The Richness of Uzbekistan’s Religions

The Richness of Uzbekistan's Religions

Uzbekistan is a very multinational country. Walking the ancient streets of Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva and Tashkent you will meet in addition to Uzbeks, representatives of other nationalities. And as, Uzbekistan is home to many peoples, respectively, here you will meet representatives of different religious denominations …

History of One Dungan-Uzbek Family (Peoples of Uzbekistan)

One Dungan-Uzbek Family

The story of One Dungan-Uzbek family begins with the story of… My parents grew up and lived in the village of Karakunuz (now the village of Masanchin) in the Kurdai district of the Jambul region in Kazakhstan. My mother was widowed early: her young husband …

Tashkent of the XIX Century (A Stranger’s View – Photo 1976)

Tashkent of the XIX Century

The image of Tashkent of the XIX Century… The process of accumulating scientific knowledge is long, complex and sometimes contradictory. Along with scientists, tradesmen, travelers, writers, artists, who left travel sketches, notes, drawings, contributed to it. Although the information provided by these sources is not …

Peoples of Uzbekistan (Kazakhs)

Kazakh Peoples of Uzbekistan

The name itself is Kazakh, the obsolete name is Kirghiz, Kirghiz-Kazak, Kirghiz-Kaisak. The people, the main population of Kazakhstan. The Kazakh language belongs to the northwestern, or Kipchak, subgroup of the Turkic group of the Altai family. The believers are Sunni Muslims. In the past, …

Lost Khorezm. Mysteries of Grandiose Structures (Kyzylkum Desert)

Kyzylkum Desert

Many centuries ago, unknown architects erected impregnable fortresses on the territory of Khorezm. To this day, these grandiose structures never cease to amaze scientists and travelers alike. Now let’s speak about the mysteries of the grandiose structures of Kyzylkum Desert (Lost Khorezm). Kyzylkum Desert The …

Frequently Asked Questions Before Traveling to Uzbekistan

Frequently Asked Questions Before Traveling to Uzbekistan

When going on a trip, people often ask a lot of questions about the trip. In this article we will try to answer the frequently asked questions, as well as to help all those who are going to visit Uzbekistan. What you need to know …

Trade Routes of Maverannahr in the Great Silk Road System. Varakhsha

Trade Routes of Maverannahr in the Great Silk Road System. Varakhsha

The routes were lively, but also very difficult, because they went through the desert. Their main routes are described in the eastern roadbooks. There are several routes, the passage of which depended on the time of year and the state of vegetation – the forage …

Peoples of Uzbekistan. (Kalmyks)

Peoples of Uzbekistan

Self-name is khalyig. The people, the main population of Kalmykia. The language is Kalmyk of the western subgroup of the Mongolian group of the Altai family. Believers – Buddhists, there are Orthodox. Kalmyks in Uzbekistan: 1926 г. – 18. Sarty-Kalmaks – 233 1979 г. – …

Rest in Uzbekistan or 7 reasons to drop everything and come to Uzbekistan!

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Vacation in Uzbekistan is a journey into history. Do you live in a big metropolis?Are you tired of the daily hustle and bustle?You want a break from the noise of the city?Especially for you, we have put together7 reasons to leave everything and go to …