For the learner in you

Maybe you visited that lovely Uzbek cafe in London and now you are dying to know more about Uzbekistan. We are avid learners here at Eurostan and want to provide you with our favorite resources to understand Central Asian culture better. As we continue to learn we will share the things we have loved with you.

For the reader

Let our Fame be Great by Oliver Bullough has been one of my favorite history books. Focused on the Caucasus region, Bullough writes about the distant past and its influence on modern issues. As a journalist in Russia during a time of conflict, he brings his own personal touch to a complicated history.

For the chef

Samarkand by Caroline Eden and Eleanor Ford is a must buy for the photography alone. The recipes have been equally fun and delicious to try. 

For the listener


This is my new favorite podcast! Listen to the Central Asian experience in Germany. Full disclosure: Some episodes are spoken in Russian, but there are plenty of English ones to enjoy as well!

Listen here