El trágico destino del último jan de Jiva
De jan marioneta en su Jiva natal al hambre y la pobreza en Ucrania, la vida de Sayid Abdulá, elContinue Reading
Tag: Turkmenistan
The tragic fate of the last Khan of Khiva
From puppet khan in his native Khiva to poverty and hunger in Ukraine, the life of Sayid Abdullah, the lastContinue Reading
Another step towards dynastic succession in Turkmenistan
The appointment of the president’s son to new positions in the government reinforces the message that Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov wants hisContinue Reading
Homosexuality in Central Asia: A problem of social mentality?
Members of the LGBTQ community throughout Central Asia suffer unimaginable hardships. Each day they are forced to decide between livingContinue Reading
Los tesoros ocultos de Turkmenistán
En plena Ruta de la Seda, Turkmenistán tiene un rico patrimonio histórico desconocido para el gran público. La política aislacionistaContinue Reading
Turkmenistan’s hidden treasures
At the crossroads of the Silk Road, Turkmenistan has a rich historical heritage that is greatly unknown to the generalContinue Reading
Turkmenistan’s new book: a second Ruhnama?
Turkmenistan’s president, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, completed his 53rd book on August 5th, and it was subsequently released to the public withContinue Reading
Turkmenistan, the land of the rumours
The lack of reliable and verifiable information is the breeding ground for rumours. This is a phenomenon that is widespreadContinue Reading
Reemphasizing everyday traditions in Central Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic
As most of the world has resigned to staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increased emphasis onContinue Reading
Turkmenistan, the Kuwait that never was
Turkmenistan is best known today for its eccentric dictator and a deep economic crisis that has resulted in shortages ofContinue Reading