About Yep.uz and Marina Kozlova — an independent journalism project from Uzbekistan

Who is behind Yep.uz

My name is Marina Leonidovna Kozlova. I am a journalist, blogger, and educator based in Tashkent. Yep.uz is my personal project, to which I devote all my time and the professional experience I’ve gained over decades. Every piece of content — from idea to publication — is created by me personally, with attention to detail and respect for the reader.

I began my career in traditional media and then spent more than 25 years working as a freelance correspondent for major international outlets such as United Press International (UPI), World Politics Review, EurasiaNet, Transitions Online, The Associated Press, and others. I have interviewed world leaders, spoken at international conferences including Harvard, and written for audiences in the U.S., Europe, and Central Asia.

In addition to journalism, I have taught at universities, founded the Suhbat book club in Tashkent, developed the first part of a unique self-study guide for the Uzbek language, and run several online resources. I have also served as an expert for Radio Ozodlik and the television channel Nastoyashchee Vremya (Current Time).

About the site Yep.uz

Yep.uz has been online since January 2018. It is my personal project focused on Uzbekistan and the wider region. I independently produce and publish original content — from the initial concept to layout and publication. The website is cited by various publications and organizations, including United Nations bodies.

What is published

The website publishes:

• news
• analytical articles
• interviews
• reports
• reviews
• observations
• travel reports
• reports on visits to cafés and restaurants
• recipes of dishes I have cooked
• Uzbek, English, and Russian language lessons prepared by me

The website is currently published in three languages: Uzbek, Russian, and English.

Audience and reach

The site is read by tens of thousands of people — it receives between 30,000 and 50,000 unique visitors per month, and up to half a million per year. Some individual articles receive hundreds of thousands of views. This is not paid traffic; the data is verified by Google Analytics.

The core audience consists of thoughtful, educated readers interested in current affairs and culture. The Yep.uz audience values accuracy, context, and respect for words. They are people from Uzbekistan and beyond who are interested in the society, culture, and languages of the region.

Bookmark to Marina Kozlova’s interview with Ozodlik

I always welcome feedback and value communication with my readers.

Opportunities for collaboration

If you would like to share information about your company, project, or event on the site, or propose partnership materials — please get in touch. I am open to:

• publishing press releases, news, and interviews;
• participating in events and preparing materials based on them;
• publishing content with integrated links and multimedia;
• preparing native content and educational projects;
• organizing quizzes, surveys, and other interactive projects.

If you want to support the independent project Yep.uz, suggest an idea, or collaborate — please write. I am always happy to connect and discuss new initiatives.

Contact

Email:
marinakozlova@yep.uz

Phone:
+998 94 652-45-76
+998 71 254-07-42

Telegram:
@MarinaLKozlova

WhatsApp:
+998 94 652-45-76