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 Gabdulhakov
Plovism is my philosophy to life. Named after Central Asia's most famous dish - plov - it is rooted in celebrating diversity, hospitality and harmony.
I view this website as a virtual choykhona (Central Asian tea house) - a space where local, regional and global affairs are discussed over tasty meals.
Thank you for stopping by and a warm welcome!
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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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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 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
- 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 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 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.