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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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Diplomacy through football: How Abdukodir Khusanov's transfer advances the UK's soft power in Uzbekistan
SPORT | 15:46
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Over 3,500 Uzbek women married Turkish citizens in 2024
SOCIETY | 15:45
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Uzbekistan and KOICA expand partnership with key development projects
SOCIETY | 15:41
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Three historic mosques in Samarkand illegally demolished
SOCIETY | 15:37
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Government officials in Uzbekistan switch to domestic cars; PM Aripov replaces his Mercedes-Benz with Malibu
SOCIETY | 15:33
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Navoi café faces lawsuit over absence of menu in state language
SOCIETY | 15:25
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Uzbekistan Airways flights diverted from Moscow due to drone attack
SOCIETY | 15:23
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"Open Budget" 2025: Public voting is now open
SOCIETY | 13:54
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Shahrisabz Airport temporarily closing for runway repairs
SOCIETY | 11:53
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More Uzbek citizens purchasing real estate in Russia as foreign demand rises
SOCIETY | 11:27
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Private firm in Bukhara region illegally sells 430 tons of AI-80 gasoline
SOCIETY | 11:21
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U.S. to shut down majority of USAID programs after review
SOCIETY | 11:19