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Russia conquered Uzbekistan in the late 19th century. Stiff resistance to the Red Army after World War I was eventually suppressed and a socialist republic set up in 1924. During the Soviet era, intensive production of "white gold" (cotton) and grain led to overuse of agrochemicals and the depletion of water supplies, which have left the land poisoned and the Aral Sea and certain rivers half dry. Independent since 1991, the country seeks to gradually lessen its dependence on agriculture while developing its mineral and petroleum reserves. Current concerns include terrorism by Islamic militants, economic stagnation, and the curtailment of human rights and democratization.To be updated

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By Stamp Collecting
August 22nd 2009

Da svidaniya Russia, hello sunshine Asia » Uzbekistan » Khiva

St Basils

Left Moscow, in the rain and cold...par for the Russian summer if the last week is anything to go by. Their weather may be unreliable, but the metro and rail network are as efficient as you could want. And getting a train to the Airport was a doddle compared to the 45 minute frustrations with the automatic machine in St Petersburg. Never got to see blokes dancing round with their Nutcrackers out, the Balshoi was a bit too expensive for our budget (cheap seats had sold out) but did see St. Basil, Lenin (ok, just the outside of the mausoleum - [View Full Entry]

By Alex and Sarah
August 20th 2009

Onwards Through Uzbekistan Asia » Uzbekistan

Ulugbek Madrassa - Bukhara

As we entered Uzbekistan, we received the most thorough search we are ever likely to, with everything being removed from our bags and inspected. However, unlike at most borders, the guards weren’t looking for anything in the way of contraband, but instead any indications that we were journalists. This being due to a unilateral ban on journalism, a measure essentially imposed in an attempt to reduce coverage of human rights violations. A cheery thought to start a visit to any country. Once in Uzbekistan it was immediately apparent that they have only a fraction of the wealth of neig [View Full Entry]

After Changing-up Some Travellers´ Cheques!

By shakeelch
August 14th 2009

Tashkent Asia » Uzbekistan » Tashkent

Tashkent

wow [View Full Entry]

By EdwardC
July 12th 2009

The crossing (Russia - Khazakstan - Uzbekistan) Asia » Uzbekistan

It has been a while since I last updated this thought the very busy schedule and the complete lack of access to internet renders the updating difficult. Its been a facinating crossing, leaving Russia going through Khazakstan and crossing all of Uzbekistan. The train journey lasted 46 hours from Astrakhan but it is just a fantastic experience. One dosn't see all that much outside but it is more the life inside the train which makes it so memorable and eventfull. The train left and I travelled with some really funny and entertaining locals most of whom were heading towards Aktau (smallish [View Full Entry]

By JAM09
July 4th 2009

Ashgabat to Tashkent Asia » Uzbekistan » Tashkent

On the road to Ashgabat

We left Ashgabat behind having met up with some new passengers, three Australians, two American and two Dutch and headed off into the desert having first visited one of the largest markets in Central Asia, where you can buy anything from carpets to camels (We didn’t buy either). We visited both areas, the carpets were gorgeous and the camels were very smelly and noisy - but then I would too if I knew what fate was ahead of me! The desert was unrelenting - a huge sand dune desert which just went on and on and we spent two days driving [View Full Entry]

By cmlandrus
June 23rd 2009

June 1, 2008 Asia » Uzbekistan

so, i'm sitting here in my swimsuit, and it's just today hit me that i leave for Brasil on tuesday, and tuesday night i'll be flying over mexico, maybe the caribbean, and wednesday morning i'll be in sao paulo to catch a flight to brasilia. crazy! it's different because i'm with a group, so it's harder to really get into the spirit, which is why i think it's just now hitting me, because we do none of the planning and organizing ourselves. it's all done for us, which is nice, but i really want to have more experience doing things like [View Full Entry]

By shauntwilliams
June 14th 2009

Stage 7: Uzbekistan - Kazakhstan - Russia Asia » Uzbekistan

Gur-e Amir Mausuleum, Samarkand

Uzbekistan So after 5000 odd kilometers I reach one of my very reasons for beginning this journey; the silk road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Every since seeing pictures and hearing stories about these places it has been my obsession to one day lay my eyes upon these marvels. And I will say one thing they did not disappoint, they were everything I dreamt them to be. So here goes... Quick Facts * Former Soviet Country * Double Landlocked i.e. a country completely surrounded by landlocked countries * 45% of population live on less than $1.25 USD per day * [View Full Entry]

By JulianGT
April 30th 2009

Uzbekistan Asia » Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Parliament

A word about transportation in central Asia. One of the most convenient and inexpensive ways to travel between cities is by shared taxi. Just head to one of the spots where taxi drivers congregate, explain where you want to go, wait for a few more passengers to fill up the car, and off you go. Except that the taxi you got on may not actually go all the way to where you want to go. Instead, the driver will drive a certain part of the way, negotiate with another driver, gesture to you to get out and move to another car [View Full Entry]

You won't go thirsty for vodka in Uzbekistan

By JulianGT
April 29th 2009

Crossing Borders - Part 2: Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan Asia » Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan!

Crossing the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border in three easy steps: 1. Walk up to the Kyrgyz border post and have your passport stamped by a friendly Kyrgyz 2. Walk down the road to the Uzbek border post and have your passport stamped by a friendly Uzbek 3. Heave a sigh of relief that there are no trucks, mountains or flat tyres involved in the process! [View Full Entry]

By frequent traveller
March 3rd 2009

JUST AMAZING - I have been to one of the oldest cities in the world!!! Asia » Uzbekistan » Bukhara

look at that FAT

What a city.......mosques, mausoleum, islamic schools/madrasahs, minarets not to mention the awesome city wall. Simply amazing, the medieval malls are so captivating and you cannot help but notice the happy smiley faces of the Bukharians. One word of warning, they like their meat and very fatty at that! I was told that after one week you will be able to scape the lard and fat from the roof of your mouth with your finger!!! They were not joking!!! [View Full Entry]

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