Kara-Balta - Kyrgyzstan's secret gem
Few Bishkek dwellers come to Kara-Balta. Those who do, fall in love at first sight.
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.
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Kara-Balta - Kyrgyzstan's secret gem
At the market: Whose son are you?
Central Asia on the Line
The impact of COVID-19 on migration and migration governance in Kyrgyzstan
When I don't write papers, I write paintings and play with clay
Why Japarov is NOT "Kyrgyz Navalny"
My Soviet childhood in photos. Episode 1. "Militarism, sports, space"
Is something terrible about to happen in Kyrgyzstan?
For grandma. She would have turned 107 today
Beyond the Headlines. Episode 1: Protest in post-Soviet states
When times are busy, samsa is still easy
Quince preserves: The taste of autumn
VIDEO: Teaching you TWO types of plov
Why is pLOVE so important?
"Media (In)Security" Workshop for Central Asia Experts
The Avengers vs the Orcs: Social media nuances in Kyrgyzstan's (almost) third revolution
Lo and behold: Plov cook-off is underway. Also, "Oshi Sofi" by Farkhod!!!
Rock n' Roll Revolution in Post-Soviet Uzbekistan
Webinar for OSCE Academy Alumni: Digital Tools and Challenges Amid the Pandemic
Plov recipe on plovism