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Quick Reads · July, 2023

Stories from Quick Reads from July, 2023

Russian diplomats react to a new law on language in Kyrgyzstan, bringing back colonial past

Colonial sentiments reappear when Kyrgyzstan attempts to develop its language

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

31 July 2023

Mongolia turns to its dinosaurs in an attempt to attract more tourists

The impressive paleontological heritage can attract many foreign visitors

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

28 July 2023

Turkmenistan unveils its first ‘smart’ city, named after the former president

Billions of dollars were spent amid ongoing economic hardship

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

20 July 2023

And then there were none — how political parties are disappearing in Azerbaijan

So far 29 political parties have dissolved

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

18 July 2023

About 47,000 Russian soldiers died during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine

Independent Russian media outlets conducted an investigation

Written by Daria Dergacheva

11 July 2023

Kyrgyzstan's highest court sides with a female activist and allows the use of the matronymic

The verdict introduces a historic change in favor of equality

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

7 July 2023

Gay penguin parenthood stories ruffle some conservative feathers

Moves to block access in schools spark controversy

Written by Kevin Rennie

5 July 2023

A rapper in Uzbekistan is challenging widespread social issues through his songs

Social and political problems are on full display

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

1 July 2023

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