DOCSLIB.ORG

The Splendours of Central Asia

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The Splendours of Central Asia TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS IN 2014 Mosque in Tashkent in Mosque The Splendours of Central Asia UZBEKISTAN & KYRGYZSTAN with Liz Gibson 20 September– 07 October 2014 (18 days) The Splendours of Central Asia UZBEKISTAN & KYRGYZSTAN Central Asia is a fascinating blend of ethnicities and cultures, encompassing extremes of landscape from arid deserts to fertile oases, from vast steppes to majestic mountain ranges. For over two millennia, migratory tribes travelled across its vast territory in a heady mix of conquest, destruction and construction. At the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road, Central Asia absorbed many religions, including Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Nestorianism and Islam, and many cultures as wide ranging as Greek, Persian, Turkish and Chinese. This tour focuses on Uzbekistan, the undoubted jewel of Central Asia and the repository of the region’s most impressive treasures. During the reign of the terrifying tyrant Tamerlane (Amir Timur), in the mid to late 14th century, Transoxiana, as the area of Uzbekistan was known, became the cradle of one of the largest empires of history and the birthplace of the some of the most arresting architecture in the Islamic world. As we travel across the vast territory of today’s Uzbekistan, you will discover the architectural legacy of Timur and his Liz Gibson, Tour Leader successors, in the romantic oasis cities of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand, ancient citadels Former Senior Coordinator of strung across the desert like rare pearls, their turquoise tiled mosques, madrassahs and Public Programs at AGNSW, minarets dazzling in the distance. You will also discover a rich tradition of arts and crafts, Liz lectures on broad ranging such as intricately embroidered suzanis, hand woven silk carpets, miniature paintings and aspects of art history and art tribal jewellery, found not only in these desert cities, but also in the verdant valley of Fergana, appreciation. She has led many famous for its distinctive ceramic ware and exquisite silk Ikat weavings. Art Gallery Society tours to Russia and Germany, as well as the Baltic States, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria. Since her first tour to Russia, Liz has immersed herself in Eastern Europe At a glance and is currently exploring the • Optional pre-tour to Kyrgyzstan – the green heart of Central Asia cultures of Central Asia and their complex relationship • Begin and end in the ancient – and modern – Silk Road trading city of Tashkent with Russia, as part of both the • Stay in the historic old towns of Khiva and Bukhara Russian Empire and the USSR. • Follow ‘the golden road’ to Samarkand While Liz’s tours take you • Visit Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Tamerlane and second capital of the Timurid Empire on a journey of adventure and discovery, they are also • Explore the traditional arts, crafts and textiles of the lush Fergana Valley designed for fun! Bishkek Nukus Issyk Kul Urgench Tashkent KYRGYZSTAN Khiva Fergana UZBEKISTAN Fly Coach Bukhara Samarkand Rail Shakhrisabz Map is a guide only AFGHANISTAN PAKISTAN NEPAL Optional pre-tour to Kyrgyzstan 13–21 September 2014 In great contrast to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan also crossed for Sat 13 Sep 2014 Sydney – Seoul centuries by travellers along the Silk Road, is the lush heart of Morning departure from Sydney on Korean Airlines to Seoul. Late Central Asia renowned for its verdant landscape of mountains afternoon arrival and overnight at Seoul Airport hotel. D and lakes, popular with mountaineers, hikers and skiers. You will be pleasantly surprised not only by the stunning scenery but also Sun 14 Sep Seoul – Tashkent by the warm hospitality of the Kyrgyz people, many of whom still Morning at leisure. live a nomadic existence tending their flocks and herds during After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Tashkent, the summer months. Traditional arts and crafts, particularly felt arriving in the evening. After immigration and customs formalities, making, have been revived with many local enterprises flourishing transfer to your hotel. once more. Like Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan was locked within the USSR for over 70 years, as a result its cities retain a Soviet face. The capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia with a But the spirit of the Kyrgyz people still resides in their beloved population of 2.3 million people, for centuries Tashkent has stood at majestic mountains and open landscapes. the crossroads of the ancient trade route along the Silk Road. B L D Mon 15 Sep Tashkent – Bishkek Morning at leisure until midday checkout and transfer to airport for departure on an afternoon Uzbekistan Airways flight to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan (approx. 1 hr). Arrival in Bishkek, transfer to your hotel located in the heart of the business, government and cultural district of the city. B D Tue 16 Sep Bishkek Join your local guide for a full day tour of Bishkek, located at an altitude of about 800 metres in the foothills of the Tien-Shan Mountains, along one of the ancient trading route of the Great Silk Road. Fortified in 1825 by the Uzbek khan of Kokhand, Bishkek was razed and rebuilt after annexation by Tsarist Russia in 1862. The city was renamed Frunze in 1926, reverting to its original name following independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. During the morning, see Ala-Too (the Central Square), Lenin Monument, Victory Square and visit the History Museum. After lunch visit the Central Asia Craft Support Association and see a felt making demonstration where you will learn about the two traditional types of rugs - Shyrdaks and Ali- Kee. B L Ala Archa National Park Markets in Bishkek Wed 17 Sep Bishkek Sun 21 Sep Issyk-kul – Bishkek – Tashkent Drive a short distance out of Bishkek to the stunning Ala Archa Morning checkout and drive back to Bishkek. National Park. Enjoy a walk and lunch in the spectacular Gorge En route visit Burana Tower, a large minaret in the the beautiful, surrounded by the Tien-Shan Mountains. Enjoy a performance verdant Chui Valley. The tower, along with grave markers, some with traditional music. earthworks and the remnants of a castle and three mausoleums, Return to Bishkek in the early afternoon and visit the Fine Arts is all that remains of the ancient city of Balasagun, which was Museum, dedicated to Kyrgyz folk and applied art, and Russian established by the Karakhanids at the end of the 9th century. and Soviet art. Afternoon arrival at Bishkek Airport in time for a Kyrgyzstan Subject to performance schedules, it may be possible to attend a Airways flight to Tashkent (approx. 1 hr). Following immigration performance at the State Opera and Ballet Theatre, housed in grand and customs formalities, transfer to your hotel in Tashkent. B L monument of Classical architecture (not included in tour cost). B L Thu 18 Sep Bishkek – Issyk-kul Drive to Cholpan-Ata, a small resort town on the northern shore of Issyk-kul (‘Lake Issyk’) 250 km from Bishkek (approx. 5 hr). With a Tour Prices length of 182 km and a width of up to 60 km, Issyk-kul is the second Per person twin-share AUD 4,250 largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South Single supplement* AUD 850 America. Located at an altitude of 1,607 m, the lake’s southern shore is dominated by the rugged Teskey Ala-Too Range of the Tien Shan Deposit per person AUD 250 mountains. Check into your resort. B L D Final payment due 22 July 2014 Fri 19 Sep Issyk-kul *Single travellers may request to share. Please advise at time of booking. Enjoy a day trip exploring the towns around Issyk-kul. Tour code AG1419 First drive to Karakol, which was founded as a Russian military outpost in 1869 and later boomed with an influx of Dungans, Chinese Fitness level Above average Muslims fleeing warfare in China. Visit the grave, memorial park and a small museum dedicated to the Important information famous Russian explorer Nicholay Przhevalsky who died here in 1888 Because of local customs, ‘vegetarian’, ‘gluten free’, ‘dairy free’ while preparing for an expedition to Tibet. Followed by a visit the and other special meal requests cannot be catered for. Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Dungan Mosque. Tour price includes Continue to Djety-Orguz, the extraordinary ‘Valley of Seven Bulls’, • Flights SYDNEY SEOUL TASHKENT (if taking main tour famous for its unusually bright, red sandstone rock formations. B L D on air-inclusive basis) Sat 20 Sep Issyk-kul • Overnight at Seoul Airport hotel on 13 September (only if taking group flight) Morning visit to the Issyk-Kul Open-air Museum, featuring many • Accommodation in four-star hotels with daily breakfast. petroglyphs dating from 800 BC to 1200 AD. The petroglyphs were Many other meals. carved and painted onto the surface of granite boulders, burnt • Flights TASHKENT BISHKEK TASHKENT in economy class black or brown by strong sunlight over thousands of years. Images (20 kg luggage allowance) of deer, goats, snow leopards, hunting and breeding scenes, all of different sizes, present an important source of information about • Transfers on arrival and departure in Seoul, Tashkent and Bishkek Kyrgyz history and culture. Also, visit the nearby regional Museum • Comprehensive sightseeing with local guides and drivers, with its modest but interesting history of Issy-Kul. Late afternoon including entrance fees, as per itinerary and evening at leisure. B L D • Tips and gratuities to local guides and drivers Tour price does not include • Multiple entry individual visa for Uzbekistan (obtained on arrival, current cost approx. USD 150). Australian passport holders currently do NOT require a visa for Kyrgyzstan. • Drinks with meals • Hotel and airport porterage • Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature (i.e.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • UZBEKISTAN In-Depth Review
    UZBEKISTAN In-Depth Review of the Investment Climate and Market Structure in the Energy Sector 2005 Energy Charter Secretariat ENERGY CHARTER SUMMARY AND MAIN FINDINGS OF THE SECRETARIAT Uzbekistan, a Central Asian country located at the ancient Silk Road, is rich in hydrocarbon resources, especially natural gas. Proved gas reserves amount to about 1.85 trillion cubic meters, exceeding the confirmed oil reserves of about 600 million barrels nearly 20-fold on energy equivalent basis. Most of the existing oil and gas fields are in the Bukhara-Kiva region which accounts for approximately 70 percent of Uzbekistan’s oil production. The second largest concentration of oil fields is in the Fergana region. Natural gas comes mainly from the Amudarya basin and the Murabek area in the southwest of Uzbekistan, making up almost 95 percent of total gas production. The endowment with oil and gas offers considerable potential for further economic development of Uzbekistan. Its recent economic performance has been promising, with a GDP growth of above 7 percent in 2004, and an outlook for continuous robust growth in 2005 and beyond. To what extent it can be realised depends crucially on how the government will pursue its policies concerning investment liberalisation and market restructuring, including privatisation, in the energy sector. While the Uzbek authorities recognize the critical role that foreign investment plays for the exploitation of the hydrocarbon resources and the overhaul of the existing energy infrastructure progress has been relatively slow concerning the establishment of a favourable investment climate for many years. However, the Government has recently adopted a far more positive stance that has already brought about tangible results.
    [Show full text]
  • Uzbekistan Embraced Tour Duration – 12 Days
    Tour Notes Uzbekistan Embraced Tour Duration – 12 Days Tour Rating Fitness ●●●○○ | Off the Beaten Track ●●●○○ | Culture ●●●●○ | History ●●●●● | Wildlife ○○○○○ Tour Pace Busy Tour Highlights The splendour of the Museum City of Khiva. The unique art gallery at Nukus The stunning architecture of Samarkand, in particular the Registan Square. A night at a yurt camp at Lake Aydarkul Tour Map - Uzbekistan Embraced Tour Essentials Accommodation: Mix of hotels and one night in a yurt camp. Included Meals: Daily breakfast (B), plus lunches (L) and dinners (D) as shown in the itinerary. Group Size: Maximum of 12 Start Point: Tashkent End Point: Tashkent Transport: Private cars or minibuses, domestic flight and train. Countries: Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Embraced The Silk Road cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, and the Khanates of Bukhara, Khiva are all names that have resonated through the centuries, heavy with exoticism and remoteness. It’s surprising to see that most are now linked by high speed ‘Bullet Train’. Elsewhere, Amir Timur - ‘Tamerlane’ - an undefeated military genius from the 15th century, still occupies a revered place in Uzbek psyche, while more recent Soviet icons, even the hammer and sickle motifs on the subway walls, have already faded. Uzbekistan is rightly renowned as a remarkably rich repository for the past. Visiting its outstanding architectural heritage, it’s difficult to be unmoved by beauty inherent in the design and execution of mosques, minarets, mausoleums and madrassas. However, listen too for contemporary tales of national unity over ethnic division, and of political liberalisation over authoritarianism. Uzbekistan already possesses a wealth of history but its story isn’t over.
    [Show full text]
  • Connecting Central Asia
    Connecting Central Asia A Road Map for Regional Cooperation Connecting Connecting Central Asia A Road Map for Regional Cooperation Manmohan Parkash A Section of ADB–financed Bishkek–Osh Road © 2006 Asian Development Bank All rights reserved. Published 2006. Printed in the Philippines. Publication Stock No. 030806 The views expressed in this book are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank, or its Board of Governors, or the governments they represent. The Asian Development Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. Use of the term “country” does not imply any judgment by the authors or the Asian Development Bank as to the legal or other status of any territorial entity. ii Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms iv Acknowledgment v Foreword vii Introduction 2 The Status of Regional Trade and Transport 6 Trade 6 Transport 8 Railways 10 Road Networks 12 Transport Policies and Plans 16 Main Regional Transport Issues and Options 20 Medium-Term Plans and Priorities for Railways 20 Dislocations 23 Monolithic Organization and Aging Equipment 24 Noncompetitive Marketing and Tariff Setting 25 Medium-Term Plans and Priorities for Road Networks 27 Regulations 28 Border Controls 29 Deteriorating Road Conditions 30 Short-Term Action Plan 32 Regional Rail Integration 33 Restructuring and Modernizing the Railways 34 Regional Road Integration 37 Investment Needs 42 Roads 42 Railways 46 ADB Sector
    [Show full text]
  • 2011 Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Development Effectiveness Review: CAREC 2020—Focus, Action, Results
    Reference Document For Session 4 of the Senior Officials’ Meeting June 2012 2011 Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Development Effectiveness Review: CAREC 2020—Focus, Action, Results Senior Officials’ Meeting on Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation 6–7 June 2012 Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 I. INTRODUCTION 1 II. LEVEL 1: CAREC REGION DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES 2 A. Poverty Reduction and Human Development 2 B. Gross Domestic Product, Trade, and Business Environment 4 III. LEVEL 2: CAREC PRIORITY SECTOR OUTPUTS 7 A. Transport and Trade Facilitation Indicators 7 B. Trade Policy Sector 11 C. Energy Sector 13 IV. LEVEL 3:OPERATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS 15 A. Operations Growth 15 B. Finance Mobilization 17 C. Knowledge Management 19 V. PROPOSED ACTIONS 26 VI. CONCLUSION 27 Appendixes 1. CAREC Program Results Framework 2011 31 2. Results Framework Definitions and Sources 34 3. CAREC Region Development Outcomes 38 4. Level 2 Methodology Revisions 41 5. 2011 CAREC Program Portfolio 43 ABBREVIATIONS ADB – Asian Development Bank BCP – border crossing point CAP – Comprehensive Action Plan CAREC – Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation CFCFA – CAREC Federation of Carrier and Forwarder Associations CPMM – Corridor Performance Monitoring and Measuring DEfR – development effectiveness review ESCC – Energy Sector Coordinating Committee GII – Gender Inequality Index GDP – gross domestic product HDI – Human Development Index MDG – Millennium Development Goal MTPP – medium-term priority project PPP – purchasing power parity PRC – People’s Republic of China SOM – Senior Officials’ Meeting TLI – Trade Liberalization Index TPCC – Trade Policy Coordinating Committee TPSAP – Trade Policy Strategic Action Plan TTF – Transport and Trade Facilitation UNDP – United Nations Development Programme WTO – World Trade Organization WEIGHTS AND MEASURES GWh – gigawatt-hour km – kilometer kph – kilometer per hour kV – kilovolt MW – megawatt NOTE In this report, “$” refers to US dollars.
    [Show full text]
  • Uzbekistan Pap-Angren Railway Project Environmental Management Framework (EMF)
    Republic of Uzbekistan Pap-Angren Railway Project Environmental Management Framework (EMF) Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Tashkent, 2014 1 CONTENT 1. Executive Summary ................................................................................................. 4 2. Project Description.................................................................................................. 9 3. Environmental Category of the Project. Regulatory framework of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the World Bank’s policy ....................................................................... 16 4. Status of works, potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures ..................................................................................................................... 19 a. Impact on surface water (rivers, streams) and ground water .................................. 20 b. Bridges construction and river bed straightening ..................................................... 21 c. Electromagnetic rays and potential radioactive contamination ............................... 22 d. Hazardous geological processes ................................................................................ 24 e. Emergency situations ................................................................................................ 26 f. Borrow pits, stockpiling of material and slope stability ............................................ 27 g. Earthworks and re-cultivation
    [Show full text]
  • Comparative Analysis of E-Commerce Between China and Uzbekistan
    Comparative Analysis of e-Commerce Between China and Uzbekistan. Kaypnazarov Ubbiniyaz;Prof. Zhang Diping Abstract This research work is devoted for the purpose of showing the diverse opportunities and unravel the growing trends of e-Commerce in terms of trade between China and Uzbekistan. On-line customer research has been carried out mainly for American and European markets by academics and marketers. While e-Commerce is developing more rapidly in China with big companies raking in billions, it is somehow slow in Uzbekistan; a profound understanding of necessitating modalities is a fundamental drive into promoting further growth. This work investigates this intriguing concept in context of e-Commerce involved in inquiring about e-Business and corresponding e-Payment systems in China and Uzbekistan respectively. The article features theoretical segments through which statistical models and correlations were interpolated. The main aim being to establish segmental information and identify influential factors of e-Shopping using e-Payment models developed in the respective countries. The key findings include the geographical influence, demographic statistical analysis and internet technologies being used in the two countries. Keyword: e-Business, e-Commerce, e-Payment, Market, Internet, Survey Published Date: 11/30/2019 Page.570-584 Vol 7 No 11 2019 DOI: https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.Vol7.Iss11.1911 International Journal for Innovation Education and Research www.ijier.net Vol:-7 No-11, 2019 Comparative Analysis of e-Commerce Between China and Uzbekistan. Kaypnazarov Ubbiniyaz 1, a, Prof. Zhang Diping 1, b * 1School of Science/Shuguang Big Data Science, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China [email protected], [email protected] ∗ Corresponding author.
    [Show full text]
  • General Assembly Distr.: General 2 June 2016
    United Nations A/70/913 General Assembly Distr.: General 2 June 2016 Original: English Seventieth session Agenda item 20 Sustainable development Letter dated 2 June 2016 from the Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General I have the honour to convey to you information on the results of socioeconomic development achieved by the Republic of Uzbekistan throughout the years of independence (see annex). I would appreciate it if you would circulate the present letter and its annex as a document of the General Assembly, under agenda item 20. (Signed) Muzaffar Madrakhimov 16-09018 (E) 080616 100616 *1609018* A/70/913 Annex to the letter dated 2 June 2016 from the Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General [Original: Russian] Results of socioeconomic development achieved by the Republic of Uzbekistan since independence The national model for reform and development, which was devised by President Islam Karimov of the Republic of Uzbekistan and which takes the country’s socioeconomic potential, the Uzbek people’s history of statehood and our national values and global experience into account, is underpinned by five fundamental principles for the transition to a socially oriented-free market economy. The first principle is that the economy takes priority over politics. In other words, economic reforms should be free of any dogma, precepts or outdated stereotypes and should not subject to any ideology. The second principle is that the State is the main reformer. It must determine the main priorities, areas and stages for reform and also draw up and consistently implement public development programmes.
    [Show full text]
  • Investigation of the Throughput of Railway and Road Transport of Angren-Pop Through the Kamchik Pass and Ways of Its Further
    NOVATEUR PUBLICATIONS JournalNX- A Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Journal ISSN No: 2581 - 4230 VOLUME 7, ISSUE 7, July. -2021 INVESTIGATION OF THE THROUGHPUT OF RAILWAY AND ROAD TRANSPORT OF ANGREN-POP THROUGH THE KAMCHIK PASS AND WAYS OF ITS FURTHER IMPROVEMENT Masharipov Masudjon Numonjonovich, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, PhD, TSTU [email protected] Maksudov Shokir Maksud ugli, Master In Traffic Management, TSTU [email protected] Ibodulloeva Mavjuda Ibodulloevna Candidate of Science (Chemistry), TSPU named Nizomi, [email protected] Allamurotova Munira Saidmurot qizi, Student of the Faculty of Economics, TSTU [email protected] ANNOTITION: businesses, timely delivery of passengers and The article is devoted to the analysis goods to their destination. of the current state of the capacity and In his address to the Oliy Majlis Sh.M. carrying capacity of roads and railways Mirziyoyev called for the development of the passing through high mountain areas, its transport and logistics sector in order to reduce prospects, measures to be taken to further the cost of delivering our products to the improve the existing performance. In the domestic and foreign markets, to separate example of the Whip Pass. passenger and freight traffic, operation and services in the railway sector. It was noted that Keywords: Angren-Pop line, railway, road the existing areas should be developed transport, one-way line, high mountainous separately [1]. area, pass, Whip, permeability, traffic. Uzbekiston Temir Yullari, as the most important link in trans-regional transport INTRODUCTION: corridors, occupies a worthy place in the Railway transport in Uzbekistan is a international railway system. Indeed, the main sector that ensures the vitality of the national railway networks of our country have enormous economy and provides important social potential to connect East and West, South and services.
    [Show full text]
  • Systematics of the Arctioid Group: Disentangling Arctiumand Cousinia
    Vol. 60 • April 2011 TAXON 60 (2) • April 2011: Electronic Supplement, 1 pp. López-Vinyallonga & al. • Disentangling Arctium and Cousinia International Journal of Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Evolution Electronic Supplement to Systematics of the Arctioid group: Disentangling Arctium and Cousinia (Cardueae, Carduinae) Sara López-Vinyallonga, Kostyantyn Romaschenko, Alfonso Susanna & Núria Garcia-Jacas Taxon : pp–pp 1 TAXON • 10 März 2011: Electronic Supplement, 4 pp. López-Vinyallonga & al. • Disentangling Arctium and Cousinia Appendix . Species examined. Taxon, origin and voucher information. Arctium abolinii (Kult. ex Tscherneva) S. López, Romashchenko, Susanna & N. Garcia, #1: Kyrgyzstan, Jalal-Abad Province Toktogul District, slopes of Kok-Bell mountains, B.A. Sultanova & M. Shamova s.n. (LE); #2: Kyrgyzstan, Osh Province, Ot-Oinock range, Kurp-Sai, Aidarova & Sudnizina 1 (LE); #3: Kyrgyzstan, Right bank of the river Naryn, 15 km up the river from the mountain Tashkumyr, V. Botchantzev 104 (LE); #4: Kyrgyzstan, SW Jalal Abad Oblast, Kara Saj Tal, Aksy Rayan, Lazkov s.n. (JE); Arctium albertii (Regel & Schmalh.) S. López, Romashchenko, Susanna & N. Garcia, #1: Kazakhstan, Karatau, A. Regel 44 (LE); #2: Kazakhstan, Mashet-Tay mountain range, on ascent from Keltemashat, Kamelin 8-M (LE); #3: Kazakhstan, Shimkientskaya oblast, Mashat canyon, Susanna 2206 & al. (BC); #4: Kazakhstan, Syrdarinsky Karatau, Canyon Berkara, Kamelin 700 (LE); #5: Kazakhstan, Syr Darja Province, Zhambyl Province, Aulie-ata district, Canyon Berk-Kara, Karatau mountain range, Z.A. Minkwitz 290 (LE); #6: Kazakhstan, Syr Darja region, Zhambyl Province, Aulie-ata dist., Canyon Bell-Kara, near the spring, Knorring 288 (LE); #7: Turkerstan, Beklyar-Beck, O. Fedtschenko 110 (LE); #8: Turkestan, Karatau mountains, Majew s.n.
    [Show full text]
  • Inside-Out-Compilation-2018-12-21
    Table of Contents iii Preface Johannes F. Linn, Distinguished Resident Fellow, Emerging Markets Forum, Washington, USA Leo Zucker, Project & Research Associate, Emerging Markets Forum, Washington, USA 1 The Belt and Road Initiative: The Case of Kazakhstan Aktoty Aitzhanova, Chairperson, NAC Analytica; Deputy Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Nazarbayev Uni- versity, Astana, Kazakhstan 1 1. Overview 2 2. Bilateral Trade in the Post-Soviet Period 4 3. Kazakhstan’s Decisive Policy Initiative: Large-scale Infrastructure Program Nurly Zhol 6 4. Collaboration in the Field of Production Capacities: A BRI Priority 7 5. Financial Integration 8 6. People-to-People Exchanges and Perceptions of China by Kazakhstanis 9 7. Perceptions of China in Kazakhstan: Results of a Population Survey 11 8. Conclusion 12 References 14 Annex: “51 Projects” 17 The Kyrgyz Republic and the Belt and Road Initiative Roman Mogilevskii, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Public Policy and Administration, University of Cen- tral Asia, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 17 1. Introduction 17 2. Key BRI-related Ongoing Activities in the Kyrgyz Republic 21 3. Effects of BRI Projects 26 4. Potential Future BRI Activities and Impact 29 5. Recommendations 30 6. Topics for Future Research 31 References 33 The Belt and Road Initiative in the South Caucasus Region Giorgi Khishtovani, Research Director, PMC Research Center, Tbilisi, Georgia Mariam Zabakhidze, Affiliated Researcher, PMC Research Center, Tbilisi, Georgia Irakli Gabriadze, Affiliated Researcher, PMC Research Center, Tbilisi, Georgia Rezo Beradze, Affiliated Researcher, PMC Research Center, Tbilisi, Georgia 33 1. Executive Summary 34 2. South Caucasus Region: Overview i ii 37 3. The BRI in the South Caucasus Region: Current Involvement 46 4.
    [Show full text]
  • Undiscovered Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan & Tajikistan
    Tour Notes Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan & Tajikistan – Tour Duration – 15 Days Heart of the Silk Road Tour Rating Fitness ●●●○○ | Off the Beaten Track ●●●●○ | Culture ●●●●○ | History ●●●●● | Wildlife ●○○○○ Tour Pace Busy Tour Highlights The splendour of the cities of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand The desert wonders of Merv. The striking monuments of Ashgabat The stunning scenery of Lake Iskander Kul Tour Map - Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan & Tajikistan - Heart of the Silk Road Tour Essentials Accommodation: Mix of hotels and tourist cottages Included Meals: Daily breakfast (B), plus lunches (L) and dinners (D) as shown in the itinerary. Group Size: Maximum of 12 Start Point: Tashkent End Point: Tashkent Transport: Private cars or minibuses, domestic flights Countries: Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan & Tajikistan Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan & Tajikistan - Heart of the Silk Road This tour concentrates the essence of Central Asia, visiting three now distinct states connected across the centuries by the Silk Road’s east west trading legacy. Important historic cities such as Tashkent, Dushanbe, and Ashgabat, join the fabled khanates of Bukhara and Khiva, and incredible archaeological sites such as Merv and Konye-Urgenche. The itinerary doesn’t aim to provide and in-depth exploration of Central Asia, but it does pack an incredible amount into a relatively short time, identifying a culturally rich and varied vein through neighbouring states that survived the wholesale homogenising of the Soviet period to emerge once again. If this is your first experience of Central Asia it won’t be your last. Tour itinerary notes While our intention is to adhere to the day-by-day itinerary as printed below, a degree of flexibility is built in.
    [Show full text]
  • Länderprofil Usbekistan Stand: Juni / 2013
    Länderprofil Usbekistan Stand: Juni / 2013 Impressum Herausgeber: Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) Regenerative Energien Chausseestraße 128a 10115 Berlin, Germany Telefon: + 49 (0)30 72 6165 - 600 Telefax: + 49 (0)30 72 6165 – 699 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] Internet: www.dena.de Die dena unterstützt im Rahmen der Exportinitiative Erneuerbare Energien des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi) deutsche Unternehmen der Erneuerbare-Energien-Branche bei der Auslandsmarkterschließung. Dieses Länderprofil liefert Informationen zur Energiesituation, zu energiepolitischen und wirtschaftlichen Rahmenbedingungen sowie Standort- und Geschäftsbedingungen für erneuerbare Energien im Überblick. Das Werk einschließlich aller seiner Teile ist urheberrechtlich geschützt. Jede Verwertung, die nicht ausdrücklich vom Urheberrechtsgesetz zugelassen ist, bedarf der vorherigen Zustimmung der dena. Sämtliche Inhalte wurden mit größtmöglicher Sorgfalt und nach bestem Wissen erstellt. Die dena übernimmt keine Gewähr für die Aktualität, Richtigkeit, Vollständigkeit oder Qualität der bereitgestellten Informationen. Für Schäden materieller oder immaterieller Art, die durch Nutzen oder Nichtnutzung der dargebotenen Informationen unmittelbar oder mittelbar verursacht werden, haftet die dena nicht, sofern ihr nicht nachweislich vorsätzliches oder grob fahrlässiges Verschulden zur Last gelegt werden kann. Offizielle Websites www.renewables-made-in-germany.com www.exportinitiative.de Länderprofil Usbekistan – Informationen für deutsche
    [Show full text]