Rashid Gabdulhakov

A thematic analysis of a Facebook group revealed several recurring motifs that collectively shape a shared sense of nostalgia. The most dominant theme centers on a yearning for the "lost paradise" of the Soviet Union. Many posts express deep admiration for the USSR, often emphasizing how remarkable it was for the 15 republics to coexist harmoniously. In contrast, current geopolitical realities are conspicuously absent: Russia’s war against Ukraine is never mentioned. The sile

With a good friend, we walked the rainy night streets. War memory is everywhere - on the buildings, on the ground, and in the discourse. 

Our Media Studies students graduated today. I was honoured to deliver a motivational speech for them.

We investigated both the lived experiences of border conflicts and online discourses surrounding them

Few Bishkek dwellers come to Kara-Balta. Those who do, fall in love at first sight.

Following the invasion of Ukraine, the domestic media landscape in Russia experienced dramatic transformations.

Spoke about the current state of Russian media. No reasons to be hopeful or optimistic. Video recording will be available soon.

Sprak op de Belgische 'Terzake' over de oorsprong en betekenis van het Z-teken als het symbool van de Russische invasie van Oekraïne.

Chorsu bazaar is a default centre of the city and a place where one can get anything from a wedding dress to a shovel.

Bringing together eight participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, the course offered 12 interactive workshops

The webinar is organized within the framework of the OSCE Academy’s AGRUMIG project

Some 30 years ago, taking a photo was a major event. My father mastered a Soviet camera and some of the warmest childhood memories...

Kyrgyzstan is standing at the crossroad of polar opposite directions of its future.

She absorbed life's challenges and exuded love, passion and kindness. She will always be remembered.

We address topics neglected by mainstream media. We go into depth, debunking issues at stake beyond mere "nutshell" summaries.

Plov belongs to everyone who can cook it, or enjoy eating it.

Twitter, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Balkonskie, Orcs, the Avengers and other curiosities of Kyrgyzstan's third (almost) revolution

A post with no particular purpose.

There may have been no sugar in the store, but there was plenty of rock n' roll on the shelves of underground recording studios.

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!