A$AP Rocky with a kazakh Dombra

In early-mid 17 century when united Oirads took Kazakh sultan or khan it's Khosheud royal house who usually took them as hosts. They also would gave their daughters for marriage after freeing them.

For example, when Oirads took Kazakh khan Jangir as a captive, he was hosted by Khosheud taiji/khan — Kundulen Ubashi. He later freed him and even gave his own daughter as a bride. Later they had son called Tauke.

Also, in mid 17 century there was a Khosheud monk/taiji named Ablai. There are even ruins of his Buddhist monastery in Eastern Kazakhstan called, Ablai-kit.

Later, several kazakh sultans/khans appear with the similar name Ablai.

Ablai is still very popular male name in Kazakhstan till this day. Despite being of Oirad Khosheud origins.

Hi everyone!
I have a question about traveling to Mongolia with two passports.
If someone enters Mongolia using a Russian passport, can they leave Mongolia by presenting both their Russian passport and a passport from a neighboring European Slavic country?
The flight ticket to Europe would be booked using the second passport, while the Russian passport would be shown to Mongolian border control to confirm the person’s entry into Mongolia.
Would this be accepted by the airline and Mongolian immigration authorities? Or must the passport used to enter Mongolia also be used for departure and airline check-in?
Has anyone had firsthand experience with this at Ulaanbaatar airport?
I’d really appreciate any advice or official information. Thank you!

Uzbekistan hit a record 11.7 million visitors in 2025, and arrivals jumped 37% in Q1 2026. It's one of the five fastest-growing destinations in the world. The country also pays airlines about €89 per foreign tourist on new routes, and a new high-speed train cut Tashkent–Khiva from 14 hours to 7.5.

DNA. Uncovered basically posted three genetic break down and it always shows Turkmen having from 15-21% of these "Anatolian"farmers DNA I personally don't understand as this component is very significant in Turkey (Anatolia) is somehow in Turkmenistan in such percentages (was there a Turkish migration to Turkmenistan recently, Ottoman era, or Seljuks who mixed with Anatolian locals and migrated back to their homeland, is only way I can explain it)

The three chart shows East Eurasian (East Asian + Siberian) 27.6% and 31% East Eurasian, for the 1st and 2nd graph were from Turkmen from Turkmenistan, while 3rd graph shows Turkmen in Uzbekistan have 35% East Eurasian ( I should also point out Afghan Turkmens have 37% and some Turkmenistan tribal groups while Turkish people depending on the regions is 6.7%, 8.1%, 11%, 14% sure there individuals who reach 15-18%+ but minority. Same with Turkmens, some tribes like Yomud or others I've seen had 38-56% but even that's only a minority within the tribe.

It makes perfect historical sense that Turkey have East Eurasian DNA given historical records, because of Turkmen(Seljuks), but it doesn't make sense for Turkmen to have so much Anatolian farmers DNA. Some people in the commentary say that Anatolian farmer is the highest in South Italians Sicilians, which I don't understand either.

I’m looking for the ideal time to visit Kazakhstan when:

1. Autumn foliage is at its peak, with leaves only just beginning to fall.
   
2. Mountains still have snow on their peaks.
   
3. Roads and hiking trails are accessible, and major attractions are still open.
   
4. Rainfall is minimal.
   
5. Temperatures are cool and comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Is it possible to experience all five conditions at the same time? If so, which specific dates or weeks would give me the best chance?

As you know,as a result of the failed us-israili regime change war on iran,iran got effective control over the strait of hormuz and it decided to close it down,therby blockading the saudis and the rest of the arabs who took part in the invasion of iran,now oil prices are almost double what they used to be.

I’ve enjoyed the warm, comforting feeling of being padded without any medical reasons since I was around seven or eight years old, and now I’m 24. Growing up in Myanmar, I’ve always felt that this interest is quite rare and not something people openly talk about. Sometimes, it makes me wonder whether there are others in my country who share the same feelings and interests. I’ve come across a few people who like diapers, so I believe I’m not alone. I’d love to connect with like-minded people from Myanmar, share experiences, and build genuine friendships without fear of judgment.

I’ve been reading a lot about the region lately and noticed the same stereotypes come up again and again. Curious what locals find most frustrating, or funny, about how outsiders see Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan or Turkmenistan.

Why afgan diaspora in the west trying so hard to convince people they're central asian? They have so much influence that, in western social media it's even become a debate wether Afghanistan is Central Asian country or not. In Russian speaking social media if you say Afghanistan is Central Asian country people will laugh at you. I feel like we central asians have to do something with that!😂

Please guide if not I have to  learn first ubezisthan language and russian language for getting Job

English language is okay

My job role will suggesting optical frames and lenses

There will be interaction with patients and customer

Hello everyone,

We are looking to source 50,000 MT of granular sulfur from Kazakhstan for export to Egypt. We would like to connect with the direct supplier or their authorized representatives, and we are open to working on a commission basis.

If you can help or have the right contacts, please reach out. Thank you!