“Uzbek” in Jeffrey Epstein’s correspondence: message excerpts from 2010–2017

In the published body of emails and messages related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, women identified as “Uzbek” appear repeatedly. The correspondence also mentions Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbek visas, an Uzbek phone number, and visa restrictions for young unmarried women from the country. The documents consist of fragments of correspondence seized during the investigation and released… Read More »

Azizbek Ikramov is the new minister for emergency situations; the former one moved to the Interior Ministry

By a presidential decree, Azizbek Israilovich Ikramov has been appointed Minister for Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan, presidential press secretary Sherzod Asadov reported. Prior to this, Ikramov’s candidacy was approved by deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (the Parliament of Uzbekistan). The previous minister, Botir Bahromovich Kudratkhojayev, by presidential decree and resolution, has… Read More »

Lesson 36. Wallet and other small items in Uzbek

How do you say wallet, glasses, charger or credit card in Uzbek? In this lesson we study the names of small everyday objects in Uzbek. You already know the basic words for the classroom — now it’s time to move on. You will find a list of new words, audio from native speakers, memorization exercises… Read More »

Qonun doirasida staff detained in Uzbekistan

The head of the Qonun doirasida project (“Within the law”) Furkat Ruzmetov and editorial staff member Azamat Avezov have been taken into custody in Urgench, the Department of Internal Affairs of Khorezm Region reported. They are suspected of defamation, extortion, and a number of other crimes. Ruzmetov is 45 years old, Avezov is 33. Both… Read More »

Mirziyoyev signed the Board of Peace charter in Davos

On January 22, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the ceremony for signing the Board of Peace charter in Davos, Switzerland. The ceremony was initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum. Uzbekistan became one of the founding member states of the new structure. On January 22, President of Uzbekistan… Read More »

Lesson 35. About the city and school in Uzbek

In this lesson, we learn to talk about the city, school, studies, and teachers in Uzbek. You will hear how to say where you are, what your level is, how many students are in the class, and who your teacher is. We will also learn how to describe a school building and a dormitory. The… Read More »

Mirziyoyev flies to Switzerland to sign the Board of Peace charter

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev flew on a working visit to Switzerland on January 21 at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The purpose of the trip is to participate in the ceremony for signing the charter of the Board of Peace, which is scheduled to take place in Davos. The establishment of the… Read More »