RashidMay 173 minA deviant intrusion as connectivity stimulatorAs a person who has been an ‘academic nomad’ since 16, I have been making connections with new people and places for nearly two decades.
RashidApr 280 minMy PhD Defence Video On 7 October 2021, I defended my PhD (cum laude) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
RashidApr 280 minVIDEO! Public lecture: The state of the media in Russia Following the invasion of Ukraine, the domestic media landscape in Russia experienced dramatic transformations.
RashidApr 271 minBack 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.
RashidApr 53 minI 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?
RashidApr 11 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.
RashidApr 11 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
RashidJan 314 minAt 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.
RashidDec 17, 20214 minOpen access science is the only wayAs much as I love being in academia, I have a sober view of its various problematic sides.
RashidMay 25, 20212 minCentral Asia on the LineBringing together eight participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, the course offered 12 interactive workshops
RashidApr 18, 20211 minThe impact of COVID-19 on migration and migration governance in KyrgyzstanThe webinar is organized within the framework of the OSCE Academy’s AGRUMIG project
RashidApr 3, 20213 minWhen I don't write papers, I write paintings and play with clayInterestingly enough, in the Russian language one “writes” when using oil paints.
RashidMar 21, 20211 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.
RashidFeb 22, 20211 minLecture VIDEO! "Putin's media strategies and challenges in the digital age" The entire lecture with Q & A is available as a YouTube video.
RashidFeb 9, 20211 minPutin’s Media Strategies and Challenges in the Digital Age | Open lecture by Rashid GabdulhakovOpen lecture via Zoom.
RashidJan 31, 20214 minWhy 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.
RashidJan 27, 20211 minMy 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...
RashidJan 4, 20215 minIs something terrible about to happen in Kyrgyzstan?Kyrgyzstan is standing at the crossroad of polar opposite directions of its future.
RashidDec 26, 20204 minNew Year's Eve: The Biggest Celebration for the Post-SovietsHow is it so that atheists in the USSR decorated fir trees in December? Who delivered the gifts - Santa or KGB?
RashidDec 12, 20204 minFor grandma. She would have turned 107 todayShe absorbed life's challenges and exuded love, passion and kindness. She will always be remembered.
RashidDec 7, 20201 minBeyond the Headlines Episode 1: VIDEO!We address topics neglected by mainstream media. We go into depth, debunking issues at stake beyond mere "nutshell" summaries.
RashidNov 26, 20202 minBeyond the Headlines. Episode 1: Protest in post-Soviet statesHallways talks on current events are no longer possible. To fill this void we are introducing "beyond the headlines" lunch series. Join!
RashidNov 11, 20202 minWhen times are busy, samsa is still easyFifteen 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.
RashidNov 9, 20202 minQuince preserves: The taste of autumnThis preserve is just magical. Quince turns into amber! The mandarin peel is such a nice touch. What a perfect later-autumn/winter flavour!
RashidNov 1, 20201 minVIDEO: Teaching you TWO types of plov Learn how to make Oshi Sofi and Namangan-style plov. VIDEO
RashidOct 26, 20203 minWhy is pLOVE so important?Plov belongs to everyone who can cook it, or enjoy eating it.
RashidOct 24, 20202 min"Media (In)Security" Workshop for Central Asia Experts Fifth edition of "Media (In)Security" workshop for EUCAM Fellows takes place online.
RashidOct 16, 20201 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.
RashidOct 10, 20204 minThe Avengers vs the Orcs: Social media nuances in Kyrgyzstan's (almost) third revolutionTwitter, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Balkonskie, Orcs, the Avengers and other curiosities of Kyrgyzstan's third (almost) revolution
RashidOct 5, 20204 minPassport as a foundation of discriminationYour right to travel was in the hands of a chainsmoking officer, who never left the country himself but ruled over the lives of others.
RashidSep 30, 20202 minI cry when scrolling through family photo albumsA post with no particular purpose.
RashidSep 30, 20203 minLo 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.
RashidAug 3, 20204 minRock n' Roll Revolution in Post-Soviet UzbekistanThere may have been no sugar in the store, but there was plenty of rock n' roll on the shelves of underground recording studios.
RashidJul 30, 20202 minThe world's first floating dairy farm is in RotterdamRotterdam is a city that makes the future happen. Here is the world's first (and only?) floating dairy farm.
RashidJul 25, 20201 minWebinar for OSCE Academy Alumni: Digital Tools and Challenges Amid the PandemicAlways amazing to touch bases with fellow alumni and reflect upon what's going on in the world and how we can/should move forward!
RashidJul 19, 20202 minИнтервью для Телергам канала Science & Research Interview (in Russian) for the Research & Science community in Uzbekistan
RashidJul 18, 20202 minPlov recipe on plovism Make plov, no matter what! There is always a way, even if you are far away from your home.
RashidJul 11, 20201 minLet'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...
RashidJul 9, 20201 minBibimbap: new photosNew photos! I had to go to the 'Amazing Oriental' store and buy the real pot to make my favourite dolsot-bibimbap.
RashidJul 6, 20201 minLet' 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.
RashidJun 30, 20202 minBorsch me like a hurricane Here is my take on borsch. I'm surprised I didn't walkway with plov while making it...
RashidJun 28, 20203 minUzbek 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.
RashidJun 23, 20203 minMagic in the pot: Communal meals with individual approachesA large company with different tastes? You can share a communal meal, and make sure that everyone gets exactly what they want.
RashidJun 19, 20203 minUzbekistan 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.
RashidJun 18, 20204 minCrimean 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...
RashidJun 15, 20204 minCentral 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.
RashidJun 13, 20204 minDisappearing Uzbekistan. The streets that we lost forever...A nostalgic entry about the city that is lost forever, due to vandalism that they call urban reconstruction.
RashidJun 10, 20202 minThe 'Uzbek van Gogh' is a brilliant female! How I got to know an incredibly talented contemporary female painter Dilorom - 'the Uzbek van Gogh'.
RashidJun 8, 20204 minDigital vigilan-? what? Why and how I study online citizen-led justiceI often get asked, "you research digital vigilan...what?" Learn about my research in the piece I wrote for the IBCoMagazine.