Presidium of the Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) dismissed Chairman Masud Sobirov on December 24 and appointed his deputy Saidjafar Ismonov as acting head.
Speaking to journalists yesterday, Mr. Ismonov said Masud Sobirov was dismissed because of his intention to reunite with another wing of the party, led by Rahmatullo Valiev.
He [Masud Sobirov] was […]
Editor’s Note: What follows is part of a cross-blog survey that explores what Central Eurasia might look like fifteen years from now.
In his most recent post, Vadim predicts a bright future for Tajikistan 15 years from now. While I also have optimistic expectations of the countrys prospects, I believe we will inevitably face more […]
The Ayni-Penjikent road along the Zerafshan river is a fantastically scenic route. After another three to four hour drive, interrupted at some point by a traffic police officer soliciting choypuli, we arrived in Penjikent.
The town has certainly changed since the 1990s. It looks more abandoned now. Driving along the major street that used to […]
Editor’s Note: What follows is part of a cross-blog survey that explores what Central Eurasia might look like fifteen years from now.
The history of contemporary Tajikistan began with a lot of problems and difficulties. The most tragic time was the Civil War which followed the break up of Soviet Union. The war left this […]
Here is the translation of the post that Ive placed on Tajik-Russian blog. All the sources are in Russian
Recently Ive heard a story about one guy, who was put in jail for drug-smuggling, and after a year he died of tuberculosis. He was not even thirty years old and he had a little kid. […]
Here is the translation of some recommendations from AsiaPlus on how to survive during the energy crisis in Tajikistan.
1. Stock up on: optimism, candles, flashlight, firewood (in case if it necessary to cook outside), thermos with hot water and matches;
2. Try to purchase a gas-vessel with gas for gas-stove and also buy a kerosene […]
A power shortage in Tajikistan caused blackouts throughout the country. Barki Tojik, the Tajik state electricity provider had warned that the total blackout will last for three days and then the power supply will remain limited for almost a week.
The blackouts have been caused by the construction of Sangtuda-1 hydropower plant. The river Vakhsh […]
Zerafshan valley is one of the most picturesque places in Tajikistan. And one of the most isolated too. Centuries ago, the valley was the centre of Sogdiana (Sughdiyon), a wealthy and developed state on the Great Silk Road. During the Soviet rule, the valley was divided in two: Samarkand went to Uzbekistan, while Penjikent […]
According to the results of the survey conducted in Tajikistan by International Financial Corporation this summer, the entrepreneurs undergo regular inspections by different governmental agencies. The frequency of inspections varies from 6 to 21 times a month depending on the region.
Most of the time the inspections are conducted by tax inspection (91%), fire inspection […]
