Author Archives: Marina Kozlova

About Marina Kozlova

Founder and Editor of Yep.uz. 30 years in international journalism (AP, UPI, Interfax, World Politics Review). Born in Tashkent, she lived in Europe for five years and has traveled extensively across Central Asia and the world. Translator, educator, and founder of the "Suhbat" Tashkent Book Club. Amateur chef and connoisseur of home cooking from many countries.

Ecology as the new geopolitics: conclusions from the Astana summit

The regional ecological summit in Astana, which began on April 22, became a platform for developing a unified survival strategy for Central Asia amid the climate crisis. The speeches of the presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the region’s largest economies, signaled a shift from declarations to the formation of concrete regional institutions. Value framework and

Interpol issues notice for former head of Uzmetkombinat Dilshod Akhmedov

A wanted notice for Uzbek citizen Dilshod Akhmedov, who previously headed the Uzbek Metallurgical Plant, has been published on the Interpol website. The notice states that he is accused under Article 167, Part 3 of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code — “Larceny by Embezzlement.” Interpol issues notice for Dilshod Akhmedov According to the published data, the person

Lesson 41. Souvenirs in Uzbek (suvenirlar) with audio

Which souvenirs are called “suvenirlar” in Uzbek and how are they pronounced correctly? In this lesson, you will learn the names of the most popular gifts from Uzbekistan: from mugs and tubeteikas to T-shirts, key rings, and plush teddy bears. Everything comes with audio from native speakers, practice, and exercises. Souvenirs in Uzbek are also

Mirziyoyev receives Russian delegation led by Kiriyenko: nuclear power plant and digital cooperation discussed

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on April 15 received a delegation of the Russian Federation led by First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of Russia Sergey Kiriyenko. During the meeting, the sides reviewed the implementation of agreements reached at the highest level and further deepening of strategic partnership and alliance between the

Transferring fines to another driver: from April 1 car owners can notify the Road Safety Service

From April 1, 2026, a new procedure for transferring responsibility for traffic violations has been introduced in Uzbekistan. A vehicle owner can now officially report that another person was driving the car, and fines will be issued to the actual driver. The changes were approved by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 125 dated March 30,

Russia and Uzbekistan target $30 billion trade turnover amid progress in nuclear energy

Russia and Uzbekistan intend to increase bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030, prioritizing projects in nuclear energy and industrial cooperation. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulla Aripov met in Moscow on Monday at the sixth meeting of the Joint Commission at the level of heads of government. During the talks,

The case of Sanjar Karimov: accusations, business, and reputation

Sanjar Karimov, known on social media as Real Sanjik, appeared in court in a criminal case. Hearings began on April 10 at the Mirzo-Ulugbek District Court of Tashkent, where Karimov is charged under several articles of the Criminal Code — making threats of murder or violence, fraud, and illegal actions involving narcotic drugs. The defendant

Trial in the case of “Comrade Aziz”: case returned to prosecutor amid pressure on the press

Today, another hearing in the case of blogger Aziz Hakimov (Comrade Aziz) took place at the Shaykhantakhur District Criminal Court of Tashkent. The proceedings, held behind closed doors, were marked by an important procedural decision and aggressive behavior by the defendant’s “support group” toward an independent journalist. Court decision: correcting errors Following today’s hearing, the

Environmental segregation: Tashkent accelerates city zoning and introduces “car-free days”

Authorities in Uzbekistan are moving to the active phase of implementing the large-scale “Clean Air” project, which by the end of 2026 is intended to turn the capital into a zone of strict environmental regulation. According to Presidential Decree No. PF-46 signed by Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Tashkent will be officially divided into “red,” “yellow,” and “green”