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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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State-owned stake in Tashkent Railcar Plant handed over to management linked to Russia’s Transmashholding
SOCIETY | 17:56
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Uzbekistan plans to boost pharmaceutical exports to Afghanistan, targeting $50M by year-end
POLITICS | 17:31
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Massive solar power projects set for Karakalpakstan and Jizzakh
SOCIETY | 17:12
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Up to 79 million UZS recycling fee: Uzbekistan introduces new burden on EV imports
SOCIETY | 17:05
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Uzbekistan and Vietnam discuss possible visa-free travel to boost ties
POLITICS | 16:51
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Anti-Corruption Agency: Corruption-related crimes down by 22% in Justice Ministry, 43% in local authorities
SOCIETY | 16:49
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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
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Court sentences man for trying to recruit citizens of Uzbekistan into the Russia-Ukraine war
SOCIETY | 14:23
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Regular bus services launched from Tashkent to Krasnodar
SOCIETY | 12:51
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Panorama Airways scandal: Over 2,500 pilgrims defrauded
SOCIETY | 12:14
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Uzbekistan’s gold and foreign exchange reserves near record $48 billion
SOCIETY | 12:03
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Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan plan to establish green energy corridor
SOCIETY | 19:33 / 07.04.2025

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

Greenery disappears as road expands: Tree uprooting in Boysun sparks public outcry
SOCIETY | 13:08 / 05.04.2025


Ukraine, Afghanistan, energy, transport corridors, and raw materials – What issues considered in Samarkand summit
POLITICS | 13:05 / 05.04.2025


The story of a student who transformed a container into a learning center in Fergana’s Vodil
SOCIETY | 17:10 / 03.04.2025


Unlocking opportunities with IELTS: How British Council supports IELTS success in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 16:30 / 03.04.2025


Market manipulation? Leapmotor’s import ban sparks controversy
BUSINESS | 15:37 / 03.04.2025


China to finance Mulalak hydropower plant construction in Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 15:20 / 29.03.2025


From a football fan’s dream to reality: The story of a Fergana man who built his own Eiffel Tower
SOCIETY | 12:47 / 25.03.2025


“Drivers’ interests should come last” – Speed tolerance hike faces public backlash
SOCIETY | 15:44 / 22.03.2025
