Society

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  Society

  2023-08-16

  Uzbek-language Wikipedia lets millions of users find information in Uzbek

  The Uzbek edition of Wikipedia has surpassed all its Central Asian rivals, including former leader Kazakhstan.

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  Society

  2023-06-30

  Kazakhstan cancels 'Z-artist' concert; Uzbekistan follows with call for boycott

  Russian singer Grigory Leps becomes yet another supporter of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine to be denied a concert stage in Central Asia.

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  Society

  2023-06-22

  'Interdicted Art' shines light on Russian artists, victims of repression

  Russian political works were shown in the LIthuanian capital. Proceeds from the auction of the art will be donated to families of Russian political prisoners.

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  Society

  2023-06-21

  US writers promote Kazakhstan tourism following tour of Almaty region

  US travel writers visited the Almaty region and shared their stories, encouraging tourism ahead of planned nonstop flight service between the two countries.

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  Society

  2023-04-07

  Living in a country mired in despair, Russian athletes criticise life in Iran

  After a three-day trip, Russian soccer players lambasted daily life in Iran for trivial hardships, unaware of or uninterested in the repression that Tehran learned from Moscow in the first place.

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  Society

  2023-03-29

  Kenyan, Ukrainian graffiti artists join efforts to call for an end to Russia's war

  A group of Ukrainian graffiti artists and muralists travelled to Nairobi for a joint project with their Kenyan counterparts to preach peace and call for an end to Russian aggression on Ukraine.

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  Society

  2023-02-27

  Uzbek boxing fans clear on boycott of World Championships: Kremlin to blame

  The Kremlin's policies and Russia's invasion of Ukraine are specifically to blame for the criticism and boycott of the prestigious international tournament, say boxing fans in Uzbekistan.

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  Society

  2023-01-31

  'Yurts of Invincibility': Kazakh entrepreneurs send aid to Ukraine despite Moscow's ire

  Kazakh activists have set up 'Yurts of Invincibility' in Ukraine to support local residents affected by Russia's aggression. There are plans to build six such yurts in various Ukrainian cities.

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  Society

  2023-01-30

  'Call Russia': Can phone calls to Russia stop the war?

  Volunteers from the Call Russia initiative are trying to influence Russians' view of the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine one phone call at a time.

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  Society

  2023-01-24

  Vilnius exhibition sheds light on Russian destruction in Kyiv

  'I was born in a country that is now an aggressor that attacked a neighbouring state. Of course that's painful, and I want the war to end as soon as possible,' said one Russian visitor to the exhibit.