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Environmental activism begins to make its mark in Central Asia February 27, 2021 Grassroots environmental groups often have a tough time making their mark in autocratic states. But in Central Asia, there are signs that civil society is finding its voice, raising awareness about the region’s many environmental issues. The Aral Sea (or what’s left of it) spans the countries of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and was once the fourth largest lake in the world. Its shrinking has been described as one of history’s biggest environmental disasters. The tragedy is arguably the first time the deteriora...

News and analytical articles about Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.

Indorama Group to create new cotton-textile clusters in Uzbekistan BUSINESS 12:10 / 24.02.2021 5413 On February 23, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov held a meeting with the director of Indorama Group (Singapore) Prakash Kejriwal. During the meeting, the parties discussed the progress of the projects being implemented in Uzbekistan with direct investment from the Singaporean company. Currently, projects of Indorama Group include the spinning production in Kokand...

Uzbekistan may experience water shortage in 2021 irrigation season SOCIETY 14:04 / 20.02.2021 896 Uzbekistan may experience a water shortage this year, the Ministry of Water Resources said. During the irrigation season this year, the water level in the Amudarya and Syrdarya basins is expected to decrease significantly due to increased consumption, the Ministry notes. Observing monthly rainfall, specialists say the water supply in the summer of 2021 maybe 25 percent below average. “If the rainfall in February-March is not at...

So, let me tell you what I know about the places worth visiting. The monuments of Samarkand are majestic and wonderful. In this town, one can feel the breath of history itself. It can be traced in the ancient ruins as well as in the madrassahs, mausoleums, and minarets, which have been decorating the city until now. In 1370, Amir Timur (Tamerlane) made Samarkand the capital of his great state that spread from Mongolia and Siberia to Syria and India. From his campaigns, he brought many skillful architects and craftsmen whose works of art have outlasted the ages. The legendary Samarkand square ...