Stories about Central Asia & Caucasus from October, 2006
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Alpine Pastures – Jailoo (c) Christopher Herwig, www.herwigphotos.com It's time to strike our tents (or Kyrgyz yurts in the Jailoo in this case), the summer is over (although in Kazakhstan's capital Astana there's snow even in August…). Which also means more time for Central Asia buffs to spend in front...
Armenia: Healthcare
Onnik Krikorian recounts some horror stories from the Armenian medical system, saying that seeking medical care in Armenia might be more dangerous than Russian roulette.
Kyrgyzstan: Joining the Russian Federation
Yulia of neweurasia notes that a Kyrgyz politician recently said that Kyrgyzstan should become part of the Russian Federation and she explains why this might make sense.
Kazakhstan: No Thanks!
Ben Paarmann notes that Kazakhstan's president has declined nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Armenia: Foreigner Friendly
Blogrel applauds Yerevan for making itself more friendly to foreigners and tourists by putting up bilingual signs and maps.
Armenia: Yerevan Traffic
At ArmYouth Blog, Pradafreak complains about traffic and transportation in Yerevan.
Tajikistan: Why are you running?
At neweurasia, Vadim reports that Tajik presidential candidates are rather reluctant to take on the incumbent, leading him to conclude that they are indeed window dressing to make the election look more democratic than it is.
Kazakhstan: Electing Akims
KZBlog reports on local elections for executives in some parts of Kazakhstan, noting that some local media did not find the elections all that newsworthy.
Tajikistan: Energy & Tension with Uzbekistan
Alexander Sadikov explains how Tajikistan's plans to become an energy exporter are causing problems in relations with Uzbekistan.
Armenia: Kashatagh
Notes From Hareinik draws attention to the depopulation of Kashatagh, territory captured by Armenian during and settled by Armenians after the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Tajikistan: Roundup
Vadim reports on the latest buzz in the Tajik blogosphere.
Kyrgyzstan: Demand for Reform
Yulia looks at the Civil Society Forum's demands to the Kyrgyz government for reforms and finds some commendable points. Ultimately though, she says, the fact that the group put their demands in the form of an ultimatum shows that they are more interested in the fight than solutions.
Kazakhstan: Borat, the Political Psychology
Sean Roberts explains the political psychology of the Borat-Kazakhstan relationship.
Turkmenistan: The Heart
Peter of neweurasia notes that Turkmenistan's president has publicly admitted that he has health problems and he discusses what this might mean for Turkmen politics.
Armenia: Notes from the Blogosphere
Onnik Krikorian rounds up the Armenian blogosphere.
Kazakhstan: Atyrau Violence
Leila rounds up some of the blogosphere discussion of the recent violence in Atyrau between Turkish and Kazakh workers.
Armenia: Critical Mass
At ArmYouth Blog, akhtamar reports on October 22nd's Critical Mass in Yerevan.
Uzbekistan: A New Tune?
At Registan.net, Bertrand reports that Uzbekistan's president is using a new explanation for last year's violence in Andijon and he discusses some of the possible explanations for this change.
Armenia: Burglaries
Life in Armenia blogger Raffi K. says that there sppears to be a large number of burglaries in Yerevan.
Kazakhstan: Brawl in Atyrau
A fight broke out between Turkish and Kazakh workers in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. The Atyrau Informant has photos and a brief report on what took place.
Kyrgyzstan: Blog Roundup
Yulia of neweurasia sums up the week in Kyrgyz blogs.
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