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ASTANA (TCA) — A Research Scholar of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies Department at Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev University, Ulan Bigozhin, told about the work on the creation of an electronic atlas of the country’s sacred heritage at a press conference on April 16, the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan reported. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is conducting a series of concerts featuring the Gina Chavez from April 11 to April 18 in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) and Fergana (Uzbekistan). This tour is dedicated to celebrating spring and partnership between the American and Kyrgyzstani people. With the exception of the Gina Chavez’s performance at the Bishkek Jazz Festival, all events are free to the public. Continue reading
ASHGABAT (TCA) — Public Diplomacy Officer J.R. deLara will bike across Turkmenistan March 31 – April 12 to demonstrate support for regional connectivity, promote U.S. educational and exchange programs, and learn more about life in Turkmenistan outside the capital, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat said. J.R. will depart from Farap on March 31 and expects to reach the Caspian resort of Awaza on April 12, covering approximately 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) total and approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) each day. Along the way, he will give public presentations at the American Center in Ashgabat and the American Corner in Turkmenabat. Continue reading
ASTANA (TCA) — At the Kazakh Government meeting on February 13, Deputy Minister of Culture and Sports Yerlan Kozhagapanov reported on measures taken for transition of the Kazakh language to the Latin alphabet, the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan reported. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — China is increasing its economic, and political, influence in Central Asia despite the deep-rooted anti-Chinese sentiments in the post-Soviet domain. To further advance in Central Asia, Beijing needs to win the hearts and minds of local populations as well. We are republishing this article by Paul Goble on the issue, originally published by The Jamestown Foundation’s Eurasia Daily Monitor: Continue reading
ASHGABAT (TCA) — The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan is sponsoring a fourth and final trip by four musicians from the United States to work with the Turkmen National Conservatory, culminating in a joint concert on December 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theatre. The concert will feature American classics, holiday music, and Turkmen orchestral pieces. Concert admission is free and open to everyone, the Embassy said. Continue reading
