It's Hard to be a Punk in Tajikistan
Economic troubles and official disapproval takes its toll on a dwindling subculture.
7 Jun 16
Economic troubles and official disapproval takes its toll on a dwindling subculture.
The countryside may be beautiful, but its communities face an uncertain future.
Young creatives are pursuing a niche look, accessorised with iPhones and fuelled by chai lattes.
Experts worry about safety as well as the loss of local history.
Latest census shows big drop in population, not picked up by previous flawed data collection.
But authorities say there’s no other way of ridding the city of the menace.
Renewed popularity for traditional fairs where villagers come to buy and sell.