by Rikki Quintana
January 26, 2023
The ‘Stans of Central Asia are also experiencing many of the same extreme weather events. It impacts real people (and animals) here in the USA and in Central Asia. The reality of climate change is that it affects us all, and we’re all in it together. It’s very easy to forget that . . .
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by Rikki Quintana
January 12, 2023
Imagine it’s a typical winter in Central Asia. There’s a lot of snow on the ground everywhere. Some of the main roads are closed because of snowpack, accidents, or avalanches. Driving is dangerous even if the roads are “open.” Some of the principal airports in the region are . . .
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by Rikki Quintana
January 05, 2023
One of my favorite stops during our Three ‘Stans Tour was the visit to the workshop of Usto Sodiq Zaripov of Istaravshan, Tajikistan. Usto Sodiq gave us a live demonstration of his art, carving a comb before our eyes, starting with only a block of wood. He also shared some of his own experiences as an artist and a couple of Tajik folklore stories without pausing in his work. I hope you enjoy the experience as much as our tour group did!
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