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Joined 23 November 2022 · 22 posts

Vlast provides brave and incisive reporting from Kazakhstan.

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Latest posts by Vlast.kz

Rice farmers in Uzbekistan face water shortages and migrate

Rice harvest is moving from the Amu Darya to the Syr Darya region

Written by Vlast.kz

3 weeks ago

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reach border agreement enhancing Central Asian security

Settling the border dispute could spur cooperation and connectivity

Written by Vlast.kz

11 March 2025

Uzbekistan seeks new labor markets

Most Uzbek migrants traditionally go to Russia or Kazakhstan

Written by Vlast.kz

18 January 2025

Nuclear referendum disheartens Kazakhstan’s opposition

Experts and observers say that both the turnout and the “yes” vote result are unrealistic

Written by Vlast.kz

15 November 2024

The Dungan gastronomical footprint in Central Asia

Dungan food expert Madina Balakhisheva discusses Dungan history, cuisine, and influence

Written by Vlast.kz

12 October 2024

Inside the wardrobe: Women’s clothing increasingly policed in Tajikistan

Authorities want to regulate even the fabrics, length, and fit of approved national clothing

Written by Vlast.kz

6 October 2024

Chinese electric car production kicks off in Uzbekistan

BYD is bringing domestic EV production to Uzbekistan for the first time

Written by Vlast.kz

11 September 2024

Top officials in Kazakhstan dodge independent journalists

In their Kafkaesque quest to obtain answers, journalists are constantly shunned

Written by Vlast.kz

29 August 2024

The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Between optimism and concern

An agreement was finally reached after 27 years of negotiations

Written by Vlast.kz

1 July 2024

Central Asia press freedom scores get worse

Increasingly authoritarian regimes are clamping down on independent media

Written by Vlast.kz

10 June 2024

Symbolic, but distant in the future: A dam on Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn river

The construction is financed by Kyrgyzstan and its downsteam neighbors

Written by Vlast.kz

15 May 2024

Under threat: The life of Karakalpak activists in Kazakhstan

Year-long detentions, asylum rejections, and pressure from all sides

Written by Vlast.kz

26 March 2024

Kazakhstan’s oil fund is one of the most opaque in the world

The whole nation's financial wellbeing is decided by one person

Written by Vlast.kz

6 March 2024

Kazakhstan’s national identity is deeply connected to its food culture

Ethno-demographic changes and colonial legacy affect food culture

Written by Vlast.kz

11 January 2024

Kazakhstan’s ‘foreign agent’ list threatens NGOs

Kremlin's similar initiative has annihilated civil society in Russia

Written by Vlast.kz

25 December 2023

Why does Sinophobia remain strong in Kazakhstan?

Government errors fuel fears about China

Written by Vlast.kz

27 September 2023

Shifting tides: Do Kazakhs still like Russia?

Latest research shows fewer people in Kazakhstan view Russia “favorably”

Written by Vlast.kz

15 September 2023

In Kazakhstan, the truth about the 2022 deadly protests is still suppressed

The verdict further alienated society from truth and justice

Written by Vlast.kz

20 July 2023

Ashes on their foreheads: Forest fires in Kazakhstan expose pervasive corruption and government’s fake promises

The government is never ready for emergencies

Written by Vlast.kz

22 June 2023

Why are oil workers protesting in Kazakhstan?

Market trends, trade union suppression, and dwindling tenders fuel protests

Written by Vlast.kz

25 April 2023

Surviving economic hardships through Kazakhstan's ‘toi business’

Without regular employment options, the Toi sector offers hope

Written by Vlast.kz

21 March 2023

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