Category Archives: Uzbekistan

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

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

A Look at the Amazing Uzbek Art of Paper Making

A Look at the Amazing Uzbek Art of Paper Making

Like many of the former Soviet states, Uzbekistan has been seeing a renewed interest in traditional arts and crafts over the last few decades. All over the country, contemporary craftsmen are rediscovering their cultural heritage, and are working to revive, restore, and preserve handicrafts and the artisanal methods used to produce them. The art of… Continue Reading

Amazing Tentative World Heritage Sites in Uzbekistan You Need to Know About

Amazing Tentative World Heritage Sites in Uzbekistan You Need to Know About

Before a cultural landmark or natural wonder can be declared an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, it must first be inscribed on what is known as the “tentative list.” This nomination process allows countries to introduce UNESCO to sites and properties that they believe should be granted World Heritage status. A country’s tentative list is… Continue Reading