Yurt Camps of Uzbekistan (In the Desert and Mountains)

Yurt Camps of Uzbekistan

In the boundless sands and inside the mountain oases are large yurt camps of Uzbekistan. The yurts are decorated with handmade carpets and “shirdaks” by local artisans. Colorful patterns and candlesticks create an unusual and festive atmosphere. The yurt camp is equipped with toilets, showers …

Beldersay ski resort – or how to ski in the mountains without visiting Europe!

Beldersay Ski Complex

Do you love mountains, snowboarding, skiing and can’t go without mountains? If so, this article is especially for you! In Tashkent region (Uzbekistan) at the 100 km from Tashkent in Chimgan mountains, at the height of more than 1700 meters above sea level, at the …

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 …