Uzbekistan – The lost Louvre

Uzbekistan – The lost Louvre

UZBEKISTAN The lost Louvre   The legendary Savitsky Museum in Nukus has aptly been nicknamed the “Louvre in the Sands” . The museum was founded in 1966 at the initiative of Moscow artist Igor Vitalievich Savitsky (1915-1984). It is officially known as the State...
Uzbekistan – Wine tasting

Uzbekistan – Wine tasting

UZBEKISTAN Wine tasting   Samarkand is not just home to beautiful UNESCO-listed heritage sites, lbut also boasts some delicious, high-quality Uzbekistani wine! The climate in Uzbekistan is arid-continental, so it is very important to drink a lot. A perfect option...
Uzbekistan – Skiing!

Uzbekistan – Skiing!

UZBEKISTAN Skiing!   Skiing in Uzbekistan – wait, what? Yes, you heard right: skiing in the Central Asian nation is possible. There is a beautiful ski resort located in the Bostanlyk district on the northern slopes of Mount Maygashkan, 65 km from Tashkent....
Uzbekistan – Prestige of the Past

Uzbekistan – Prestige of the Past

UZBEKISTAN Prestige of the past Since ancient times, the Uzbek people have been holding an unusual tournament for men –called kupkari or ulak. Kupkari is an incredibly spectacular performance, when hundreds of equestrians fight harshly in clouds of dust for the...