Kara-Balta - Kyrgyzstan's secret gem
Few Bishkek dwellers come to Kara-Balta. Those who do, fall in love at first sight.
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Rashid
- Jul 18
- 4 min
Uzbek music of the 90s, part II
Music as nostalgia for hot Tashkent summers, urban lake dips, eating ice cream and being young and awesome.
Rashid
- May 29
- 3 min
Revolutionary Uzbek music of the 1990s
The stars of the 90s in Uzbekistan: Al-Vakil, Laylo Alieva, Bolalar, and Setora
Rashid
- May 17
- 3 min
A deviant intrusion as connectivity stimulator
As a person who has been an ‘academic nomad’ since 16, I have been making connections with new people and places for nearly two decades.
Rashid
- Apr 28
- 0 min
My PhD Defence Video
On 7 October 2021, I defended my PhD (cum laude) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Rashid
- Apr 28
- 0 min
VIDEO! Public lecture: The state of the media in Russia
Following the invasion of Ukraine, the domestic media landscape in Russia
experienced dramatic transformations.
Rashid
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Back in the USSR? Yes, it is.
Spoke about the current state of Russian media. No reasons to be hopeful or optimistic. Video recording will be available soon.
Rashid
- Apr 5
- 3 min
I Saw It on the Internet!
What are the online sources of COVID-19-related information targeting Uzbek labour migrants to Russia? What are the key narratives?
Rashid
- Apr 1
- 1 min
'Wat zegt het Z-symbool over steun aan Poetin?'
Sprak op de Belgische 'Terzake' over de oorsprong en betekenis van het Z-teken als het symbool van de Russische invasie van Oekraïne.
Rashid
- Apr 1
- 1 min
'As Russia bans Facebook and Instagram, what alternatives will Russian social media users turn to?'
Spoke on Euronews about the state of social media in Russia amid putin's invasion of Ukraine
Rashid
- Jan 31
- 4 min
At the market: Whose son are you?
Chorsu bazaar is a default centre of the city and a place where one can get anything from a wedding dress to a shovel.
Rashid
- Dec 17, 2021
- 4 min
Open access science is the only way
As much as I love being in academia, I have a sober view of its various problematic sides.
Rashid
- May 25, 2021
- 2 min
Central Asia on the Line
Bringing together eight participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, the course offered 12 interactive workshops
Rashid
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min
The impact of COVID-19 on migration and migration governance in Kyrgyzstan
The webinar is organized within the framework of the OSCE Academy’s AGRUMIG project
Rashid
- Apr 3, 2021
- 3 min
When I don't write papers, I write paintings and play with clay
Interestingly enough, in the Russian language one “writes” when using oil paints.
Rashid
- Mar 21, 2021
- 1 min
"Navalny and beyond: Assessing protests in Russia" Roundtable VIDEO!
We discuss Navalny, Russia’s political future, the role of traditional and digital media in protest activity, and the role of the EU.
Rashid
- Feb 22, 2021
- 1 min
Lecture VIDEO! "Putin's media strategies and challenges in the digital age"
The entire lecture with Q & A is available as a YouTube video.
Rashid
- Feb 9, 2021
- 1 min
Putin’s Media Strategies and Challenges in the Digital Age | Open lecture by Rashid Gabdulhakov
Open lecture via Zoom.
Rashid
- Jan 31, 2021
- 4 min
Why Japarov is NOT "Kyrgyz Navalny"
If anything, this comparison is a compliment to Japarov and a disgrace to Navalny. I will leave it at that.
Rashid
- Jan 27, 2021
- 1 min
My Soviet childhood in photos. Episode 1. "Militarism, sports, space"
Some 30 years ago, taking a photo was a major event. My father mastered a Soviet camera and some of the warmest childhood memories...
Rashid
- Jan 4, 2021
- 5 min
Is something terrible about to happen in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan is standing at the crossroad of polar opposite directions of its future.
Rashid
- Dec 26, 2020
- 4 min
New Year's Eve: The Biggest Celebration for the Post-Soviets
How is it so that atheists in the USSR decorated fir trees in December? Who delivered the gifts - Santa or KGB?
Rashid
- Dec 12, 2020
- 4 min
For grandma. She would have turned 107 today
She absorbed life's challenges and exuded love, passion and kindness. She will always be remembered.
Rashid
- Dec 7, 2020
- 1 min
Beyond the Headlines Episode 1: VIDEO!
We address topics neglected by mainstream media. We go into depth, debunking issues at stake beyond mere "nutshell" summaries.
Rashid
- Nov 26, 2020
- 2 min
Beyond the Headlines. Episode 1: Protest in post-Soviet states
Hallways talks on current events are no longer possible. To fill this void we are introducing "beyond the headlines" lunch series. Join!
Rashid
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
When times are busy, samsa is still easy
Fifteen minutes for prep is all you need, samsa will bake itself, and you can grade another paper, or do whatever else you have to do.
Rashid
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
Quince preserves: The taste of autumn
This preserve is just magical. Quince turns into amber! The mandarin peel is such a nice touch. What a perfect later-autumn/winter flavour!
Rashid
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
VIDEO: Teaching you TWO types of plov
Learn how to make Oshi Sofi and Namangan-style plov. VIDEO
Rashid
- Oct 26, 2020
- 3 min
Why is pLOVE so important?
Plov belongs to everyone who can cook it, or enjoy eating it.
Rashid
- Oct 24, 2020
- 2 min
"Media (In)Security" Workshop for Central Asia Experts
Fifth edition of "Media (In)Security" workshop for EUCAM Fellows takes place online.
Rashid
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
"Introducing Vigilant Audiences" book is out. It is open access too.
You can order the book in hardcover or paperback. You can also download an #openaccess pdf file.
Rashid
- Oct 10, 2020
- 4 min
The Avengers vs the Orcs: Social media nuances in Kyrgyzstan's (almost) third revolution
Twitter, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Balkonskie, Orcs, the Avengers and other curiosities of Kyrgyzstan's third (almost) revolution
Rashid
- Oct 5, 2020
- 4 min
Passport as a foundation of discrimination
Your right to travel was in the hands of a chainsmoking officer, who never left the country himself but ruled over the lives of others.
Rashid
- Sep 30, 2020
- 2 min
I cry when scrolling through family photo albums
A post with no particular purpose.
Rashid
- Sep 30, 2020
- 3 min
Lo and behold: Plov cook-off is underway. Also, "Oshi Sofi" by Farkhod!!!
In this crazy "new normal" connecting with friends and family is essential. Cooking plov online with by BFF.
Rashid
- Aug 3, 2020
- 4 min
Rock n' Roll Revolution in Post-Soviet Uzbekistan
There may have been no sugar in the store, but there was plenty of rock n' roll on the shelves of underground recording studios.
Rashid
- Jul 30, 2020
- 2 min
The world's first floating dairy farm is in Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a city that makes the future happen. Here is the world's first (and only?) floating dairy farm.
Rashid
- Jul 25, 2020
- 1 min
Webinar for OSCE Academy Alumni: Digital Tools and Challenges Amid the Pandemic
Always amazing to touch bases with fellow alumni and reflect upon what's going on in the world and how we can/should move forward!
Rashid
- Jul 19, 2020
- 2 min
Интервью для Телергам канала Science & Research
Interview (in Russian) for the Research & Science community in Uzbekistan
Rashid
- Jul 18, 2020
- 2 min
Plov recipe on plovism
Make plov, no matter what! There is always a way, even if you are far away from your home.
Rashid
- Jul 11, 2020
- 1 min
Let's make some Tatar goodies 'peremech'. VIDEO Recipe!
These are absolutely delicious open little meat pies that can be fried or baked. They are called 'peremech' and are the staple dish of...
Rashid
- Jul 9, 2020
- 1 min
Bibimbap: new photos
New photos! I had to go to the 'Amazing Oriental' store and buy the real pot to make my favourite dolsot-bibimbap.
Rashid
- Jul 6, 2020
- 1 min
Let' make some Russian crepes 'blini'. VIDEO recipe!
Blini! Thin, elastic, porous, sweet or savoury - these magical little pieces of sunshine are incredibly delicious and super easy to make.
Rashid
- Jun 30, 2020
- 2 min
Borsch me like a hurricane
Here is my take on borsch. I'm surprised I didn't walkway with plov while making it...
Rashid
- Jun 28, 2020
- 3 min
Uzbek Samsa - delicious meat pockets - home version. VIDEO recipe!
Should the absence of tandyr stop you from making this amazing treat? Of course not! Here is a simple recipe to try.
Rashid
- Jun 23, 2020
- 3 min
Magic in the pot: Communal meals with individual approaches
A large company with different tastes? You can share a communal meal, and make sure that everyone gets exactly what they want.
Rashid
- Jun 19, 2020
- 3 min
Uzbekistan off the beaten path: A virtual trip to Kokand
Today I want to take you on the 'off the beaten path' virtual journey to the Ferghana Valley.
Rashid
- Jun 18, 2020
- 4 min
Crimean Tatars and the gift of 'Chebureki'. A dangerous recipe!
As you bite in and hear the dough crisp, the juices begin to drip down your elbows. You better wear a bib...
Rashid
- Jun 15, 2020
- 4 min
Central Asian Koreans and their gastronomic gifts. Plus, some bibimbap.
This post is intended to spotlight the Korean diaspora and its incredible role in the great puzzle of Central Asian mosaic.