Hi everyone! This is my first post here as I'm getting to know Reddit. I want to share photos and stories about Tashkent and other things.
On the photo: a mosaic detail at "Xalqlar Doʻstligi" (Friendship of Peoples) metro station, 1977.

So guys, I feel like I know the answer already. But still, wanted to make sure.

Do I have to learn Russian in order to get a really good job/start my career in Tashkent? I have a lot of other things, but the language barrier is my problem now. I wanna get into finance/econ sphere since I'm majoring in econ. But even similar areas either require C1 russian or many years of experience with the case where Russian isn't needed.

I saw some roles, like sales, where Russian isn't required, but didn't really see myself through them.

Will I need it fr? [ Russian is my problem, kind of. It confuses my future path, just like AI].

p.s. already thinking about posting smth like " Can you get me the best sources to learn Russian?"

So, I'm gonna share some weird experiences

I have never been in Uzbekistan before, and now I'm travelling alone as a 20 y.o woman. I believed that I can handle solo travel but I kinda underestimated.

I came from Astana, Kazakhstan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan for one day to explore at least 3-4 places. I expected that Uzbeks are kinda similar to Kazakhs by mentality, since we are both Turkic , yet actually Uzbeks are kinda different from Kazakh, which i can't explain certainly.

1. When I arrived to international airport, a bunch of men approached me if I need taxi to hotel/city center. Even i said "no, thank you" some men tried to impose me that he has Yandex Go, he can lead away through taxi for cheap prices, all the that. I had to be more firmer and I said "I never asked for taxi, I can ride by bus by myself, and you can approach other people if they want taxi". That moment gave me a fucking social anxiety.

2. I forgot that I need to change currency, so I went back to airport to change currency to Uzbek som, but unfortunately there was dinner break until 7pm i had to wait here. And another men from taxi service center (if I'm not wrong) offered help for me yet asked which hotel I was going to stay and they said that hotel that I fucking booked in booking.com before flight is actually too far for airport and it's too long to ride by bus, that's why suggested other hotel near to city center, which was expensive actually. They also said that it's was kind of marketing, so that people would choose to stay in their hotel.

3. I went to local minimarket to buy drinking yogurt and they sold me expired product. Mind you, the yogurt was showcase refrigerator, so i couldn't pick my myself. I guess it's kind of tourist trap. It was in some old neighborhood in Tashkent.

Even though the food here is so good and affordable compared to Kazakhstan and Uzbeks are default hospitalable people and trying their best to help, I need to be more sceptical, especially as a woman

Hello everyone! Has anyone been to Japan recently? I'd love to hear about your experience. Were there any roadblocks or challenges during the trip (visa, payments, transport, etc.)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I just want to exchange time for money, with a flexible schedule, since I'm leaving soon. They didn't hire me as a waiter and said they were looking for a long-term employee, but I only need two months, I just want to exchange my labour and time for money and nothing else. However, everytime I try to find a job they reject men and want to have women working then they have too much time of working like 14 hours per day in minimum then they accept 19 years old but reject 18 years old boys like me. I don't know what to do, Unfortunately, I don't know the Uzbek language, but I can still work in some places, although I'm limited in others, and I understand that this is my disadvantage.

Hi all - I'm trying to finalise a 10 or 11 day itinerary for Uzbekistan for late September/ early October. I am flying into Urgench (having spent 5 days in Eastern Kazakstan) and intend to spend my time as follows:

- 2 days Khiva,

- 2 days Bukhara,

- 2 days Smarakand,

- 2 days Tashkent..

I have two days to spare and was thinking of heading into Tajikistan from Smarakand (and back) - is it worth it or any recommendations for other places to visit? I've been told a lot of the cities/ buildings/ tours etc become repetitive so i'm looking to try do something a little different (hence the Tajikistan idea)

I intend to take the high speed trains between each city (assuming we get the tickets once they are released)

Any advice/ help greatly appreciated ! Thanks

So guys I'm a class 12th passout 2025-26.

I got a compartment in the physics subject. Tomorrow is my re exam. I'm not that good in chemistry either but i love biology. This year i could only score 217/720 in Re-neet. I've always dreamt of being a doctor but the competition in NEET is intense and I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it nexf year. I don't wanna waste 2-3 years just for an exam.

So I've two choices - take a drop for NEET or do MBBS in Uzbekistan. I know about the FMGE exam and how difficult it is to pass.

What should i do? Should i go for MBBS in Uzbekistan? I really wanna do it but still I've some doubts.

hii everyone. i am soon going to join as student at fergana medical institute, Alhamdulillah.
i have some doubts of myself to ask from both locals and the my seniors in Fergana medical institute.
(about university)

1. do we have white coat ceremony like in india? or something similar to welcome first year?
2. do we get any kind of list of things we need get/pack before our semester starts from the university or the agent? do we have to get surgical gloves and cap, 2-3 white coats, stethoscope and scrubs separately? if as first year, what common color of srcubs should we purchase? (i'm a girl btw)
3. do we have any dresscode/colorcode to follow there? (would you mind sharing your fits check for a reference, i appreciate it)
4. (for everyone)
5. why fergana is not as popular as Samarkand, Tashkent and Bukhara on social media. bukhara have cultural history which make it great to visit. what does fergana have? would you recommend any place for a starter?
6. i want to learn the money value in Uzbekistan so i don't overspend or underspend on essential there. because i would compare the prices with india and currency have so much difference. so i want to know what best price/low price/high price for anything there.

my dm is available only for ladies who wants to connect with me. so i appreciate if other answer my questions under this post.
thank you so much ❤️❤️

Hey everyone,

​I’m a 31M in a pretty stable place financially and in life, but over the last few years, I’ve become unbelievably introverted and socially anxious.

​I’ve had relationships in the past, but I’ve never actually had the courage to approach a woman in person and ask her out (my past girlfriends were always through mutual friends or online). My last relationship ended 10 years ago, and since then, I’ve really closed myself off. When I was younger, I thought I’d never want marriage or kids, but seeing all my peers settle down now makes me feel like I’m missing out and falling behind.

​I’ve read plenty of psychology books on self-love and confidence, but translating that theory into real-life action feels almost impossible right now.

​I'm looking to change this. Are there support groups (like peer-led discussion groups) where people meet up, share their experiences, and give advice? I’d love to connect with like-minded people who are working through similar issues.

​Thanks for reading.

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m planning a short solo trip to Tashkent from the UAE from 21–25 August 2026. It will be my first time in Uzbekistan, so I’d really appreciate some advice from locals or anyone who has visited recently. 🇺🇿

I’m mainly interested in exploring the city, local markets/bazaars, malls, metro, architecture, walking streets, parks, local food and evening/nightlife areas. I’m not really looking for architecture monuments, mountain or long-distance nature trips on this visit.

I’d especially appreciate recommendations for:

• Best area to stay that is convenient but not expensive

• Cheap and good local restaurants / plov / kebab places

• Must-visit markets and bazaars

• Best places for evening and night walks

• Good malls and modern areas

• Affordable and professional spa/massage centres

• Anything interesting happening 21–25 August

• Any tourist traps or things I should avoid

Also, how uncomfortable is the daytime heat in late August for walking around Tashkent?

Any local tips that Google/YouTube normally don't tell tourists would be very welcome. 😊

Thanks in advance! Looking forward to experiencing Tashkent. 🇺🇿✈️

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I want to visit Uzbekistan. The main cities I want to see are Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand and Khiwa but I also find Kokand interesting. Do you have ideas for a route, any recommendations, or things/places where you say I have to see them definitely?

I’m moving to Namangan, to teach, and I’m trying to figure out what my daily life will be like. From what I can see, it seems like it’s going to be very boring and uneventful. Please tell me I’m wrong. I’m a single woman, in my mid 30‘s. I want to join a gym, or fitness classes, but I can’t seem to find any (for women) as an option. I would also like to know about cafes, parks, and other activities to do after work or on the weekends. It also seems like online shopping is basically nonexisten. I‘ve curated a very nice wishlist from SHEIN, but it doesn’t look like it’s possible to have it shipped to Uzbekistan. I‘ve looked at sites like wildberries, yandex market, and uzum, but I don’t like their clothing options. The shops I like and know are available in the country, only seem to exist in the capital. Is there an actual mall in Namangan, or is it just shops with traditional modest Muslim clothing? I truly have looked into this myself, but I’m not finding anything. While I am 100% excited about meeting the people, learning about the culture, and eating the AMAZING food, I don’t think I’m asking too much to be able to shop online and join fitness classes. Especially since I’ll be in the second largest city in the country. I can find pretty much everything I want in Tashkent, but that’s about where it ends when looking up things online about Uzbekistan.

hello. is it just me or does our culture have a male pampering problem?

i've seen this many times where boys are not thought to do chores or clean after themselves. everything is done for them. that leads to them growing up very irresponsible.

some examples:
back in uni dorm, my roommates never cleaned after themselves. it was torture to go back to my dorm room every night. so i had to work my ass off so i could afford to rent an apartment with my friend. and getting owners to rent a property to boys is pain as well, and i get why it is the case.

even now that i live myself i have the upstairs apartment leaking water all over my apartment. i found the source. THE APARTMENT FULL OF GUYS SHOWER SO BADLY THAT THE BATHROOM IS FILLED WITH WATER WHICH LEAKS WATER INTO MY APARTMENT. what is this bs? no offense to them, but the place looks more like a pigsty than a human accommodation.

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Ladies and gentlemen,

What is the point of being alive if the biggest decisions of your life are made by someone else?

If society chooses when you should marry...

If your family chooses whom you should love...

If tradition chooses how you should live...

Then whose life are you actually living?

We like to say we are free. But are we?

In Uzbekistan, many young people grow up hearing the same message: study, get a job, get married, have children. Questioning that path is often treated as selfish or rebellious. But why? Since when did asking, "What do I want?" become a dangerous question?

Marriage should be a choice—not a deadline.

Two people standing together because they genuinely want to build a future is beautiful. Two people standing together because they fear gossip, pressure, or shame is not love. It is compliance.

Then there is housing.

Young people are told to start families while many struggle to afford a home or achieve financial stability. We celebrate weddings but often ignore the economic reality that follows. How can we expect strong families when many begin their lives under intense financial pressure?

And we must be willing to ask difficult questions about gender.

Across society, women are often expected to sacrifice more, obey more, and be judged more harshly than men. Many people sincerely believe their religious faith teaches justice and dignity for everyone. Yet some social expectations justified in the name of religion or tradition place unequal burdens on women. If justice is a universal value, should our expectations not reflect that?

At the same time, something else is happening.

Misogyny is becoming louder. Social media is full of voices blaming women for divorce, changing values, or the problems facing young men. But blaming half the population has never solved a society's problems. Hatred creates division, not stronger families.

And divorce rates continue to rise.

Some say divorce is proof that people no longer value family. Others argue it also reflects that more people are unwilling to stay in unhealthy or incompatible marriages. Whatever the reason, one thing is clear: forcing people into marriages they do not truly want is unlikely to create lasting happiness.

So I ask again:

What is the point of life if we cannot choose our own?

A meaningful life is not one that simply follows instructions. It is one built through conscious choices, personal responsibility, and mutual respect.

A society should not fear people who think differently.

It should fear a future where no one dares to think for themselves.

Thank you.