Education

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  Education

  2021-06-15

  Kazakh, US scholars raise awareness of 1930s Soviet-induced famine

  While efforts are ongoing to shed light on the great tragedy, Russian authorities are ramping up pressure on researchers and activists who oppose Moscow's historical narrative.

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  Education

  2021-03-26

  Russia's 'soft power' education push in Kyrgyzstan worries locals

  New plans to build a number of Russian schools are worrying locals about the Kremlin's strategy of using culture and political ideas to obtain geopolitical goals.

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  Education

  2021-02-17

  Uzbekistan declares full transition to Latin-based alphabet by 2023

  The transition away from the Cyrillic alphabet is seen as a way to emphasise indigenous cultures and distance Turkic-speaking nations from years of Russian influence.

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  Education

  2020-11-23

  Kazakhstan announces competition to encourage extremism awareness

  Security agencies and non-governmental organisations are looking for new ways to prevent youth radicalisation, especially with the increase in internet use amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Education

  2020-09-09

  Kyrgyzstan starts unusual, pandemic-stricken school year

  Only first-graders are attending in-person classes; everybody else is studying remotely.

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  Education

  2020-04-28

  Students urged to self improve amid distance learning and COVID-19

  Education specialists are urging students to focus on self-improvement and to continue learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  Education

  2019-12-20

  Tajik authorities try to de-programme children repatriated from Bangladesh

  The children attended Bangladeshi madrassas that Tajik authorities consider suspect.

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  Education

  2019-08-30

  Gazprom fraud deprives Kyrgyz children of opportunity to attend Bishkek school

  Gazprom promised to build a tuition-free school in Bishkek as part of its agreement to purchase the country's largest natural gas supplier. Now Gazprom is charging exorbitant tuition.

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  Education

  2019-08-27

  EU grant to enable Afghan women to study in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan

  The goal is to help employ Afghan women and create opportunities for their businesses and communities to grow.

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  Education

  2019-07-04

  US helps Tajikistan restore historical, cultural heritage of Oim Madrassa

  The United States has provided almost $620,000 (5.8 million TJS) to preserve Tajikistan's unique cultural heritage.