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As Central Asia drifts away from Moscow, Soviet-era architecture is disappearing from its urban landscapes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/05/asia-pacific/society/central-asia-soviet-architecture-vanish/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #society #kazakhstan #kyrgyzstan #uzbekistan #tajikistan #turkmenistan #russia #cities #architecture #buildings

Soviet architecture vanishes as Central Asia drifts away from Moscow

Over the past decade, the region has shown little interest in preserving its Soviet heritage.

The Japan Times

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3d ago

Reclusive #Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up | Reuters

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Fllics 3d ago

Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of opening up

A rare media visit to Turkmenistan, a former Soviet republic and one of the world’s most isolated nations, signals an easing of internal controls under a new leader, Felix Light reports. #turkmenistan #rarevisit #journalists #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: Keep up with the latest news from around the world: Follow Reuters on Facebook: Follow Reuters on X: Follow Reuters on Instagram:

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