A wedding in Tajikistan. (Photo: IWPR) Tajikistan: When Wedding Inspectors Call People complain that state restrictions on extravagant celebrations don’t apply to the great and good. 10 Oct 14
Many Central Asians work in the building industry in Russia. (Photo: Zarina Khushvaqt) Central Asian Migrants in Russia Find Religion For most, Islam is a uniting force in an alien society, though some experts warn of Islamic radicalisation risk. 13 Jun 14
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