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hen you are tired of travelling you are tired of life… And Uzbekistan can always offer you something mind blowing. Even after you’ve seen half of the world. Or when this is your first country of destination. It is enigmatic with its unexpected discoveries. It is welcoming with all the comfort and friendliness. It is unforgettable with its hedonistic experience of gastronomy and indulgence.
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In this special edition of our magazine with speak about ancient ties between Uzbekistan and India. But not only. Why it worth investing in information technologies in Uzbekistan? How digital journey can change our impression of the cities? What street food a traveller must try in Samarkand? Where to buy ceramics? How to spend a day in Margilan? What stories Babur’s birthplace Andijan has to tell you today?
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Diplomacy Trade growth. Tourism expansion. New air routes. What else to expect in Uzbekistan - India exchanges?
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Ambassador of India to Uzbekistan Mr.Vinod Kumar India’s ambassador to Uzbekistan in his exclusive interview to Visit Uzbekistan magazine shares his thoughts on expanding bilateral relations, gives tips to businessmen, discloses the links between plov and briani.
18 INNOVATIONS: Why to Invest in IT Uzbekistan launches grand techno park and innovation centre. Discover more on a unique chance to start innovative business.
24 TRAVEL: Anjidan A land of Babur Traditional allure and modern life of picturesque city.
21 EVENT: Open Air First ever in Uzbekistan grand classic show under the open air by famous Alister Navoi Theatre. Show will go on.
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SPECIAL PROJECT Augmented Reality Have a wow-tour to iconic Registan Square Enjoy more of Uzbekistan’s sightseeings in 3600 with a mobile guide.
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GASTRONOMY: Street-Food in Samarkand
GALLERY: Treasure Hunt
Follow your gourmet instinct to enjoy best local food in historic city.
Where to buy ceramics in Uzbekistan? We tell you all about its varieties and help you to chose your special one.
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Highlights
Visit of high level delegation of Uzbekistan to India
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he visit followed closely on the heels of very productive interaction between Prime Minister of India H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi and Uzbek President H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the margins of SCO Summit in Astana in June 2017.
A high level multi-sectoral delegation led by H.E. Mr.Abdulaziz Kamilov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan has visited India from August 20-23, 2017. The delegation included H.E. Mr. Elyor Ganiev, Minister of Foreign Trade, senior officials and business representatives from diverse areas spanning health, pharmaceuticals, ICT, textiles, food processing, tourism and (leisure) industries.
During his visit, H.E.Mr. Kamilov called on Honourable Vice President, held wide ranging talks with External Affairs Minister, interacted with Minister of State for External Affairs Shri M.J. Akbar besides having many other engagements. The members of the delegation also had productive programs in their respective areas. The wide ranging interactions afforded the two sides to review entire gamut of bilateral relations and to decide on a road-map to take the relations to new level. The two sides agreed to intensify bilateral relations in all areas and open a new page based on comprehensive and wide agenda.
Uzbekistan, India ink contracts, agreements worth $150M
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Twenty-two contracts, worth more than $80 million, and 20 investment agreements, worth over $70 million, have been signed between Uzbekistan and India.
he agreements were signed during the visit of Uzbekistan’s delegation led by Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov to India and the Uzbek-Indian business forum with participation of the two countries’ businessmen on August 21-23. Addressing the business forum, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov noted that, Uzbekistan attaches great importance
to the expansion of trade, economic and investment cooperation with India. Over the past five years, the UzbekIndian trade turnover increased by more than twofold and reached $370 million in late 2016, moreover, totalled at $166.5 million in 2017. Currently, 101 enterprises operate with participation of Indian companies in Uzbekistan, including those which have a
100-percent Indian capital. Uzbekistan had stated that its companies and enterprises are ready to export a wide range of goods to the Indian market. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan is interested in further attracting Indian hi-tech companies to the implementation of joint projects to organise the production of demanded ralue added products.
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Uztrade JSC creates Trading House in Delhi Uztrade JSC under Uzbek Foreign Trade Ministry established a Trading House in Delhi in order to increase the volume of exports and strengthen its position on the Indian market.
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ithin the framework of Trade House operation, a permanent show-room is being created, where consumer goods and food products of Uzbek producers will be presented. In general, following the visit of Uztrade JSC to India, contracts were signed for the supply of legumes, liquorice root, textile and other products from Uzbekistan for a preliminary sum of $30 million. The deliveries are planned from September. The parties agreed to constantly increase the volume of trade on mutually beneficial bases.
Uzbek corner at Jamia Millia University A corner of Uzbek language and culture has been opened at the Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi.
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he corner presents unique handicrafts, art pieces, photographs, fashion representing diverse culture of the country and its ancient ties with India. Books and magazines, study materials
about Uzbekistan were also donated to the university to introduce students with the country. The lessons of Uzbek language are held at the university for several years.
Indian National Museum hands over copy of Babur manuscript to Uzbekistan The delegation of Uzbekistan visited the National Museum of India in New Delhi on August 21.
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he museum has over 200 thousand works of art both of Indian and foreign origin, covering over 5,000 years. Uzbek delegation visited a special gallery dedicated to Central Asia, mainly related to the era of the Baburids, which demonstrates the centuries-old ties of the region with Hindustan. The National Museum agreed to hand over to Uzbekistan the copies of Diwan-i-Babur, a manuscript by Zakhriddin Muhammad Babur, which dates back to 1528 and which contains Babur’s rubai and miniatures of The Wedding Procession of Prince Dara Shikokh of 1640. The Director-General of the National Museum of India, Budha Rashmi Mani officially presented the copies to the Uzbek delegation to be handed over to the Uzbekistan Museum of History.
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Tashkent Fashion Week November 14-19
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Upcoming events Tashkent international
tourism fair
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rom October 3 to 5, the 23rd Tashkent International Tourism Fair “TITF 2017 – Tourism on the Great Silk Road” will be held in Uzbekistan. It is one of the most anticipated tourism events in the region. TITF is known as a business platform for the promotion of tourist products and establishing business contacts. Fair allows the world’s leading experts to share experiences, discuss new ideas and tourism trends, disclose new destinations. http://tourfair.uz
International cotton
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he 76th plenary meeting of the ICAC and the 13th International Uzbek Cotton and Textile Fair to be held on October 23-27, 2017 in Tashkent. Organisers expect about 1500 foreign guests from more than 44 countries, as well as domestic manufacturers and specialists. About 16 sessions will focus on the development of the cotton and textile sectors in various countries, tendencies in the world cotton market, aspects of its trade, logistics and insurance. A range of issues related to the genetics and biotechnology of the selection of cotton varieties will be discussed among other topics. http://cottonfair.uz
International conference
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nternational scientific conference on liquorice root and innovations in pharmacy is to be held in Tashkent on October 25-26, 2017 It is expected to be a unique opportunity to meet with specialists working in the field of recycling liquorice root, chemistry of natural and physiologically active compounds, pharmacy, drug technology, pharmacology, herbal medicine and biotechnology. The growing global demand for liquorice may exceed supply, as nowadays most of the sold liquorice root grows wild. Extract of liquorice is used all over the world, especially in manufacturing of medicines, production of sweets, food products,
alcohol and cosmetics. Liquorice is used as an ingredient for more than 100 medicines. More than 10 medicinal preparations based on liquorice root were recently developed at the Uzbek Scientific Research Chemical and Pharmaceutical Institute named after A.Sultanov, some of which were implemented at the enterprises of the “Uzfarmsanoat” company, others are at the final stage of scientific research. Uzbekistan is a major exporter of licorice root. There are 7 operating enterprises for recycling of liquorice root in Uzbekistan exporting products to China, India, South Korea and Myanmar. http://www.uzpharmsanoat.uz
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As part of the celebration of Independence Day of India, an Indian food festival was held in Tashkent. The Ambassador of India to Uzbekistan Mr. Vinod Kumar participated in the opening ceremony.
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vivid show program was performed by dancers of the Indian Cultural Center in Tashkent. The guests of the festival could enjoy a big variety and unique taste of Indian cuisine.
The Indian cuisine has absorbed years of experience with different peoples and cultures resulted in variety of tastes and dishes that can be found in India today. For instance, the Indian streets are full of cooks and bakers, who prepare food from one generation to the next, and each place is attached to a certain person. The main feature is that local dishes are plentifully spiced and seasoned. Probably, it is the secret of the Indian cuisine taste.
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Deep rooted relations Press office of the Embassy of Uzbekistan to India
The close friendly relations between Uzbekistan and India have its roots deep in history. The eminent Uzbek scholar Al-Beruni visited India in the 11th century and wrote the famous book, Kitab-Takkik Al-Hind - one of the famous books on Indian society and culture.
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lso history, literature, music, painting and architecture of the Uzbek and Indian peoples, their mutual enrichment are connected with another Uzbek name of Babur – the founder of the Mughal Empire, who died in Agra.
for understanding of each other’s interests and core concerns. Both countries subscribe to common principles of inter-state conduct, peaceful settlement of disputes, and rejection of extremism of all forms as well as the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
India was one of the first countries to recognise the state sovereignty of Uzbekistan. The protocol on establishment of diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and India was signed in Tashkent on March 18, 1992.
On the results of the state visit the first President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov to India in May 2011, the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership signed.
Today, Uzbekistan regularly conducts mutually beneficial political dialogue with representatives from India. High-level exchanges have indeed set the tempo to chart out the scope and direction of cooperation and have also laid the foundation
Today Uzbekistan and India show mutual interest to bring interstate partnership on the level of qualitatively new boundaries. The President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi met on June 9
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2017 at the SCO summit in Astana. They agreed to deepen the strategic relationship. Regularly held political consultations between Foreign Ministries of two countries are also considered as important mechanism promoting advancement of the Uzbek-Indian comprehensive partnership. There is also success in dialogue within the international and regional organisations. On August 20-23, 2017, high level delegation of Uzbekistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulaziz Kamilov paid an official visit to India. During the visit, an opening ceremony of the Uzbek-Indian trading house was held; 22 export contracts were signed worth more than $80 million as well as 20 investment agreements with the value of more than $70 million. Nowadays, both nations benefit from favoured trade relations. The commodity turnover between Uzbekistan and India in 2016 was worth $370 million; 113 enterprises with Indian capital and representation of 15 Indian companies are doing successful business in Uzbekistan. Car parts manufacturing with “Minda” company at the Navoi Free Economic Zone, modern full-cycle enterprises, manufacturing medicines and injection drugs in Surkhandarya and Tashkent regions with “Novafarm” and
“Ultra Heathcare” companies are successful examples of the investment cooperation. Representatives of Indian business are particularly interested in the opportunities provided by the transcontinental intermodal hub at the airport of the city of Navoi. Currently, this international hub operates regular flights to major transit points of the world, including New Delhi and Mumbai. An important direction of cooperation is the further expansion of the mutually advantageous interaction in the field of air transport. “Uzbekistan Airways” operates regular
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flights from Tashkent to New Delhi and Amritsar. It is planned to open a new air-rout Tashkent-Mumbai in the future. The partnership in the healthcare sector has been dynamic, too. Medical professionals of Uzbekistan and India exchange visits within programs of retraining and attending specialised courses in the clinics of the two countries. It is essential to note the increase of the number of Indian tourists to Uzbekistan. Majestic architectural monuments of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Shakhrizabs which are listed in the cultural heritage of UNESCO, picturesque nature and climate, and also traditional hospitality of the Uzbek people are an integral part of interest of Indians in modern day Uzbekistan. Sharp increase of number of the Indian tourists to Uzbekistan is evident by the following number - in 2016, about 16 thousand Indian tourists visited Uzbekistan. Currently, the higher education institutions of Uzbekistan cooperate with more than 10 Indian universities and research institutions and centres. Dynamic has been the partnership
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in science; a number of research institutions of Uzbekistan’s Academy of Sciences interact and conduct joint research projects with academic centres in Delhi, Mumbai and Pune. Cultural ties constitute an important pillar our bilateral relationship. There is a very active Indian cultural centre in Tashkent, which, besides working closely with many Uzbek organizations, also holds classes in Indian classical dance “Kathak”, Tabla, Yoga, Hindi language and Indian studies. Another interesting interaction of India is the regular participation of Indian masters of folklore music in the international festival «Sharq taronalari» (Melodies of the Orient), which tooks place biennially in Samarkand. Undoubtedly, cooperation between Uzbekistan and India has a huge unused potential and high opportunities due to the strong and firm basis - centuries old communications of friendship, trust and mutual understanding between Uzbek and Indian peoples.
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India’s ambassador to Uzbekistan H.E. Mr.Vinod Kumar in his exclusive interview to Visit Uzbekistan magazine shares his thoughts on expanding bilateral relations, gives tips to businessmen, discloses the links between plov and briani.
What is it for you being an ambassador? And especially in Uzbekistan?
Connected Through Centuries Alina Musyakaeva
First of all my greetings and good wishes to your readers. Being an ambassador is very special. You not only represent your government but you also represent your people in another country. You share your experiences with them in all spheres: business, economy and of course culture and traditions. These are the distinctions of work of the ambassador in any country. And here, in Uzbekistan, it is important for me because we have so much in common. We have a lot of to share in history, traditions, art, folklore. It is a privilege to be the Ambassador to Uzbekistan with which our relations stretch over thousands of years of history.
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What are those similarities in two cultures?
Could you share your observations on current stages of reforms and development in
I had never been to this country before my appointment as an Ambassador to Uzbekistan. I had served in missions in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and had seen some other nearby areas but I had not been able to visit Tashkent. But, of course, I had heard about it and read about it. In India, it is hard to find someone who does not know about Tashkent and old cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Fergana. They were very well known in India because of trade and cultural exchanges from ancient times. I had a lot of expectations and when I came here all my expectations were satisfied. I found people very warm and friendly. I had heard about Tashkent as a very green and clean city, and then I saw how well the city was indeed maintained. I think the reality of Tashkent matched the expectations I had. At the same time I found Tashkent to be a very modern city. And also I found how close the people of Uzbekistan are to the people of India.
Uzbekistan?
We all can see several changes that are taking place in the economy and business environment of Uzbekistan. Changes initiated by the government. Uzbekistan and India have great opportunities to expand relationships. Our trade is USD 370 million a year which is not enough. I think we should work in cooperation to increase it. Our leaders President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi met in Astana recently and decided to deepen the strategic relationship. We are working to achieve these targets. Of course we aim at expanding the trade and economic cooperation. Five year strategy of Shavkat Mirziyoyev on further development of Uzbekistan, resolutions made during the last months, as I believe, will help to encourage our business interaction and investments. What are current priorities in IndiaUzbekistan relations?
Our countries try to enhance the mutual cooperation, especially in trade and economic, exchanges in various areas from science and technology all the way to renewable energy, security and counter terrorism. We have a very good cultural cooperation which flows from Uzbekistan to India, India to Uzbekistan. We currently celebrate 25 years of establishment of diplomatic relationship and we are also celebrating 70 years of India`s independence. Are there areas in bilateral relations where you think is more room for activation?
We only need to work together. This means not only the government of Uzbekistan and India should cooperate but also the peoples of the both countries. We have strong people connections and opportunity to develop it. I am confident that by working together we can achieve our progress and progress of our people to ensure stability and security in the region. What opportunities for Uzbek businesses willing to explore the Indian
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market can you suggest?
We have active export from Uzbekistan to India mostly of fruits, dry fruits, beans, machines, silk, metal products and nonferrous metals. We have opportunities for further significant growth of volumes and diversification of the basket of mutual trade. More than a half of imported goods from India are medicines, pharmaceutics, chemicals, electronics, spare parts for machines. We have opportunities for further significant growth of volume as well as diversification of the basket of trade items. The recent visit of a high level delegation led by Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov, and including Trade Minister Elyor Ganiyev to India, provided an opportunity to explore new possibilities. What is the current state of cultural,
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Khiva. Our languages, Uzbek and Hindi, are popular and mutually taught – it is a cultural exchange. We wish to intensify contacts between educational institutions of both countries and to increase bilateral cooperation in human resource development and share our experiences.
technical manpower and developments in the country, including in scientific research, space, informationation technology, healthcare, naturopathy and yoga.
In your opinion which factors should Uzbekistan promote in order to attract more tourists, particularly from India?
I have visited many places and I found them all fascinating. In Tashkent, I like the Independence square, the parks of the capital are my family`s favourite places which we often visit, museums of the history, applied arts, the Amir Timur Museum – they are all attractive. I adore the nature: Chimgan Mountains, Chorvoq. And the historical parts of the country: I found impressive the walled inner town Ichan Kala of the city of Khiva, Ferghana, Rishtan, Margilan are the unique presentations of Uzbek culture.
Uzbekistan has become a destination for more Indian tourists in recent years. Ancient cities Samarkand, Khiva, Bukhara and ancient trade between the two countries attract tourists. We need to increase the air connectivity. We need to participate in tourism fairs in India and Uzbekistan to attract tourists. We have signed an agreement in order to promote bilateral tourism.
Tell us about your favourite places in Uzbekistan, especially in Tashkent.
educational and tourism ties between the two countries?
We have a very good cooperation. In the academic spheres: the higher education institutions, educational centres and research institutions of both countries cooperate fruitfully. These institutions in various scientific conferences, for instance in Samarkand. I have recently participated in the conference in
If you can name three strongest nation branding symbols of India,what are they? I would say first, the natural diversity and beauty of our country – the rivers, the mountains, the seashores. Second, the variety of cuisine across India – becoming ever more popular globally. Third, the scientific and
What about favourite food? Your cuisine is adorable. There are different variations of plov in each region. Your traditional dish has travelled to Uzbekistan from India as we have our variation called biryani. I tasted varieties of bread or ‘nans’ in many areas of the country, dishes like manti, similar to our momos – everything is good. I also tried your desserts. I thought that Indian deserts are sweet but the Uzbek ones are sweeter. (smiles) What is your personal resolution, which you will take back from your time in
Uzbekistan?
I always learn something new living in such ancient and historical surroundings. Once I visited the Sogdiana museum, where I saw the fresco with representatives of China, Iran, Turkey, and India presenting gifts to the Chief of Sogdiana, and realised that we are connected by thousands of years of history. And the people of Uzbekistan have taught me the most important thing – warmth and friendliness, which I will carry with me.
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Ongoing reforms review within
Action Strategy in 2017
Strengthening the role of the Parliament, the implementation of the
e-Parliament system.
Ensuring the openness of public authorities activities.
Ensuring the independence of the judiciary.
Improving the
Active
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world brands, creation of enabling business environment
passport and involvement visa system, of foreign including entryinvestments,
Introduction of liberal foreign exchange system. FREE CONVERSATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY.
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The President of Uzbekistan approved the Strategy of Actions On Five Priority Areas of Development of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021 by his Decree dated February 7, 2017.
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he draft strategy was developed based on the results of a comprehensive research of current situation, the analysis of the legislation and international practices. The document was published at the portal of interactive state services and was widely discussed with the participation of experts and the public.
The strategy is implemented in five phases, each of which envisages approval of a separate annual State programmes for its implementation in accordance with the declared name of the year (2017 - Year of Dialogue with the People and Human Interest) and here are some highlights of achieved results.
Elimination of compulsory sale of income in FOREIGN CURRENCY by business entities.
649 investment projects
Targeted programmes for construction of 15,000 new
affordable housing
units around the country.
Development of
medical and pharmaceuticals
industry. Medicine price regulations, free prosthetic and orthopaedic appliances provided to persons with disabilities.
worth $40 billion.
“Road maps”
for the cooperation development with foreign partners.
Strengthening INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION of the country.
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REASONS TO START IT BUSINESS
in UZBEKISTAN A new cluster of information technologies and communications is gradually developing in modern Uzbekistan. Great importance is attached to the development of information technologies in the country, including the innovative solutions. As a result, new startups are gradually being created in the country, and more young people start working in the field of information technologies. A number of decisions have been made to support IT companies, including the creation of Innovative center for support of development and implementation of information technologies “Mirzo Ulugbek Innovation Center”. The new center will contribute to the development of innovative products and solutions. What are the benefits of IT business in Uzbekistan?
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INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL
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cience has developed from ancient times on the territory of Uzbekistan. Particularly, thousands of scientists and thinkers lived and worked here in the Middle Ages. Al-Biruni, Avicenna, Al-Khwarizmi and others are among great ancestors. They have contributed enormously to the development of science throughout the world. It is worth noting that Al-Khwarizmi invented algebra and
algorithm which are the basis for the IT industry. The present generation follows the path of ancestors and contributes to the development of the country’s science and economy. It should be noted that young people comprise 60% of the Uzbekistan`s population (32 millions). They participate in many Academic Olympics and min medals and prizes.
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aving great intellectual potential, the country works to improve the education. Along with local universities, there are several international ones that provide world-class knowledge. One of these Inha University in Tashkent. The university was established in cooperation with Inha University of the Republic of Korea. The core objective is to educate the future IT industry leaders. Now, the university is implementing several projects aimed at attracting young people to the areas of science and information technologies. One of the successful projects is CodeCraft.uz. The project focuses on teaching children the programming basics.
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ealizing that innovative solutions and ICT are the future, great attention is paid to the development of information technologies. Funds are invested in the infrastructure development, as well as various benefits and preferences for companies of this industry are provided. Creation of Innovative center for support of development and implementation of information technologies “Mirzo Ulugbek Innovation Center” is one of the steps towards the development of the ICT industry in Uzbekistan. IT companies from all over Uzbekistan can become residents of «Mirzo Ulugbek Innovation Center». Residents of Innovative center for support of
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development and implementation of information technologies “Mirzo Ulugbek Innovation Center” recieve a number of privileges and preferences.
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In particular, they are exempted from paying taxes and compulsory payments till 1 January 2028. In addition, they will receive customs privileges on the import of equipment and other products for their needs. Employees of the residents of the Innovation center also granted tax benefits. They will pay personal income tax at the rate of 7.5% and insurance premiums of citizens to off-budget Pension Fund at the rate of 4.5%.
SECURITY
ecurity and stability are the main factors for the country`s and companies’ development. Uzbekistan is a fairly safe and stable country. According to Gallup, an American think-thank, Uzbekistan rated the second place in Law and Order Index of 2016 after Singapore. Since 2013, Uzbekistan is one of the world`s top ten secure countries and its rating is growing every year.
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OPEN AIR SURPRISE FROM BOLSHOI THEATRE The largest Uzbek Theatre invited friends to the enchanting and amazing world of classical music that was performed in a completely new format. Open air is organized by the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre named after Alisher Navoi, the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan with the support of TOP Congress. The event opened 88th theatrical season.
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he Bolshoi Theatre is the “signature” of any city. Tashkent is the lucky one, the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre named after Alisher Navoi is the most ambitious and magnificent theatre in Asia. This fall the Theatre prepared a surprise. A symphonic open air was a unique show of the concert culture. Similiar music events are the most memorable shows of world famous festivals that take place in Edinburgh, Berlin, Vienna, Paris, Moscow, Tokyo and Rome.
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The first largest National symphonic open air were held in early September. This event is an exceptional project for the theatrical art of Uzbekistan, designed to revive the audience’s love for classical music, opera and ballet by performing the world masterpieces. Two open air evenings will be held in front of the theatre`s square for every true connoisseur of art music.
The authors of the project are Andrei Slonim, the director of the Theatre, and Bobomurod Hudoykulov, the musical and band director. The program of each evenings included the world masterpieces, original compositions of national classical music of different countries, charming ballet performances of the Bolshoi Theatre.
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Five Facts to Discover
ANDIJAN There are no stronger doors in Maverannahr after Samarqand and Kesh rather than Andijan. Zakhiriddin Mukhammd Babur “Baburname”
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ndijan is one of the oldest cities in the world aged more than 2500 years. According to various legends, Andijan was built by the king of Afrosiab who devoted this city to his daughter Adinajan when she found here the treatment for her strong disease. Other people suggest that in the ancient time Indians (Andi) lived here and turks called that place Andikan, which means ‘Indian retreat’. Andijan is one of the smallest cities of Uzbekistan. Being situated in the east of the Ferghana Valley it has been a trade centre linking Central Asian cities with Eastern part of the world. Now the railway through the Andijan is connecting China with Europe.
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his city has attracting weather conditions as it is located near the Pamir and Tyan-Shyan mountains. This is one of the reasons why Andijan is so green. Another reason is many rivers surrounding the city. In his Baburname, the founder of the Mogul Empire in India, Babur wrote that 9 rivers enter the Andijan. Maybe this is the main cause why Andijan is famous with special taste of fruits and it is still one of the biggest exporters of fruits. In Baburname Andijan’s grapes and melons were mentioned, but “there is no better pears than Andijan’s ones”- wrote the Emperor. 2000 years ago rare tigers of Andijan and heavenly Agramak horses made this place famous for royal societies of many counties.
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obur inherited from his ancestor the great Temur’s love to construct Paradise Gardens, Madrassas and Mosques. Till today Babur is the symbol of Andijan city and places named after him attract guests from different countries. These are Bobur Memorial park, similar to which was created near the Bobur’s grave in Kabul in 1993. Another place is Bogi Shamol, the Garden of winds. This garden is part of the timurids’ gardens chain with the same name. Miraculous Nature of the Bogishamol is called as mirror of Heaven in the Earth. Mountains location of the Garden makes the place calm and fresh and its masterpiece landscape is the main reason to be calm and enjoying every breath of life.
ndijan was the flourishing centres of Babur’s lordship in Middle Asia. However contemporary Andijan is also one of the industrially developed cities of Uzbekistan. One of the pillars of economy of Uzbekistan, automobile industry belongs to Andijan’s Asaka city. In a partnership with General Motors, the factory produces 10 types of automobiles equipped with modern technologies and covers 25% of whole national automobile industry employing more than 10.000 people. The products are exported to 19 countries, including most CIS states, Iraq, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Tunisia, Lebanon, Moldova, Gabon, Nigeria and others. Beside the oil and gas, light and chemical industry, food processing are also well developed in this region.
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eople of Andijan have strong dignity and generous spirit. You can immediately understand it and feel their drive watching world famous national Andijan dance, predominately performing by males.
Testing the best in the country special Andijan type of plov is another great example of the wonderful culture of this Heaven on Earth. Although the exterior of Andijan is changed now, but the soul and spirit is the same like was written in Babur name. Don’t you believe it? Just come and see. Find your own vision of Babur’s notes.
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Uzbekistan: Digital life hacks for travelers
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very second five billion people talk on the phone worldwide. Billions megabytes of data, millions of Google search requests, hundreds of thousands of SMS, tens of thousands of geolocations – the information flows via almost every gadget of any traveler. It does not matter if you wander around the streets, visit the historical places, relax on the beach or have a business trip. Technology has become integral part of
travel`s life, so that the first thing we check out before leaving is the battery charge level of the phone. The second thing is USB charger cable in the bag.This article will show you how technology can make your journey more comfortable, waiting - shorter, budgets - more economical, and memories – stored in your minds not just on gadgets. The most helpful innovative life hacks for tourists in Uzbekistan are.
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irst life hacks and the most helpful. Once your plane lands at Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport, use the good old Google. This search engine has the most complete and accurate public maps of the city and, most importantly, an online Google Translate from/to Uzbek. Uzbek citizens, for the most part, can understand several languages. But, it will be so pleasant for every inhabitant of our warm country when they hear from a tourist a native phrase “Assalomu Alaykum!” Perhaps, this phrase, even before the appearance of the Uzbek language in Google, listed the TOP of the cordial, kindest greetings in the East. Just a couple of clicks and you will feel the city smiling friendly at you: “Hush kelibsiz!” (Welcome!).
SIM card + useful services = time saving Of course, now wi-fi is everywhere, and the recommendation to buy a local SIM-card sounds strange. Do not hurry to reject it. The fact is that with the help of a local phone number you have the opportunity to make calls, or have an Internet access, but at the same time to save a huge amount of time on getting the most needed services. For instance, in a couple of clicks you can order a taxi using MyTaxi, Taxi.uz and Easy Taxi apps. Also you can book a restaurant or a cafe via Stolik.uz app. Food, gifts, and even souvenirs delivery to the hotel suits via MyTaxi Express, LeBazar, Arba, Bringo are also available.
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nnovations in tourism significantly “spoiled” travelers. A modern tourist got used to traveling with a smartphone in his hand, sometimes even ignoring the magic that you need to catch while traveling offline. Of course, you will have assistants while visiting Uzbekistan. Waze app can help you find the exact address of the sights by avoiding traffic jams and blocked roads. The good old Google Map will roughly show you the key intercity routes. With the help of Uzbekistan Railways Tickets you can buy or book a ticket online, and before leaving (preferably a day before) pick up your ticket at ticket window at the Tashkent Northern Railway Station (or at stations in the regions). Technology and tourism innovations will greatly facilitate the journey planning, organization and memories of digital-impressions for Instagram and Facebook. However, do not be dependent on them, communicate, enjoy the country, explore the vivid East and Uzbekistan will surely give you a piece of its warm sunny soul ...
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ottery is one of the oldest artistic crafts in the world. Once you have seen the Uzbek ceramics, you will never forget it. These are a dish called lagan, kosa (a bowl on an annular bottom plate for liquid food), piala (a small kosa for tea), vases, jugs, hums (big containers) and others. These are the forms spread widely across Uzbekistan, with peculiarities and variations that are comfortable to use. Uzbekistan is a unique
centre of art and craft in Central Asia. Ceramic art gained international recognition in the Middle Ages. Based on the traditions of different regions of Uzbekistan, the production of ceramics has localized in schools. Each school is distinguished for own style and features. Samarkand, Gijduvan, Shakhrisabz, Rishtan, Khiva and Tashkent have been known as centers of potter’s arts of Uzbekistan since ancient times.
TASHKENT The terracotta products of Tashkent masters are filled with white, yellow and brown colors, with both floral and geometric patterns. You can see the shape of a star in the center of the ceramic product. The hereditary masters of the Tashkent school are Akbar Rahimov and his son Alisher.
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SAMARKAND Ceramists of Samarkand use brown, yellow and green colors. You can see symbols of the universe (sky, stars, moon) on the potter`s arts. The feature of Samarkand terracotta pialas and bowls is the crystal clatter, when one item touches another. The founder of the Samarkand school of ceramics was Umar Djurakulov. Today, his students continue the traditions of artistic craft.
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Ceramic products of Rishtan are rich in turquoise, dark blue, brown colors on a white background. Products are mostly decorated with willows, flowers, fruits and animals. Each ceramist of Rishtan keeps his secrets of glaze formula. Famous masters of Rishtan are Rustam Usmanov and Alisher Nazirov.
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It has unique bright-red and orange paintings. Specific clay mined in Shakhrisabz, has the bright-red color. The ornaments of products have a symbol of the talisman, which guards against the evil eye, and consists of several circles. A circle in the circle is stylized with peppers and a pomegranate pattern in the center. The founder of the Shakhrisabz ceramics school was Abdukarim Hazratkulov, his students in Shakhrisabz continue his traditions.
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Usually, ceramic products are covered with white and blue colors, which symbolize the sky and water. The ornament of the Khiva ceramics differs sharply in its geometric forms, in a girih style. You can often find the amulet symbols, such as a dagger or a bird wing. The hereditary ceramist of Khiva is Odilbek Matchanov.
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Gijduvan school of ceramics is distinguished by geometric and floral patterns. Green and blue colors prevail in decoration of the products. Usually the products have dark background. There are often images of almond flowers, bouquets on them. Hereditary masters are brothers Alisher and Abdulla Narzullaevs.
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Treasure Hunt
Ceramic Discoveries Shakhnoza Ishmatova
Address: Siab bazar, Bibihonim street. Samarkand
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ou can buy ceramic products in many shopping malls in Uzbekistan. For instance, the Siab Bazaar in Samarkand is one of the largest and oldest bazaars of Uzbekistan and the whole Central Asia. The name of the bazaar comes from the Persian word “black water”, the name of the river, which flowed near the bazaar. At the bazaar you can find all kinds of Uzbek crafts, including the Samarkand ceramics. In addition to handicraft items, there are various types of sweets and Samarkand bread, which are known throughout
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n Tashkent`s TsUM (central department store) you can find works of Tashkent ceramist Akbar Rakhimov, and products of other well-known masters of Uzbekistan. Prices may be slightly higher than the bazaar`s. However, you will be confident that the
Address: TsUM street Uzbekistan, 17. Tashkent
AUTOGRAPH Location: 1 Atatyurk Street, Mirabad disctrict, Tashkent
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UTOGRAPH is a gallery of modern art in Uzbekistan, located in the centre of Tashkent City, close to the Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre. In the AUTOGRAPH art gallery, you can buy original artworks such as paintings, jewellery, modern art, original gifts, interior design items and many other. In addition, our main focus, exclusive ceramic pieces, are well presented there.
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Traditional street food:
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Samarkand. The great capital of the Timurid dynasty. This is not just a must visit place in Uzbekistan, Samarkand is a gastromic Mecca. Do not rush to turn over the page. Surprisingly, it will not be a plov, although this dish is special here. Samarkand can amaze you with many more!
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f you decide to visit “the pearl of the sand”, the beloved city of the greatest rulers, you should be ready for a long distance walking routes. Explore the narrow streets of old Samarkand, the ancient site of archaeological excavations, the charming architectural masterpieces of the Middle Ages, the oldest Siab Bazaar... You will have to walk a lot, and to admire even more. Therefore, if you want your day to be unforgettable, you should have a gastronomic feast. You may start your morning with the classic breakfast - famous Samarkand bread and three types of halva (soft white with nuts, floss halva or pashmak and classic flour-based milk halva).
Then, after visiting a half of the most beautiful monuments, stop by a tea house and try the real Samarkand street food - a dish from chickpeas “Nuhot Shurak”. In Samarkand, this fragrant culinary masterpiece is served on that very spicy flat bread instead of a plate. Clean meat broth, in which peas are cooked for a long time, soaks the bread. A dish with soft taste and texture will please you with nutritiousness, lightness, and at the same time satisfy an appetite for a long trip. A real nuhot shurak takes a long time to cook. First, roast the tenderest mutton, then add the chickpeas. After this, pour water and stew for a minimum of 3-4 hours.
Samarkand’s beautiful hostesses have their little secrets of preparing traditional nuhot shurak. For example, the prepared dish, which is laid on the fragrant flat bred from tandoor (clay oven), is covered with sliced onion. Others experiment with spices, by adding jambul (herb), sprigs of rosemary and other fragrant herbs.
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New Silk Ways for Business
Bakhrom Sharipov, The chairman of the Association of “Uzbekipaksanoat”
The demand for environmentally-friendly natural clothing increases internationally. Historically, being located on the Great Silk Road, Uzbekistan is famous for its silk fabrics - atlas, adras, beqasam, shoyi.
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he caravans riding through here delivered silk fabrics from Uzbek craftsmen to the far-flung regions. Today the industry is not only rapidly developing but also showing big opportunities for foreign business exchanges.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a resolution “On Measures to Establish Activity of the Association of Uzbekipaksanoat” on March 29 of the current year. By this decree, tax benefits and other
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privileges are granted to enterprises and organisations engaged in cocoons growing and silk producing in Uzbekistan until 2023. For instance, member organisations of the Association of “Uzbekipaksanoat” do not pay customs fees for the spare parts of cocoon spinning and silk fabrics producing machines, which are imported by silkworm eggs, cocoons production and processing companies. Mulberry tree seedlings, silkworm’s super-elite, elite and industrial eggs are exempted from customs fees; home-based workers who are engaged in the production of live cocoons are exempted from income taxes as well. A range of privileges for foreign partners are introduced in the industry. For example, visas will be issued for foreign labourer
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that are involved silkworm production industry, without collecting consular and other fees. Multiple-entry visas, extension of term, temporary registration at the place of residence and prolongation of term are carried out without payment. The Association of “Uzbekipaksanot” is working on qualitative production of silkworms, increasing the volume of finished products from silk, adopting its most demanded types and designs, providing certification and standardisation of the industry’s products according to international requirements, organising widespread introduction of modern quality management methods. We are ready for mutually beneficial cooperation with Indian businessmen and large companies in the silk industry.
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UZBEKISTAN AND INDIA Not everyone knows a formula for a good movie, but those who manage to find it create masterpieces. The Uzbek director, actor and scriptwriter Latif Fayziev has found his audience and together with Indian directors, created a series of memorable movies admired by the world. Latif Fayziev has shot seventeen fictional, several documentary films and screen ballets. For the first time in Uzbek cinema, together with Indian filmmakers, he directed a number of movies starring famous Indian actors as Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman, Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Sunny Deol, Poonam Dhillon, as well as the great actor Rolan Bykov, Sofiko Chiaureli, Frunzik Mkrtchyan and others.
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In 1979, the movie Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves was released and directed by Latif Faiziyev and Umesh Mehra. The film with elements of melodrama, comedy and musical is based on the collection of Middle Eastern folk tales One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights). The story is of Ali-Baba who once finds a group of forty thieves visiting their treasure store. The treasure is in a cave, the mouth of which is sealed by magic. Indian film critic Bhaurao Sathe wrote that Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves was shown continuously for six months in a row in Bombay and other Indian cities and
millions people watched it. In Uzbek box office, the movie took one of the first places. Location shooting was in Samarkand, Dushanbe and Tashkent. Starring in the lead roles were actors of different nationalities, stars of Indian, Russian, Armenian, Uzbek, Georgian, Turkmen and Kyrgyz cinemas. Among the Uzbek actors were Zakir Muhamedzhanov, Jamal Hashimov, Yakub Ahmedov, Hamza Umarov, Javlon Hamraev, Inogam Adylov, Farhad Haidarov, Maksud Mansurov, Anvar Kenzhayev, Sharif Kabulov, Bahtiyor Ihtiyarov, and others.
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The second joint work of Uzbek filmmaker Latif Faiziev and Indian film director Umesh Mehra was The Legend of Love, which was released on 15 November 1984 in Delhi. The film is based on the story of Sohni Mahiwal about the love of a young man from Bukhara and an Indian girl. The authors of the film’s idea were Latif Fayziev, Shanti Prakash Bakshi and Ulmas Umarbekov. Among the Uzbek actors were Zakir Muhamedzhanov, Nabi Rahimov, Zulhumor Muminova, Gulchehra Dzhamilova, Isamat Ergashev, Uchkur Rahmanov and others.
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dream of working with her. By chance Shankar receives an offer to work in a Russian circus troupe where Natasha is also employed. Those who watched the movie probably could appreciate the acting of Uzbek actors: Mahmud Ismailov as a tiger-tamer, Obid Asomov as a circus director, Jamal Khashimov as a bandit, Murad Rajabov as a clown, Bahtiyor Ihtiyarov as an entertainer, Nailya Tashkenbaeva, Husan
Sharipov, Sherkuzi Gaziev, Soat Sharipov, Inogam Adylov, Vahab Abdullayev, Radzhab Adashev, Gauhar Zakirov, Mashrab Kimsanov, Barno Kadyrova, Batyr Kurbanov, Zakir Muminov, Jamil Sadykov, and others. This is not the whole list of the co-creativity of the two countries, which are constantly adding new works. Farangiz Salohozhaeva
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very year Bukhara holds the traditional fair “Qovun Sayli” (Melon Festival). It is a vivid event, where farmers present dozens of melon varieties and honey, which anyone can try there. Moreover, it is an interesting festival, where you can taste and buy rare cultivars of melons and watermelons.
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UNDERGROUND ATTRACTION The construction of Tashkent Metro, the first underground in Central Asia, started in 1966. The first metro station was opened after a decade, which connected Chilanzar with the city centre. Each station has a unique architectural design. Based on their names, stations are decorated in an imitative style. 1
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«Bodomzor» Located next to the Republican trade and exhibition complex «Uzexpocentre» (former ENEA) and «Tashkentland» (former «Victory» park) on the Yunusabad line, between the stations «Shahristan» and «Minor». The transfer station name sounds like «almond grove,» therefore the stylised image of almonds dominates the internal design of the station. The station itself is a huge vaulted palace with a rounded shape.
«Alisher Navoi» The interior of «Alisher Navoi» station is decorated with ornament works by artists Muhamadzhonov R. and Rakhimov A. Here you can also see panels installed by Charles Akhmarov and Kayumov I. from Navoi’s Hamsa.
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My Perfect Day
One day in Margilan
A miraculous city where adras fabric is born
FATIMA ARIFTDJANOVA
As a child I used to visit my grandma. She used to dress me up in vivid national dresses and I was curious to discover its origin. When I grew up, a journey took me to a mysterious city of Margilan, where the miracle of adras and ikat fabrics is born. It used to be a centre of textiles and silk as a part of a great Kokand Khanate.
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argilan is one of the most densely populated regions of the country where each 40 sq.m. is occupied by 200 thousands of citizen. Many people commute on bicycles, which saves the roads from traffic jam. No wonder, first and foremost must visit site is a famous Yodgorlik manufacture. This is the only place in the world where you can see the whole process of silk production. From the mulberry leaves all the way to beautiful dress. Most of the
processes are hand made, what makes you admire human talents.
enjoying relaxed talks and tea treats. It feels like time stops here.
Drinking tea at the veranda, discovering handicraft centres, learning about ancient technologies of textiles, ceramics and other arts you can spend the whole day.
One more thing, which I like about Marginal, you can hardly find anywhere else so many roses and manicured courtyards in front of the houses. It is a real rose paradase.
For lunch I would strongly recommend to try the margilan-style plov made from local types of rice. Teahoses with the sofas above the river are the best places to try it. You can stay here all the afternoon,
Margilan is exactly the way I imagined, with people and my new friends it is even better. I will definitely come back here again.