North Ossetia

Tajikistan: Putin and Rahmonov Make Progress

First face-to-face meeting between the two presidents appears to signal thaw in relations between their countries.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz voters are looking to a new generation of politicians to improve their quality of life.

21 Feb 05

Russia's Kazak minority is stepping up its call for autonomy, mirroring demands by Russians in Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

Kazaks question a government plan to invest much of the country's huge oil wealth abroad

21 Feb 05

Uzbek grain farmers face destitution as the government seizes entire harvests at knockdown prices

21 Feb 05

Lead an alternative lifestyle in Almaty and you may well end up bribed, beaten or tortured

21 Feb 05

Newspapers and broadcasters offering support and publicity to two jailed anti-government activists are facing a wave of repression.

21 Feb 05

The government is taking steps to stop its population growing out of control and straining its meagre resources.

21 Feb 05

Russians are trying to leave Turkmenistan in droves, but face huge bureaucratic hurdles.

21 Feb 05

Is President Akaev preparing the ground to step down?

21 Feb 05

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