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

Apr 28, 2022
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, 2022
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 1, 2022
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

"Navalny and beyond: Assessing protests in Russia" Roundtable VIDEO!

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.

Lecture VIDEO! "Putin's media strategies and challenges in the digital age"

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.

Beyond the Headlines. Episode 1: Protest in post-Soviet states

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!

The Avengers vs the Orcs: Social media nuances in Kyrgyzstan's (almost) third revolution

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

In memory of a generation: Don't long for war, I beg you!

Rashid

Jun 6, 2020
2 min

In memory of a generation: Don't long for war, I beg you!

Amid the obsession of some autocratic states with WWII parades, leaders need an urgent reminder that war is misery.

A weapon in our hands or to our heads? The case of Kyryz 'patriots' assaulting women in Russia

Rashid

Jan 25, 2020
3 min

A weapon in our hands or to our heads? The case of Kyryz 'patriots' assaulting women in Russia

This blog post is written in support of my publication, addressing layers of vulnerability in digital vigilantism.

Rashid Gabdulhakov

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