It's Hard to Be An Uzbek Pop Star
Conservative values and censorship means that artists and performers are tightly regulated.
13 Dec 19
Culture
Kyrgyzstan: Naked Art Banned
Show highlighting women’s rights censored for offending local sensitivities.
9 Dec 19
Teaching Georgian to Armenians
Russian remains a key means of communication despite official efforts to promote state language.
10 Jun 19
Georgia: Spring Festival Highlights Challenges
Amid the festivities, issues of integration and representation remain.
5 Apr 19
Kyrgyzstan: Is Tengrism a Religion or a Point of View?
Opinion remains divided on the status of this time-honoured, non-dogmatic faith.
20 Nov 18
Kazakstan Tightens Controls on Faith Groups
New law aims to increase state oversight on some religious minorities.
24 Sep 18
Going to the Fair
Renewed popularity for traditional fairs where villagers come to buy and sell.
20 Sep 07
May the Best Village Win
Local boys wrestle to defend their village’s honour in an age-old tradition.
20 Sep 07
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