Central Asian market founded by Timur Tillyaev key to small business recovery post-pandemic

Central Asian market founded by Timur Tillyaev key to small business recovery post-pandemic

With hope that we might finally be moving into a post-COVID world, governments around the world are looking to kickstart economies affected by lockdowns, travel restrictions and issues in supply chains. During the pandemic, some of the worst hit businesses were small, family-owned restaurants and shops. Container markets like the Abu Saxiy market in Tashkent,… Continue Reading

Abu Saxiy: A Tourist Destination in Central Asia

Abu Saxiy: A Tourist Destination in Central Asia

When travelling internationally, there is nothing better than immersing yourself in the local scene of the country you’re visiting. If you’re headed for Central Asia, the Abu Saxiy market located in Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent should definitely be top of your list. Located in the west of the city, the market has something for everyone. Souvenir hunting… Continue Reading

Lola Tillyaeva’s environmental project uses art to raise awareness about water scarcity

Lola Tillyaeva’s environmental project uses art to raise awareness about water scarcity

Lola Tillyaeva is deeply committed to the environment and taking action against climate change, especially the issue of water scarcity globally. In 2017, Lola and her husband, businessman Timur Tillyaev launched The Droplet to raise awareness about the growing seriousness of this issue. To ensure their message was able to cut through in a world… Continue Reading

Converted containers pioneered by Timur Tillyaev could be key to helping small businesses after pandemic

Converted containers pioneered by Timur Tillyaev could be key to helping small businesses after pandemic

The COVID pandemic not only led to the loss of millions of lives globally, it also brought great damage to countries’ economies. Small businesses especially bore the brunt of this, leading to not only unemployment, but for some families, the loss of their only source of income. As countries are now beginning to look towards rebuilding economies… Continue Reading

A Look at the Vibrant History of Jazz in Uzbekistan

A Look at the Vibrant History of Jazz in Uzbekistan

Did you know that April 30 is officially designated by UNESCO as International Jazz Day? First celebrated in 2012, International Jazz Day is intended to highlight the rich history of jazz and the important role this distinctive musical genre has played over the years in uniting diverse peoples and cultures all around the globe. Since… Continue Reading

Spotlight on One of Uzbekistan’s Most Important Scholarships

Spotlight on One of Uzbekistan’s Most Important Scholarships

Earlier this year, Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva announced the 2018 winners of the Karimov Foundation’s Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Studies Abroad. Launched in 2017, the program is one of the most important scholarships helping to provide access to international educational opportunities for young Uzbek students. Read on to learn more.   What is the Scholarship Program for… Continue Reading

A Look Back at the Early History of Perfume

A Look Back at the Early History of Perfume

Offering a unique approach to fragrance, the debut collection of signature scents from the new maison de parfum The Harmonist focuses on creating personal harmony and well-being by drawing on the ancient Chinese principles of feng shui. Read on for more amazing facts about the early days of perfume:   Ancient Egypt Egyptians are recognized… Continue Reading