Rashid Gabdulhakov

A thematic analysis of a Facebook group revealed several recurring motifs that collectively shape a shared sense of nostalgia. The most dominant theme centers on a yearning for the "lost paradise" of the Soviet Union. Many posts express deep admiration for the USSR, often emphasizing how remarkable it was for the 15 republics to coexist harmoniously. In contrast, current geopolitical realities are conspicuously absent: Russia’s war against Ukraine is never mentioned. The sile

Human rights and democracy weren’t on the agenda in Samarkand—and, to be fair, they’re increasingly absent from the agenda in Brussels too.

Central Asia has changed. Now there are water shortages even in the north of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan is buying gas from Russia.

We investigated both the lived experiences of border conflicts and online discourses surrounding them

Few Bishkek dwellers come to Kara-Balta. Those who do, fall in love at first sight.

Chorsu bazaar is a default centre of the city and a place where one can get anything from a wedding dress to a shovel.

Bringing together eight participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, the course offered 12 interactive workshops

The webinar is organized within the framework of the OSCE Academy’s AGRUMIG project

Interestingly enough, in the Russian language one “writes” when using oil paints.

If anything, this comparison is a compliment to Japarov and a disgrace to Navalny. I will leave it at that.

Some 30 years ago, taking a photo was a major event. My father mastered a Soviet camera and some of the warmest childhood memories...

Kyrgyzstan is standing at the crossroad of polar opposite directions of its future.

She absorbed life's challenges and exuded love, passion and kindness. She will always be remembered.

Hallways talks on current events are no longer possible. To fill this void we are introducing "beyond the headlines" lunch series. Join!

Fifteen minutes for prep is all you need, samsa will bake itself, and you can grade another paper, or do whatever else you have to do.

This preserve is just magical. Quince turns into amber! The mandarin peel is such a nice touch. What a perfect later-autumn/winter flavour!

Learn how to make Oshi Sofi and Namangan-style plov. VIDEO

Plov belongs to everyone who can cook it, or enjoy eating it.

Fifth edition of "Media (In)Security" workshop for EUCAM Fellows takes place online.

Twitter, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Balkonskie, Orcs, the Avengers and other curiosities of Kyrgyzstan's third (almost) revolution