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Uzbekistan’s doctoral system: Western standards on paper, Soviet legacy in practice
The doctoral education system in Uzbekistan is overly complicated for researchers, and scientific works, dissertations, and articles are losing their value. Scientific advisors lack sufficient knowledge… These were the main theses of a recently published article in a reputable international journal. Kun.uz revisited this pressing issue and discussed it with education experts.
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Surkhandarya farmer dies in custody during questioning in murder investigation
In Surkhandarya, during the investigation into a murder involving a family of three, many local men were taken to the Uzun District Internal Affairs Department (IAD) for questioning.
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Water crisis in Central Asia: Is Uzbekistan at risk due to Taliban's Kushtepa canal?
In the 20th century, states and corporations fiercely competed for oil — the main strategic resource of the industrial age. In the 21st century, however, another, even more valuable resource has taken the forefront: water.
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Joint tourism route to connect historic sites in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan
SOCIETY | 19:44 / 08.04.2025
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Samarkand Climate Forum sets stage for global climate action
SOCIETY | 18:43 / 08.04.2025
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U.S. and Uzbekistan strengthen ties in key economic and security areas
SOCIETY | 18:41 / 08.04.2025
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Uzbekistan becomes world’s largest gold seller in February — WGC
SOCIETY | 18:40 / 08.04.2025
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State-owned stake in Tashkent Railcar Plant handed over to management linked to Russia’s Transmashholding
SOCIETY | 17:56 / 08.04.2025
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Uzbekistan plans to boost pharmaceutical exports to Afghanistan, targeting $50M by year-end
POLITICS | 17:31 / 08.04.2025
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Massive solar power projects set for Karakalpakstan and Jizzakh
SOCIETY | 17:12 / 08.04.2025
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Up to 79 million UZS recycling fee: Uzbekistan introduces new burden on EV imports
SOCIETY | 17:05 / 08.04.2025
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Uzbekistan and Vietnam discuss possible visa-free travel to boost ties
POLITICS | 16:51 / 08.04.2025
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Anti-Corruption Agency: Corruption-related crimes down by 22% in Justice Ministry, 43% in local authorities
SOCIETY | 16:49 / 08.04.2025
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Why speak Russian in Uzbekistan — and not Uzbek? Tashkent café incident reignites debate on language use in public service
SOCIETY | 16:24 / 08.04.2025
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Court sentences man for trying to recruit citizens of Uzbekistan into the Russia-Ukraine war
SOCIETY | 14:23 / 08.04.2025

12:40 / 28.02.2025
Senator sends inquiry to Preschool and School Education Ministry on child abuse cases in kindergartens
SOCIETY | 12:10 / 28.02.2025
POLITICS | 18:42 / 27.02.2025