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How Navruz was celebrated in Uzbekistan in the past (many old photos)

In 15 photographs, this is the story of how Navruz was celebrated in Uzbekistan from the 1870s to the early 2000s. About half of these photos are black and white; I colorized them using Photoshop (what is Navruz without color). No other changes were made. Navruz in the late 19th century In the territory corresponding… Read More »

Respectful address to strangers in Uzbekistan — list of words and audio

How to address a stranger in Uzbekistan in the Uzbek language? In Uzbekistan, great importance is attached to respectful forms of communication. If you want to make a good impression, it is important to know how to properly choose a respectful form of address for a man or a woman. Even without knowing the name… Read More »