 14th, women and men from all around the world joined the One Billion Rising campaign and danced to protest against gender-based violence. Bishkek was no exception. 

These Orphanages Should Not Exist!
Written by on Wednesday, 3 April 2013
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These Orphanages Should Not Exist!

Private orphanage “Meerim Bulagy” which located in the village of Ak-Bulun, Tyup district of Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, was famous for applying psychological, physical and sexual violence, and forced change of religion on the children

Through the dark life
Written by on Wednesday, 3 April 2013
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Through the dark life

The story about Raim Zhumanazarov, the Kyrgyz blind musician, and his big family

Another letter to Western investors interested in Turkmenistan
Written by on Wednesday, 3 April 2013
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Hello again Western investor,
Perhaps my last letter was too harsh. Turkmenistan does need your money; all of our sectors are so poor — natural gas, textile, fishing, agriculture, water. Still, I have one request when …