Reports and Comments
In Memoriam – Dr Shirin Akiner (16 June 1942–6 April 2019)
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Dr Shirin Akiner, former BUS Chair and a dedicated member of the Society since its inception…
Report on Annual General Meeting
The British Uzbek Society held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 17 October 2018. The event was attended by some 50 registered members…
Foreign War Graves in Uzbekistan
One of the gauges of the humanity of a society is the way in which it treats the cemeteries and memorials of the foreign combatants who perished on their territory…
Suzanis – Gems of Uzbek Decorative Art
Suzani are handwoven silk embroideries originating from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, specifically a region formerly known as the Emirates of Bukhara and Kokand before they became Soviet Republics…
Summer Garden Party 2018
Some 100 people attended a marvellously organised and vibrant Summer Garden Party at the Embassy of Uzbekistan on 28 June 2018…
Uzbek Youth Culture
Social aspects of the youth in Uzbekistan, alongside the prospects and issues that they currently face today…
Partnership working with women’s organisations in Uzbekistan
The event was organised by the British Uzbek Society. Mrs Rees gave an overview of the history that lead up to their work with partners SABR, in Samarkand…
Inauguration of the New Building of the Beruni Library
A remarkable event took place in Tashkent – The inauguration of the splendid new premises of the Beruni Library of the Institute of Oriental Studies…
Central Asian Spring Festival 2018 – 25 March
The organising team of the Central Asian Group is pleased to present the biggest ever Central Asian Spring Festival in London, a festive celebration of the awakening of spring. The…