Chilla in Uzbekistan means 41°C in the shade today, and 43°C is expected in the coming days. That’s the temperature in the capital — in the regions, it’s even higher. In direct sunlight, it likely reaches 60°C. You can’t even touch the car door — it’s scorching hot. What is сhilla? Chilla, also known as …
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reinstated the position of Head of the Presidential Administration. According to the decree, his eldest daughter, Saida Shavkatovna Mirziyoyeva, has been appointed to this key role. The appointment of 40-year-old politician and public figure Saida Mirziyoyeva was confirmed by presidential spokesperson Sherzod Asadov. Since August 2023, she had served as …
Uzbek national captured by the AFU — Ukrainian soldiers have taken into custody another citizen of Uzbekistan who fought on the Russian side. A video of his interrogation, where he describes his journey to the front line, has already surfaced online. In the footage, the Uzbek prisoner, dressed in military uniform, answers questions posed by …
In recent days, two major topics have dominated conversations in Uzbekistan — the record appreciation of the national currency and the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran. As the U.S. dollar rate fell to 12,559 soums — its lowest level since July 2024 — both the public and businesses are increasingly curious …
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan has urged citizens to refrain from traveling to Israel and Iran following U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran. Uzbekistan also expressed deep concern and called on all parties in the region to achieve peace through negotiations. This was reported on Sunday by the MFA spokesperson on his …
Six Uzbekistani citizens currently held as prisoners of war in Ukraine have released a video message addressed to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. These men, who fought on the side of Russia against Ukraine, were interviewed by representatives of the Ukrainian project “I Want to Live.” Last week, the project published a list of 1,110 Uzbek citizens …
Tamerlane’s Gate, also called the Jizzakh Pass (or “Snake Gorge”), is the narrowest part of the Sanzar River gorge between the Malguzar and Nuratau mountain ranges. It’s a vital route from Tashkent to Samarkand. The name comes from the resemblance to a gate formed by two massive vertical slate cliffs. Geography (Sanzar River, gorge, roads) …
Learn how to say “Hello”, “Yes”, and “No” in Russian — with real-life café dialogues and audio Would you like to learn how to say hello, yes, and no in Russian? Want to practice short and simple Russian dialogues that you could use in a real café or coffee shop? This lesson is perfect for …
What should you say during an Uzbek lesson? How do you ask, thank, or request repetition in Uzbek?In this lesson, we learn the most essential phrases and verbs for classroom communication: how to apologize for being late, how to say “I don’t understand,” how to ask the teacher a question. All this — with audio …
In this lesson, you will learn how to say in Uzbek the names of objects we see in almost any classroom: blackboard, chair, laptop, door, dictionary, and more. You will learn how to ask “What is this?” and hear the correct pronunciation of the words from native Uzbek speakers. This lesson is suitable for beginners …