The traditional embroidery in Central Asia is used to decorate textile products and decorative items such as pillows, headdresses, curtains and bags. The most complete art of embroidery is revealed in ...

This is a first installment of a series describing the 5th World Nomad Games that took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, earlier this year. The celebrations of nomadic cultures, their skills, crafts, arts ...

An in-depth look at the geo-politics of Central Asia, from the Great Game to present-day political power struggles in the regions. This is an excellent essay to be used in the context of a world ...

The Central Asia region (CA) comprises the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It is a diverse region with a mix of upper middle and low income ...

1. France was one of the first Western countries to recognize the independence of the nations that make up Central Asia and to establish diplomatic relations with them. For France, just like for the ...

Since emerging as independent states from the ruins of the Soviet Union more than 20 years ago, the five Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have ...