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November 01 dream comes true...Just simple girl from forgotten by God country.... Although, not, it's not like that. Uzbekistan is the most beautiful country with amazing nature and very kind and open-minded people. And I am very proud of being born there. There are a lot of contrasts in my mind about my motherland and I would like to start this blog exactly about it. The place where I was born, the place which i know as fingers on my hand, the place which I love and hate at the same time, the place where I spent brilliant years of my life and where I would never come back.
Uzbekistan is well known by its history, the area where The Great Silk Road passed through, the centre is political and cultural life in Central Asia in 14th -15th century.
But I am not going to describe the detailed political and economic system or history of country, i only want to share some information which could be useful for those who would be interested to travel or just want to know a little bit more...
So, the summer is perfect season for people in loved with sun. Its really- really sunny and hot!!! It would be lie to say that there are a lot of entertainment and activities to do, but just to see such ancient cities as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva means a lot. Even me, who lived in Uzbekistan 20 years, still have feeling how amazing and grandiose there are every time when I visit it. To see all these places is the best way to understand the county, life and traditions of people, and mentality. It so differs from the life in capital - Tashkent. Tashkent sorts well with the image of "capital", much more modern and bright. Anyway...there are things to see and to do in Uzbekistan in summer time but one small advice: do not use public transport :-) It is not nice feeling :-) - too crowded , to noisy, to smelly and to slow. So, if you do not want to feel raped do not do it, just trust me!
Another woundeful idea is to go to mountains. Here you can see great view, magic nature and many habitants with donkeys and horses! Mountains activity is great especially in winter: loads of snow, ski, rope road, sledge and very warm at the same time.
From the option "to try" the most important is Uzbek food: pilav, manti, kebab, hanum, norin and uzbek bread. It is on the each corner and its really delicious. Peple love to cook and they eat a lot, enjoing the food as something special in their lives.
Few word aboyt people.... Do not afraid to ask people direction or advice, they will definitely do all possible to help. If you came for dinner in Uzbek family you vill well feel the most special and valued person in the world. It is part of uzbek hospitality and mantality.
In general, Uzbekistan is a country as many others in the world, with its own social disease such as corruption, unemployment, low life standard; where human rights are broken so easy and where people live with the fear of police more than the fear of crime. ( Don't scare now, you are safe there :-)! ) But at the same it is wounderful country to see (unfortunately, not to live at the moment), to get acquainted with original eastern culture, visit historical places and to get more experience in life and spend brillian holidays if you planned it properly :-) !!!! |
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