New East Digital Archive

Tajik Culture

Letter from the Pamirs: dreaming of an impossible garden in Tajikistan’s mountainous hinterland

Letter from the Pamirs: dreaming of an impossible garden in Tajikistan’s mountainous hinterland

After civil war and economic chaos, Tajikistan’s young innovators are rebuilding their cultural legacy

After civil war and economic chaos, Tajikistan’s young innovators are rebuilding their cultural legacy

Tajik government warns toy shops against selling ‘hijab Barbies’

Tajik government warns toy shops against selling ‘hijab Barbies’

Beauty trauma: Tajik singer Manizha starts campaign against toxic beauty standards

Beauty trauma: Tajik singer Manizha starts campaign against toxic beauty standards

Fashion police: Tajikistan sets up clothing commission

Fashion police: Tajikistan sets up clothing commission

The Tajik president’s full title is a mouthful, and local media better get used to it

The Tajik president’s full title is a mouthful, and local media better get used to it

Poetic praise: Tajikistan’s Interior Minister pens ode to the country’s President

Poetic praise: Tajikistan’s Interior Minister pens ode to the country’s President

Tajikistan bans Russian-style surnames

Tajikistan bans Russian-style surnames