Uzbekistan, the doubly landlocked Central Asian country bordered ... the salt residue on the exteriors of Uzbek buildings and markets that sell traditional sweets made from rock sugar. “I’m building ...

Every March, 300 million people from across the world, most notably the people of Iran and Central Asian countries celebrate Nowruz, which marks the arrival of spring and the New Year.

In Uzbekistan, south of Kazakhstan, Nauryz—known locally as Navruz—is celebrated with great enthusiasm. A cherished tradition during this holiday is the preparation and sharing of sumalak, a thick, ...

When Xi came to power in 2012, his love for the sport spurred a drive to reform and improve Chinese football. His dream, he ...

As mentioned, among all the many countries where Novruz is celebrated, Israel stands out. In Israel, the only Jewish state in the Middle East, a festive event was held to mark the holiday for the ...

Rosinskaya is from Saratov, Russia, and has memories of a nearby candy factory in Samara. But as far as candy manufacturers go, her clearest memory is of Красный Октябрь or “Red October,” ...

For Moscow, holding onto post-Soviet Central Asia is a last-ditch effort to preserve the ghost of great-power status. It’s ...

From neon-lit cities to some of the oldest civilisations on Earth, from white-sand beaches to the highest mountains, no other ...

Originally bringing together the peoples of Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia (including Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan ... and life. Samanu (a sweet pudding made from wheat germ) represents abundance and ...

Located in east-central Uzbekistan, it is one of the oldest cities ... City and serves excellent Uzbek cuisine. The fragrantly sweet spiced rice and meat plov was moreish, as were the delightful ...