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SPORTS / STADIUMS TASHKENTPakhtakor Markaziy StadiumCentral Stadium Pakhtakor or Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium is a multi-purposestadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It is used mostly for football matches and it alsohas other athletic facilities. The stadium holds 35,000, which is all seated. It was builtduring Soviet times in 1956, and renovated in 1996. Location: Chilanzar District, Tashkent Coordinates: 41°18’55.88”N69°15’36.88”EJAR StadiumJAR stadium is the second best stadium after Pakhtakor Stadium in Tashkent. Sincethe Independence of Uzbekistan many beautiful buildings, sport complexes havebeen built. The government has paidspecial attention to the development ofsport in Uzbekistan which is the reasonwhy it is built. JAR Stadium is a part of JARsport complex. It was built for 3 years andits construction was completely finished in1998. Its opening ceremony took place onAugust 25. It was the best present for the7th anniversary of their independence.More than 4 billion Uzbek Soums was spent on construction works. The constructionwas organized in association with Japanese architects. The head architect’s name wasAbduqahhor Ruzmetov which is one of the best architects of Central Asia. The field iscovered with excellent natural grass and brought from the Netherlands. The capacityof it is more than 10000 people with comfortable seats.Location: 3 Beruniy street, Shayhantaur district, Tashkent cityCoordinates: 41.321654°N 69.230561°E 49

SHOPPING Modern Shopping Complex Hamid Alimdjan Square Location: Mustaqillik Avenue, Tashkent Poytaxt Shopping Centre Operation Hours : 10am – 9pm Location: Zarafshan Street, Tashkent Operation Hours : 9am – 9pmTASHKENT Tashkent Shopping Centre Zarafshan Shopping Center Location: 3A, Navoi Street, Тashkent Location: Broadway, Tashkent Operation Hours : 9am – 8pm Operation Hours : 9am – 8pm Contact: (+99871) 233 4376 Coordinates: 41°18’44”N, 69°16’24”E Kontinent Central Department Store Location: 2, Mirabad Street, Tashkent Location: 17, Uzbekistan Avenue, Contact: (+99871) 256 4224 Operation Hours : 11am – 11pm Tashkent Coordinates: 41°29’46”N, 69°16’03”E Contact: (+99871) 233 6288 Mega Planet Shopping Mall Operation Hours : 9am – 7 pm (Mon-Sat) Location: 2B, Akhmad Donish Street, Website: tumarket.vdnh.ru Email: [email protected] Tashkent Operation Hours : 9am – 11pm Contact: (+99871) 129 3131 Web: mega-planet.uz Email: [email protected]

SHOPPINGBazaars & MarketsChorsu BazaarTashkent’s most famous farmers’ market lies in the middle of the city shaded by agiant green dome. It is a MUST visit place. Despite the language barrier, you mustnot be afraid to experience the delightful city that has been the Uzbek culture whichhas been preserved for more than 100 years. The unique complex accommodatesthe breadwinners of the city from different parts of Uzbekistan providing from dailynecessities to handmade souvenirs. Do not leave the bazaar without getting the ripemelons, brightly-fleshed pomegranates or aromatic persimmons. Also, you will findembroidered kaftan skull and wood carving souvenirs to bring home. Location: 1, Zarqaynar Street,Tashkent / Chorsu Metro Station Operation Hours : 10am – 3pm Coordinates: 41°19’35”N, 69°14’4”EBek Baraka Wholesale Market Location:Tashkent Ring Road,Tashkent TASHKENTSlightly sided out of town, it is known as a Operation Hours : 8am – 5pmwholesale clothes market and is one of thenewest bazaars in Tashkent where everything (Monday –Thursday)is at a very reasonable price. Coordinates: 41°17’08”N, 69°11’27”EThe first pavilion, consisting of 275 shops sellsfood products, the second pavilion with 350 Alay Bazaarshops sells industrial products and the third Inaugurated 150 years ago, it is thepavilion which includes 200 retail outlets offer most advanced bazaar in Tashkenthome appliances and consumer goods. and is located close to the Amir Temur Square in the very center of Location: AmirTemur Street,Tashkent / Tashkent. Abdulla Qodiriy Metro Station Besides famous fruits and vegetables Operation Hours : 10am – 2pm in the bazaar, you will also find a vast Coordinates: 41°19’09”N, 69°17’03”E variety of meat and poultry as well as milk products. There are plenty of shoplots and branded boutiques around Alay Bazaar. This is certainly the least noisy and crowded bazaar in the city. Great interest for tourists as you can get closer to the everyday life of Uzbek people. 51

TASHKENT SHOPPING Bazaars & Markets Askia Farmer’s Market Tashkent’s most famous farmers’ market lies in the middle of the city shaded by a giant green dome. It is a MUST visit place. Despite the language barrier, you must not be afraid to experience the delightful city that has been the Uzbek culture which has been preserved for more than 100 years. The unique complex accommodates the breadwinners of the city from different parts of Uzbekistan providing from daily necessities to handmade souvenirs. Do not leave the bazaar without getting the ripe melons, brightly-fleshed pomegranates or aromatic persimmons. Also, you will find embroidered kaftan skull and wood carving souvenirs to bring home. Street Address : 52A, Usman Nasir Street Telephone : +99871 2552377 Yunusabad Farmer’s Market Yunusabad Bazaar (Yunusobod dehqon bozori) is located in one of the most densely populated districts of Tashkent – Yunusobod and close to Tashkent TV Tower and MegaPlanet Shopping Mall. Like all local bazaars of Tashkent, Yunusabad offers buyers fresh fruits and vegetables all year round, as well as many species of fish, cereals, and of course, the pearl of each market – stalls full of nuts, dried fruit and oriental spices. Any time of year has its own seasonal Street Address : Yunusabad – 3 products. In the spring bazaar is packed Telephone : +99871 2218166; 2216705 with strawberries, cherries ripening, new Opening Hours : Mon-Sun 06:00-20:00 potatoes and greens. In the summer stalls are crammed with all kinds of fruit. Autumn – time to fish and vegetables, and fresh and dried grapes (raisins). Bazaar has a whole department of meat products, where you’ll find lamb, beef steaks and chops for barbecue, as well as chicken, and much more. At the entrance, lavored cakes of different kinds and various types of traditional samsa are sold.52

SHOPPINGBazaars & MarketsFarkhad Farmers’ MarketFarkhad Bazaar is located in one of the most densely populated districts of Tashkent –Chilanzar. None of oriental bazaar is complete without an abundance of fresh produce,a variety of different cakes, colorful and luscious spices, as well as an integral part ofthe trade – the seller. Farkhad bazaar is no exception to the rule.Here you will find exclusively offers and if you are in the mood then bargain withpleasure. The most interesting place in Farkhad farmer’s market is colorful and fragrantrows of oriental spices. And there should be an experienced cook to choose the spices.Another place that distinguishes the Oriental bazaar from the European markets is asection of dried fruits and nuts. Anyone who has ever visited the bazaar, did not leavewithout buying some selections of dried fruits. Whole mountains of dried fruits andnuts, will not leave you indifferent. Street Address : Farkhad Street Telephone : +998 71 2173674 Opening Hours : Mon-Sun 07:00-20:00 TASHKENTOpening Hours : Mo-Su 06:00-18:00 Karavan Bazaar Once the Karavan bazaar (Urikzar) was the cheapest food market in Tashkent. Now the prices become equal. This market is used mainly wholesale buyers (dealers). It should be noted that the market itself is divided into several sectors: construction, food, machinery and electronics sector, carpet and clothing. With its size caravan market is unique in Tashkent. You take a whole day just to bypass the food sector with numerous slides of rice, cabbage, watermelons and melons. In this market you can buy everything for the home, so it is very popular among the townspeople. 53

SHOPPING Bazaars & Markets Koyluk Wholesale Market Street Address : Fergana yuli street Koyluk market consists of two sections, Opening Hours : Mo-Su 06:00-20:00 food and clothes. This is a huge market, where most of the townspeople gather in Tashkent to make their purchases. Koyluk is the wholesale market. However, you can make retail purchases. The market is not only famous for its cheap agricultural products, but also Korean salad prepared and sold made the market popular. Bazaar itself lies on the banks of the river Chirchik, on the outskirts of Tashkent.TASHKENT Street Address : Nukus Street Opening Hours : Mo-Su 08:00 - 20:00 Mirabad Farmer’s Market At the Mirabad Bazaar you will find a huge variety of products, from clothing to all sorts of fruits and vegetables for which Uzbekistan is so famous. The fruits are very sweet and have a natural taste, unlike those found in your local grocery store. Also known as GOSPITALKA it is one of the central bazaars in Tashkent. It is located close to Holy-Dormition Cathedral and near to Grand Mir Hotel. The story of the bazaar goes back to the middle of the XIX century. On the site there was a military hospital of the Russian troops and there was set up a little market , where the Russians purchased oriental dishes and sweets. A calling card, a distinctive feature of the bazaar is a light green canopy that covers the whole of the market, protecting against heat in summer and giving shade to traders and visitors to the market, and in winter from snow and rain. And this green ‘umbrella’, gives a special comfort of the market in which there is always a kindness and a brisk trade. Along with farmers’ section, there are lots of shops in and around54 Mirabad bazaar in Tashkent.

SHOPPING TASHKENTBazaars & MarketsChilanzar Clothes Market (Hippodrome)The largest covered, crowded and famous market in Tashkent is located far from thecentre. As well as fashionable and cheap clothing, it’s also great for household goods.Practise your haggling skills at Hippodome bazaar. The name comes from the horseriding place which is located near the Bazaar. The market is mainly known for a largerange of goods and cheaper prices. In Hippodrome market, you can buy a relativelyinexpensive children’s toys, appliances, household products, clothes and many morethings.The market is huge and takes many hours to see the whole market.The Chilanzar Clothes Market is split into three zones which makes it easier toorientate oneself in such a large market. There are a section of national fabrics ofvarious colors, section of carpets and household accessories, department of clothingand footwear. The clothing section consists of two parts, called Korean and Uzbekmarket. The difference from each other is the price. If the Korean side of the clothesare expensive, the Uzbek Market offers clothes many times cheaper.What else makes the Hippodrome a popular market is its location. The bazaar is closeto another huge markets – Abu Sahiy and Bek Baraka. Street Address: 156A, Bunyodkor Avenue Telephone :+99871 2797302 Opening Hours:Tu-Su 09:00-18:00 55

TASHKENT BOUTIQUE AND FASHION SHOPS Boutique & Fashion shops Adidas Famous sports clothing brand Adidas store in Tashkent. The Adidas brand shop in Tashkent offers high-tech branded clothing and footwear for sports, leisure and everyday life. There are also wide choices of sports equipment and accessories. Adidas brand shop in Tashkent offers seasonal discounts and savings. Street Address : 60, AmirTimur str. Telephone : (+ 998 71) 235-0-999 Web: www.di-sport.com Glamour Boutique Glamour Boutique is located on one of the central avenues of Tashkent. This two-story boutique offers accessories on the first and ladies and men’s clothing on the second floor. Glamour Boutique in Tashkent offers most famous fashion brands including Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent. Street Address : 6, Nukus Street Opening Hours : Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Telephone : (998 71) 233-33-00 Web : www.glamourboutique.uz Web : www.di-sport.com 56

BOUTIQUE AND FASHION SHOPS TASHKENTBoutique & Fashion shopsLacosteThe brand shop Lacoste in Tashkent offers men’s and women’s clothing for leisureand sports, a new club trends, various accessories and shoes. The boutique of Lacosteis located on one of the main streets of Tashkent, NavoiStreet, on your way to the famous Chorsu Bazaar. Lacoste -one of the best known and most respected fashion housesin France. The founder of the fashion house is Rene Lacoste Street Address : 14, Navoi street Opening Hours : Mo-Su 10:00-19:00Europa Exclusive BoutiqueThe history of the “Europa Exclusive” boutique started in 1994 as a small shop ofmenswear that was opened in the centre of city. It was the only store in Uzbekistanoffering high class garments of the European manufacturers at that time. In shorttime the boutique became well-known and famous amongst its clientele in Tashkent.Europa Exclusive offers only the exclusive models produced by famous fashion housesincluding French fashion houses such as Pierre Balmain, Lanvin, Karl Lagerfeld,Francesco Smalto and Dormeuil, and worldwide-known Italian fashion houses: Brioni,Canali, SaintAndrews, Attolini, Balantyne, Fedeli, Avon Celli and others.The ladies hall present the exquisite and stylish garments of the Cerruti 1881, Brioni,Byblos Blu, Escada brands for modern women who appreciating the quality andstyle. During the next few years the cooperation agreements with famous brands likeCeline, Etro, Lanvin, Barbara Bui, DVF, M.Kors, Temperley, and Fendi were signed. Theirhigh-quality and fashion garments are available in the boutique throughout the year.Nowadays the “Europa Exclusive” boutiques offer and provide garments made topersonal measurements. Brioni, Canali, SaintAndrews produce overcoats, suits,jackets, shirts and some other garments made to your taste, needs and wants.Street Address : 65, Pushkin Street 57Opening Hours : Mo-Su 10:00-20:00Telephone : (+998 71) 137 11 11Web : www.europa-exclusive.com

TASHKENT BOUTIQUE AND FASHION SHOPS Boutique & Fashion shops Human Wear Gallery A unique place in Tashkent that sells collections of over 200 leading Uzbek designers and craftsmen. Buy unique handmade produces, clothes, jewelry, accessories, toys and much more here. The Human Wear gallery is a private company working in the CIS market for 8 years. The gallery sells fashion collections, accessories and home decors by Central Asian designers and produces hand-made fabrics (with assistance of UNESCO). The Gallery also arranges fashion shows in Uzbekistan. All collections of the Human Ware House are produced of hand-made silk and cotton and in small volume, which makes the collections exclusive. Every piece of work by Human Wear gallery contains so-called “human factor” that makes the wear radically distinct from the one produced in factory. At the same time collections are affordable in price. Street Address : 30/9, Usmon Nosir str. Opening Hours : Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 Telephone : (99871) 2554411 Web : www.humanhuman.net Street Address : 17, Zarafshan Street Telephone : (+998 71) 2320603 Mango The Spanish company Mango produces clothing and accessories for the feminine, dynamic and seductive women who always follow trends. Every woman wants to be beautiful and desirable. Each garment manufacturer is seeking a woman to help. But the most distinguished in the brand Mango, offering its trendy shopper, beautiful and stylish clothes. 58

BOUTIQUE AND FASHION SHOPSBoutique & Fashion shops Hugo Boss TASHKENT This beautifully appointed shop is now Street Address : 26A, Bukhoro street an flagship store for the company. The Opening Hours : Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 shop provides a complete outlet for the Hugo Boss menswear range, including suits, casual wear, body wear and a full range of accessories. Established since 1923, the name of Hugo Boss has long been synonymous with dignified style and good taste within the world of fashion. The brand sees the name as representing innovation, creativity and progress. All brand collections are seen as adhering to a philosophy and distinct signature style. These collections include Boss, the core brand, said to stand for clear cut, contemporary design and high quality detail and Hugo, seen to be unconventional, yet with the same high quality often referred to as the collection for men and women with their own individual styles. Motivi The Italian brand Motivi was established in 1994. The company’s designers are mainly engaged in the development of urban styled models. Styling up with Motivi is perfect for work, in the office, in the cinema or nightclub. The primary audience for whom the clothes Motivi are designed is young women. The Motivi Shop in Tashkent is located on the Amir Temur Street, a famous place in Tashkent for a bunch of branded shops in Tashkent. Street Address : 60, AmirTemur Avenue Opening Hours : Mo-Su 09:00-18:00ZARA Street Address: Mega Planet Supermarket,Zara Woman and Zara Man opens its Kontinent Supermarket, 70, Amir Temurdoors to fans of stylish and middle classsegment. Meanwhile, clothes from Zara,is one of the largest international fashioncompanies, is always in the latest fashiontrends. Spanish brand Zara is always madewith quality fabrics and good tailoring.Here you can find clothes digestible forwork with a strict dress code, as well asdemocratic, playful, and rampageous. Street, Tashkent Opening Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Telephone : +(998 97) 7419990 59

BOUTIQUE AND FASHION SHOPSTASHKENT Boutique & Fashion shops Name It Name It is a part of Bestseller brands Naf Naf apart from Jack and Jones, Vero Moda, Naf Naf Boutiques is a French high ONLY, Pieces, Vila, Object, Selected and street shop selling colourful clothes Outfitters nation. The headquarter is for women. They also sell a selection situated in Denmark and the brand is of accessories. The Shop is located on represented in 19 countries it has both Bukhara street in the center of Tashkent, retail shops and wholesale customers. between the Alisher Navoi Theater and Name It designs trendy and colourful the Tashkent Broadway. children’s clothes and has done so since 1986. Name It clothes is for fashion Street Address : 26, Bukhoro street conscious children who know what they Opening Hours : Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 want. Children and their parents demand fun, trendy and playful designs, durable materials and most of all a comfortable fit, and we are proud to provide it all for children of all ages – soft and cute baby clothes for the youngest; comfortable and fun clothes for toddlers with room for nappies; and the right cool style, such as slim fit jeans or a more relaxed casual style, for the older kids who really know what they want. Name It always offers the right style at the right time at the right price, and you find Name It clothes in size 0-12 years. Sulamita Naf Naf Boutiques is a French high street shop selling colourful clothes for women. They also sell a selection of accessories. The Shop is located on Bukhara street in the center of Tashkent, between the Alisher Navoi Theater and the Tashkent Broadway. Street Address: 60, AmirTimur str. Opening Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:0060 Street Address: Khamid Olimdjon Square Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00

BOUTIQUE AND FASHION SHOPSBoutique & Fashion shopsParfum GalleryEstablished in 1990, The Parfum Gallery is a retailer of perfumes through over 20 storesnationwide, and online at parfumgallery.uz.Parfum Gallery offers genuine top designer’s brand fragrances such as D&G, CalvinKlein, Gucci & many more. Here we have an amazing range of fine perfumes, colognes &aftershaves ranging from good old days to modern days. With big reductions on all ourtop brands, you may not able to find this price on any other perfume shop. All of ourfragrances are sourced directly from the fragrance houses themselves – no grey marketproducts, no copies and no testers. Only the best and latest designer fragrances fromthe biggest brands. Street Address : 7, Shahrisabs Street Opening Hours : Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 TASHKENTPaul and Shark Yachting Street Address : 26, Bukhara street 61The shop features products from Paul Opening Hours : Mo-Su, 10:00-20:00& Shark Yachting, of Milan, Italy. Paul &Shark provides very exclusive qualitysportswear, with a nautical emphasis.The company behind Paul & Shark wasestablished in 1921 in the northerncountryside of Milan as a mill tradingin fine knitwear. Paul & Shark is nowa worldwide brand producing highquality sportswear worn by men oftaste and distinction everywhere. Sinceits founding, the company has alwayspresented a nautical theme within itstechnical and detailed men’s’ collection.The Paul & Shark Yachting store isconveniently located in the very centerof Tashkent, near Alisher Navoi Theatre,Central Department Store and close tobrand stores such as Yves Rocher, Villeroy& Boch and Benetton.

TASHKENT BOUTIQUE AND FASHION SHOPS Boutique & Fashion shops Podium Italia One of the first boutiques opened in Tashkent. Podium Italia opened its first boutique in Arcada Shopping Complex in Broadway of Tashkent in 1999 as a ladies wear and shoes shop. Afterwards, one year later, a men’s wear shop had been opened, and opening ceremony of the second deluxe boutique had taken place at Hamid Alimjan Square in 2004. Collections of Podium Italia are always actual, timely and made up by professionals on the basis of the last trends of European haute couture taking into consideration the preferences of our customers. Clothes, footwear, bags, accessories, fashion little things – here is everything to get dressed from top to toe to highest class. Skilled consulting salesclerks and boutique manager will always find answers on any questions, they are hospitable and polite. Each of us will professionally and kindly help to choose what fits exactly yourselves. Individual approach to every customer is our credo. We thoroughly study favours, tastes and preferences of our guests and always unobtrusively anticipate their wishes. Street Address: Khamid Alimdjan square, West side Opening Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Snob’s Platinum The famous multi brand boutique in Tashkent that offers apparel, footwear and accessories for men and women from well-known designers of the fashion world, mainly - Italian. There are seasonal discounts. Prices are high. Street Address: 51, Sadik Azimov Street Opening Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 Telephone : +99871 236-34-63 Web: www.snob.uz 62

BOUTIQUE AND FASHION SHOPS TASHKENTBoutique & Fashion shopsUnited Colours of BenettonUnited Colors of Benetton is a well-known global brand with an international style thatcombines colour, energy and practicality. The collections for women, men and childrenoffer a total look for everyday, work and leisure, in the city and outdoors.Established since 1965, United Colours of Benetton is now present in 120 countriesaround the world, it has a strong Italina character that is strongly reflected in its style,passion and quality. Heavily involved in cultural issues, the brand is known for itscontroversial campaigns that challenge society.In Tashkent, there are two shops of Benetton collection, one is on Zarafshan Street,between broadway and Alisher Navoi Theatre, and the second one is on the ShahrisabzStreet. Street Address: 5, C -2 block * 24B, Zarafshan Street Opening Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 63

SOUVENIRS Souvenir Shopping Street Address: National Park of Uzbekistan Abulkasym Madrassah The madrassah became a workshop of Tashkent toy factory, after which the building was gradually destroyed and eventually lose its former appearance, turning into a communal courtyard at the factory. After long reconstruction works, on August 30, 1987 the opening ceremony of the restored madrassah was celebrated in the city. After the re-opening, the madrassah has ceased to be merely a monument. Now every khudjras (cells) of the building became workshops of artists and craftsmen that serve the best shopping place of souvenirs for tourists.TASHKENT Broadway Sailgokh Street, known locally as ‘Broadway’, has some street artists and painters, who display their original artworks. The Broadway street is in the very center of Tashkent and connects two main squares of the city, Amir Temur and Independent squares. There are many shopping centers, fashion shops, boutiques, restaurants, and cafes are located on and around the Broadway in Tashkent. Here you may also pick up some handmade crafts, souvenirs and bric-a-bracs. Tashkent’s Broadway is also one of the greenest parks in the city with a huge area of shady trees and beautiful fountains. Street Address: Saylgoh Street Opening Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 Khazrati Imam Architectural Complex The whole complex was named Hazrat Imam (in the modern pronunciation of Hast Imam) on behalf of the Sheikh Kaffal Shashi. Today over 20 craftsmen sell their hand made products inside the courtyard of Barakhan Madrassah at Khazrati Imam complex in Tashkent. You will find here everything from ikat fabrics to jewelry, woodcarving to pottery. Street Address: Zarkaynar Street64

SOUVENIRSJewelry & AntiquesSwarovskiSwarovski, the world leader in cut crystal, brings you the latest in crystal glamour andinnovation in fashion jewellery, gifts, home accessories and must have collectibles in itsbranded boutique in Tashkent.This flagship store of Swarovski is located in the center of Tashkent, on Navoi Street,close to the Pakhtakor Stadium.Street Address: 14, Navoi StreetOpening Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 TASHKENTTashkent Clock TowersThe newly constructed Tashkent Twin Clock Towers houses a showroom displayingancient and contemporary jewelry masterfully created by members of crafts dynasties.The old Twin Clock Tower complex offers to visitors unique samples of traditional Uzbekarts and antiques. It includes a colorful collection of ethnographic clothing, suzane,carved wood items by masters of Tashkent and Kokand schools, ceramics, paintings,and pottery items made by various Uzbek local art schools. Besides in the Twin ClockTowers there is exhibitionof works by contemporaryartists and designers of 21st-century. These include fabricsand clothing crafted by youngmasters using restored ancienttechnologies. Best examplesof national handicraft art,antiques, jewelry and worksof contemporary painters’galleries are located insideboth of Tashkent’s Twin ClockTowers.Opening Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 65

ENTERTAINMENT The “Ofarin” Dance Theatre The “Ofarin” Dance Theatre led by Aliya Shalkharova was established in July 2003. In March 2004 its first choreographic show “Rakkosa” (The Dancer) was performed on the stage of the State Acade Bolshoy Theater after Alisher ofarin. Within four years of its creative activity “Ofarin” has produced five sole programmes: “Rakkosa”, “Dreams come true”, “Dancing is my life”, “Cradle for the Planet” (Netherlands - Uzbekistan), “Dreams” (Great Britain - Uzbekistan).TASHKENT Russian Drama Theatre The theatre was created in 1934. The Founders of the theatre were its art director, V. A. Chirkin, and director, M. K. Vulkonsky. The basis of its repertoire has been modern plays dealing with current issues, taking into consideration social, moral and ethical questions. At various times the plays of V. Vishnevski, A. Arbuzov, K. Simonov, V. Rozov, M. Roshchin, I. Dvoretski, A. Salynski, A. Gelman, M. Shatrov, A. Chhaidze and many others have been produced. National Drama Theatre There are 540 seats in this theatre’s auditorium. Tickets can be purchased in advance or directly before the beginning of a play. Performances staged in this theatre are all in Uzbek. Those spectators who do not speak Uzbek will be interested in the musical-choreographic performance “Oh, woman”, staged on the basis of the legends and songs of Uzbek folklore. 66

ENTERTAINMENT TASHKENTTashkent ZooThis 22.7 hectare zoological park is a cultural, educational and researchestablishment. The zoo was founded in 1924 on an area of about 3 hectares allocatedby the governor general. By the end of the 1940’s, construction of the Tashkent Zoohad been completed. The zoo, at that time, housed about 200 species of animals.In 1994, the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan made the decision toconstruct a new zoo to meet all modern requirements and standards. In 1997, on theIndependence Day, the new zoo which is located near the botanical garden, beganits operations, adding up to a total of 22.7 hectares in size.All open air cages, whichever possible, are of a landscape type, and correspondto all modern requirements. Since 1998, the Tashkent Zoo has been a member ofEARAZA (Euro-Asian Regional Associationof Zoos and Aquariums). In 1997, afteropening the new Zoo, the quantity ofanimals reached a total of 85 species. Inthe year 2004, this number has increasedto 349 (nearly 3000 individual animals).One feature of the new zoo is its sea aquasystems in the aquarium.In the sea aqua systems, you can viewsea animals: sharks, murens, fish, polyps,and much more. Today, live mammals include 58 species and 189 specimens,birds include 74 species and 472 specimens, reptiles and amphibians include 26species and 81 specimens, and fish include 191 species and 2141 specimens. Thespecialization of the Tashkent Zoo is the reproduction of birds of prey. Good resultshave been achieved on the breeding of birds of prey - the white-headed griffon,black griffon and condor. Large-scale scientific work on the cultivation of rare andendangered species of animals is being conducted. The Tashkent Zoo has closerelations with 46 zoos all over the world.Address: 232A, Bogishamol streetGPS: 41°20'31\"N 69°17'1\"ETashkent AquaparkOn a scorching sunny day, people are irresistibly drawn to immerse themselvesin the nearest cool water. Fulfilling this need is easy, without leaving the comfortof the capital city. The modern Aquapark entertainment complex, in the heart ofTashkent, offers an excellent opportunity for a variety of fun activities in the water.There is something in the Aquapark for everyone - including pools for kids andteenagers, jacuzzi with water massage, a large wave pool, and water slides. Thewater in all facilities of the Aquapark is safe for drinking and meets internationalStandards. Three powerful pumping stations are equipped with chemical andbiological filtration technology by the American company Culligan, providinga continuous supply of clean water. It also offers five high-quality cafes, servinga wonderful range of international cuisine. Visitors will be pleasantly surprisedby the level of service and quality, as all of the attendants are experiencedprofessionals. And in the evening, itprovides private facilities and catering forfamily celebrations, official receptions, VIPevents and corporate parties; all in a quiet,park-like setting.Address: 107, Amir Temur Str. 67Tel.: (+ 998 71) 238 56 25, 234 41 33,234 45 45

TASHKENT ENTERTAINMENT Movies and Cinemas 5D Cinema This mini cinema is located in one of Tashkent’s largest public parks. It could be claimed to be one of the world’s smallest cinemas. Located on the left hand side of the Bobur Street entrance to the park. It appears to be a permanent structure with a concrete and tile base complete with mains electricity. The minute box office is to the left of the digital projector set up. The cinema seats nine patrons, in luxury aircraft style seating and supplies 3D glasses for show that lasts some fifteen minutes. Address: Main Pedestrian Avenue, Bobur Park (Bobur Boci),Tashkent 100100Street Mini Cinema A second 3D mini cinema that has recently opened in the Bobur Park Pleasure Gardens which is a must visit for people who enjoy 3D shows. Address: Central Bobur Park, 68 Yakkasarray District,Tashkent

ENTERTAINMENTMovies and CinemasPremier Hall CinemaA large modern purpose built 5 screen(4 internal and 1 external) cinema thatwas constructed in the latter part of the1970’s. Its style and architecture canonly be described as extreme Uzbek.The building housing the cinema alsocontains a bar and a restaurant thathave separate entrances at the righthand side of the cinema. They bear thenames F Bar and F Cafe. In the summertime the F Bar has an outside area on theforecourt facing towards Shota Rustavelli Street. A fifth screen is installed here againstthe wall of the main building and films are projected for the entertainment of diners.The Premier Hall Cinema usually screens films of Russian and occasionally Uzbek origin.If a Western film is screened, it is usually dubbed into Russian. The Premier Hall Cinemais a high quality cinema. Address: 25 Kunaeva Street,TashkentCinema ASIA TASHKENTCinema ASIA is completely renovated and equipped with modern technologyfrom manufacturers 5- screen cinema, where the wooden seats were replaced by acomfortable easy chair with high back and reclining armrests, there were new cinemascreens and high-quality sound.While watching the film, due to the special form of the screen that is designed for eachcinema and 3D systems Real 3D activated for 100% “presence effect”. Viewers are fullyimmersed in the events happening on the screen, while sometimes feeling like theyare becoming part of the most fantastic events. While watching movies, you will beaccompanied by magnificent and still image resolution in 2K issued for the screen anddigital projector sound speakers - Dolby. Address: The Eye Clinic “Scifo Dono” 69 (Yunus-Abad district) Telephone: (+998 71) 224-21-11, 775- 00-17

ENTERTAINMENT Movies and Cinemas Cinema Palace named after Alisher Navoi A large and luxurious cinema located in the centre of Tashkent City. The inside decoration can only be described as ‘Uzbek’ in style. It was built after the 1964 earthquake, which destroyed most of the city centre. Address: st. Navoi, 15 (Shayhontoxur area) Landmark: the former “Panoramic” theater “Ilkhom» Phone: (+998 71) 241-03-84, 241-03-40, 241-04-90 Metro: PakhtakorTASHKENT Cinematrix Forsage 3D-cinema Address: Ave, Uzbekistan 98 Address: Yunusabad 8, 39 (Yunus-Abad (Shayhontoxur area) district) Landmark: In front of bowling center Reference points: the left of the Uzbowling, Film Olami restaurant Yunusabad (circle) Phone: (+998 71) 120-47-47, 120-00-11 Phone: (+998 91) 798-58-85 Metro: Bunyodkor CineStar 3D E-mail: [email protected] Address: C-5, ul. Sharaf Rashidov, 71 (Yunus-Abad district) Flagman 3D Cinema Landmark: German embassy, restaurant Address: Mukimiy, 2A (Chilanzar) Majeur Landmark Entertainment Complex Phone: (+998 90) 999-99-86 Flagman E-mail: www.CineStar3D.uz Phone: (+998 90) 606-73-33 Metro: Hamza City Makon Cinema Address: Baynal Minal, 16 (Chilanzar) Landmark National Park named after Alisher Navoi Phone: (+998 90) 968-27-58, (+998 71) 200-30-30 Fax: 288-88-07 Metro: Bunyodkor70

ENTERTAINMENTBowlingBowling in Tashkent TASHKENTBowling is a very ancient game, which originated deeply in centuries. From timesEgyptian pharaohs the game was known for the world which it was quite possibleto consider as the prototype present bowling. For this reason sometimes people call“Bowling” as the game of pharaohs.In the modern world the popularity of bowling is increasing among youth and thepeople of the senior age. Playing bowling is the best way to relax in days off.The popularity of bowling in Uzbekistan is growing, and now fans of the most popularkind of sports can try on the ultra-modern equipment from the bowling companies.On April 28, 2013 under the auspices of bowling Federation of Uzbekistan hosted theIII tour of rating Championship of Uzbekistan of the 1st and 2nd League on bowlingamong professionals and amateurs.45 people from regions and the capital took part in the competition.In a final stage Gayrat Gafurov and Erkin Azimov met, and the winner of which becameErkin Azimov. The third honored place has taken Gafur Azimov.Favorite of the competition, the finalist of two previous tours, Anvar Sadikov, went outfrom a tournament already in the quarter of the final, but managed to set the record inone game of the III tour, collecting 222 scores.The winner of the 2nd league became Laziz Boltayev.In the break time among qualified games and the final stage, has been played thelottery. The main prize got a sportswoman Sayyora Mahmudova. Prizes also got IvanSinyukov, Farhod Hasanov and Yanis Chapnoklidi.This is one of the reasons why bowling is a growing trend in Uzbekistan. Several bowlingarenas are erected in all over of Tashkent.Uzbowling 718/1, Almazar Str.(metro station Bunyodkor)tel.: (+998 71) 232 17 84, 232 25 71http://www.uzbowling.uz

ENTERTAINMENT Kazakhstan Cinema - Billiard club & Bingo Bowling 86, AmirTemur Str. tel.: (+998 71) 235 24 92, 106 20 77TASHKENT Yulduz Bowling Black andWhite - Billiard club 60, AmirTemur Str. 71, Sharaf Rashidov Str., C-5 tel.: (+998 71) 232 20 02, 232 17 18 near Opera Night Club City Bowling Cosmonauts avenue Amaco Bowling 24, Oybek Str.72

ENTERTAINMENT TASHKENTTashkentland (Tashkent Disneyland) Where to go for a fun afternoon with a group of friends? Where can guests of our city, exhausted from touring the majestic ancient monuments, go to relax? What do children in Tashkent and Tashkent region dream about? Of course, this Tashkent Disneyland - namely, the so-called Park of Culture and Recreation, or “Kongil ochish”, which is located in the vicinity of the National Bank of Uzbekistan, across from the Aquapark. The most advanced attractions are at your service in this wonderfully green and calm corner in the center of the noisy city. No doubt will the “Dizzy rollercoaster” ride raise your adrenaline level; the “Room of fear” rattle your nerves; and the “Ferris Wheel” take you to unprecedented heights, from which you will have a magnificent view of all of our beautiful city, as in the palm of your hand! You will certainly be delighted with the “jungle” ride: here you can guide a boat through thickets of tropical plants, among which are visible “wild beasts”, all with “jungle” sound effects to complete the illusion of a trip through the tropical jungle. And what is a park without a classic carousel and happy children holding their parents’ hands. “Tashkent-Land” awaits you on weekdays and holidays. If you have not yet decided what to see on your vacation, a visit to Tashkent Disneyland is a must!Address: Str.Temur, 107 (Yunus-Abad district)Landmark: Hotel IntercontinentalTel: (+998 71) 238 56 25Metro: BodomzorOpening hours: from 10:00 to 21:00 73

TASHKENT RECREATIONAL Babur Recreation Park Babur Recreation Park is another amusement park in the center of Tashkent, with lots of green spaces and beautiful pond in the center. Babur Park in Tashkent is home to the Seattle Peace Park, a collection of small tiles designed by Tashkent and its sister city – Seattle. Seattle Peace Park is a heartwarming reminder of the Cold War from children’s perspectives. Along the main alley of Babur Park, ceramic tiles along the way display hopes of peace and a better future. These tiles were made in the 1980s by schoolchildren from Seattle, hence the unusual unofficial name of the park. The 10,000 tiles of the park are incredibly moving because of their simple, yet timeless message to favor peace and friendship over war and distrust. Babur Culture and Recreation Park in Tashkent is also home The Peace Bell is rung every year on International Day of Peace on September 21 as a call for non-violence and cease-fire as well as a commitment to the ideals of friendship and concord. As the park is located near the Tashkent University of Pedagogy, you will see lots of students in the park throughout the year. There is also good collection of amusement rides in the park to excite children. Seattle and Tashkent have – rather astonishingly – been twin cities since 1973, long before the relations of the superpowers began to thaw. The partnership between both cities began only five years after the Soviet intervention during the Prague Spring in 1968. It was the first city partnership between a US and a Soviet city and it has continued until today. Street Address: 33, Bobur street,Tashkent Telephone :+998 71 255 23 25 74

RECREATIONALLibrariesAlisher Navoi State LibraryThe Alisher Navoi State Library traces its history back to 1870, when it was founded bythe first governor general of Turkestan, Alexander von Kaufmann. The library’s excellentrare book collection” with some items dating back to von Kaufmann’s original holdings”includes many valuable prerevolutionary books and manuscripts. The main collection ofprerevolutionary Turki-language newspapers is also housed in the rare book collection.Apart from the main catalogue, there is a very useful catalogue of Uzbekistan-relatedmaterials both in Russian and in Uzbek located on the third floor, as well as a card indexof materials on Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Another separate catalogue indexes Sovietjournal articles relating to Uzbekistan; ask for the “Uzbekistanica” catalogue. TASHKENT1 Mustaqillik Sq.,Tashkent Uzbekistan700000Central State Archive of UzbekistanThe State Archives provides three main finding aids for its materials. Archivists directresearchers first to the published archival guides. Because the latest edition was issuedin 1976 -- a time when guides usually provided only minimal information” they are notterribly detailed, but they do give the numbers of the main institutional fondly (archivalgroupings). For the prerevolutionary documents, scholars can then turn to the cardcatalogue on the second floor, where all of the archival files are listed by subject. Forpost-1917 materials, bound opisi (inventories), held in the third-floor reading room,describing the contents of each fond. TsGARU’s journal and newspaper holdings, whichinclude the most complete runs available of such prerevolutionary papers TurkestansieVedomosti, are found in the basement.2 Chilonzar St.,Tashkent Uzbekistan 700043Tel: 77-10-92Director: Irkin Abdullaevich AbdullaevHours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-6pm; Saturday 9am-5pmTel: 39-43-41Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm; Sat.-Sun. 8pm-5pmTelephone :+998 71 255 23 25 tel.: (+998 71) 255 38 89, 255 47 92 75

TASHKENT RECREATIONAL Libraries Fundamental Library The Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences Library contains all the major works of scholarship and much of the popular literature produced in Uzbekistan over the past 50 years. This library is indispensable for finding doctoral and candidate dissertation abstracts defended in Uzbekistan. Scholars can usually receive the materials they request within 30 minutes to one hour at the Academy of Sciences Library, which makes it a more convenient place to work than Navoi. Reading rooms at the library are large and well-lit, and since the library occupies a central building in the Academy of Sciences complex (Akademgorodok), it can be reached easily from the various Academy institutes. Its journal and newspaper collection also fills in some of the lacunae at Navoi and TsGARU. Academy of Science of Uzbekistan 13 Muminov St.,Tashkent Uzbekistan 700170 Tel: 62-74-08 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm 76

RECREATIONAL TASHKENTCharvak lakeCharvak lakeCharvak reservoir is located on the river Chirchik several downstream from theconfluence of the rivers and Pskem Chatcal, Ugamsky between spurs and ridgesChatkalsky Western Tien Shan.The reservoir is formed by bulk-rock dam height of 168 meters Chorvoq plant. Thevolume of the reservoir is about 2 cubic km. The level of the reservoir is significantlyreduced in the summer, because its waters are used for irrigation and solving problemsof irrigated agriculture in the valley Chirchic.The settlement Chorvoq incurred during the construction of hydroelectric powerstation Chorvoq in 1964, was originally a completely Russian-speaking - a kind of islandof Russian culture in the mountains of Uzbekistan. During the Soviet period there werealso schools, and kindergartens, and cultural center, and even a summer cinema “LightsCarvaka”. Chorvoq the modern village is located in the immediate vicinity of the theancient village Hodzhikent . Hodzhikent means “holy town.” Legends say Hodzhikentsame age Tashkent. The historic core of Hodzhikent - spring with millennial plane treeson the left bank of the Chirchik in the XIX century. There was a giant - one of the largestin Central Asia - the plane tree, which was placed in the hollow of a roadside teahouse.And if we assume that the legends are true, there is, perhaps, in the most northern placewhere footprints of Alexander the Great. Perhaps it is in this amazing beauty of themountains, he decided to turn back to the south of India, as on the north and east of Aksustretched mysterious man’s land, held that, apparently, was pointless. For Alexander itwas the edge of the known world. For you - a place covered with legends and mysteries,the source of knowledge about the wonderful past of the region. Currently here, asthroughout the county, has grown an incredible number of restaurants, cafes, motelsand others, where you can stop to rest, and eat inexpensive meal.Coordinates: 41 ° 38’01”E 69 ° 56’49”N 77

TASHKENT ART Best Tashkent Art Galleries Academy of Arts Exhibition Hall The Central Exhibitions Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan is engaged in the organization of art exhibitions in Uzbekistan and abroad. The Central Exhibitions Hall of the Academy of Arts in Tashkent is located in the center of Tashkent, close to the Tashkent Palace Hotel and Central Department Store of Tashkent. The Central Exhibitions Hall of the Academy of Arts in Tashkent organizes cultural exhibitions and displays the best works of Uzbek artists. These include the traditional exposure on national holidays – Navruz and Independence Day, “Our Heritage”, “From museums and private collections,” “New Names”, “Traditional Crafts”, a concert and exhibition of the “Spring Salon”, “December Nights “as well as receiving foreign exhibitions, which is being implemented with the assistance of foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Uzbekistan. Street Address : 40, Sh.Rashidov avenue, Tashkent Telephone : + 998 71 156-3196 Web : www.artacademy.uz Azia Gallery Azia Gallery is the first art gallery in Uzbekistan, focused on modern visual art. Exhibition actions and new original projects in the field of visual art are the main concepts of the Gallery. The goal of events is to ensure support to painters, photographers, masters of video-art both in Uzbekistan and abroad. Also the project is directed to develop creative communications between professionals, the international cultural exchange in the field of fine arts. Creative meetings, round tables, master classes with representatives of art, art critics and curators of the best museums and galleries of the world showing interest to the art of Central Asia are organized at Street Address : 25, Kunaeva street78 Azia Fine Arts Gallery. Telephone : (+99890) 3708855 Web : www.aziagallery.com

ARTBest Tashkent Art GalleriesCaravanserai of CultureStreet Address: 37A, Yusuf Hos Hojib StreetTelephone :(998-71) 256-35-56Web:www.caravanserai.uzTashkent House of Photography TASHKENTThere is a place in Tashkent that is really worth visiting if you have some interestin photography. It’s the Tashkent House of Photography, opposite to theInternational Congress Hall of Uzbekistan, at the Amir Temur Square. TashkentHouse of Photography, which was home to the Museum exhibition of the historyof the peoples of Uzbekistan in the past, is a place that regularly organizes anddisplays exhibition of best works of Uzbek and world-wide known photographers.Tashkent House of Photography has a vast exhibition hall area of 1500 square.One of the largest projects of the Tashkent House of Photography is to conducta “TashkentAle” – Tashkent International Photographic Biennial – in conjunctionwith the Fund “Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan”, the Academy of Arts ofUzbekistan, Tashkent city administration and other interested organizations. Thisevent, held once every two years, attracting hundreds of participants from aroundthe world. Street Address: 4, Istikbol Street Telephone :(99871) 2335168 79

TASHKENT ART Best Tashkent Art Galleries Centre of National Arts One of the famous cultural organizations of Uzbekistan – Fund Forum has realized the idea to collect samples of the national culture, art and traditions of Uzbek people under the dome of the Centre of National Arts in Tashkent. It became the place to promote and exhibit the customs, art, crafts and way of life of the Uzbeks. The Centre of National Arts in Tashkent focuses both on traditional and the modern art of Uzbekistan – painting, sculpture, graphics, design, cinema, theater, national dance, weaving. In this center, which is located near the famous Chorsu Bazaar, another cultural hub of Tashkent, you can find works of well-known folk artists, the younger generation of artists and those who are promoting Uzbek culture and representing the country at international exhibitions and festivals. Throughout the year, National Arts Centre’s exhibition hall organizes various events. So whenever you visit the center, you may witness one of the top cultural activities in the city, including exhibitions of traditional and modern art with the participation of foreign artists, fashion shows, youth action and much more. Grand Scene of National Dance of the Centre of National Arts regularly organize show programs including a dance performance by the theater of modern dance “Ofarin”, presentation of folk and ethnic Uzbek clothing by Fashion Theatre, as well as seasonal collection of the House of Style. The Centre of National Arts in Tashkent is also home to the workshops of the craftsmen, including gold embroiderers, potters, miniature and mint masters, carpet weavers, woodcarving and jewelry masters. Along with this, the center promotes the culinary traditions of Uzbekistan. Here you can taste the best selections of Uzbek and world cuisine. The Centre of National Arts is one of the best sights of Tashkent, which allows simultaneous touch with many different areas of the unique culture of the Uzbek people, representing all regions of Uzbekistan. Street Address: Zarqaynar Street Telephone :+ 998 71 150-40-12, 150-40-13 80

EXHIBITIONSExhibitions in Tashkent19th Tashkent International Tourism Fair - “TITF 2013” TASHKENTDate: October 08-10, 2013Venue: NEC Uzexpocentre,Tashkent, UzbekistanOrganizer: UzbektourismTITF takes a special placeamong exhibitions of theCentral Asian region and it isconsidered as the most visitedevent in the country. This yearUzbekistan will host the 19thTITF. Nowadays, over 828 touristorganizations operate in thecountry, 318 companies havelicense to offer accommodation services. Last year more than 1 million internationaltourists visited Uzbekistan.TITF 2013 represents:• the specialized exhibition joining the companies from all over the world, providing all kinds of tourism services and extensive information on tourism;• the professional tourism exhibition focused on a wide range of domestic and foreign professionals of tourism business;• the provision to all visitors and exhibitors of the necessary information about the different types of leisure activities and new routes;• the maximum participation effectiveness, which creates unlimited opportunities for your business development.The results of the participation in the exhibition:• providing a full range of travel services to a wide range of professionals;• exchange of information on innovations for the upcoming season and work experience gained during the past season;• the acquisition of new business partners and contacting;• getting acquainted with the potential of the country conducting the exhibition and a number of factors positively influencing the overall image of the world tourist industry promotion as a whole.A number of seminars, presentations of foreign and domestic companies, as well aspress conferences demonstrating the active work of tourism industry leaders will beheld at the exhibition. 81

EXHIBITIONS Exhibitions in Tashkent Other exhibitions are: Construction machinery. Expo Construction Uzbekistan 2013 10th International Building Exhibition “Construction. Construction materials. “ Date: October 02-04, 2013 Venue: Uzexpocentre, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Organizer: ZAR EXPOTASHKENT CIPS 2013 UZMEDEXPO-2013 Uzbekistan 7th Central Asian International Exhibition 6 - International Specialized Exhibition for “Protection, Security and Fire Safety.” Medicine. Date: October 08-10, 2013 Date: October 03-05, 2013 Venue: Uzexpocentre, Tashkent, Venue: Uzexpocentre, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Organizer: TNT Productions, Inc. Organizer: TNT Productions, Inc. Auto & Parts Uzbekistan 2013 UzComak - 2013 9th Uzbek International Exhibition - “Cars, The 5th Uzbekistan International Parts, Service Equipment”. Specialised Exhibition “Road Building and Date: November 12-14, 2013 Municipal Machinery and Equipment – Venue: Uzexpocentre, Tashkent, UzComak - 2012” Uzbekistan Date: November 12-14, 2013 Organizer: ITE Uzbekistan Venue: Uzexpocentre, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Organizer: ITE Uzbekistan TransUzbekistan - 2013 10th Uzbekistan International Exhibition. Showcasing Transport and Logistics. Date: November 12-14, 2013 Venue: Uzexpocentre, Tashkent, Uzbekistan82 Organizer: ITE Uzbekistan

Local Food & Cuisines EATING OUT Bahor Restaurant Address: 8, Ahunbabaev Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 233 7263 Operation Hours : 10am – 12amArt Café UchkudukAddress: 332a, Uygur Street, TashkentContact: (+99871) 243 5905Email: [email protected]: www.uchquduq.uzOperation Hours : 10am – 11pm Eski Shahar Restaurant TASHKENT Address: 35A, A. Kadiriy Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 241 5200 Operation Hours : 11am – 11pmGolubie Kupola Theme RestaurantAddress: 77, Sharaf Rashidov Street, Mirabad District, TashkentContact: (+99871) 256 2727Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/GolubieKupolaOperation Hours : 12pm – 12am Cafe Nur Address: 79, H Asomov Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 241 1752 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bek.uz Operation Hours : 10am – 11pm 83

EATING OUT Central Asian Plov Center Central Asian Plov Cente’s atmosphere is colorful. Seen from the outside, it looks like a campground with a half dozen sooty black cauldrons boiling on the open fires. Address: 1, lftihor, Tashkent Operation hours : 10am – 2 pmTASHKENT Sarbon Apetit Restaurant Sato Restaurant Restaurant Sarbon Apetit is an elite Address: 16, Abdulla Qahhor Street, themed restaurant in the center of Tashkent. Besides the Uzbek pilav Tashkent and kebabs, Sarbon Apetit Restaurant Contact:(+99871) 150 0660 serves various types of Uzbek dishes Email: [email protected] that are cooked according to the Website: www.sato.caravangroup.uz ancient recipes passed down from generation to generation that you hardly find in other dining in Tashkent: guja, jarkop, mahara, shilpildok, hasip, halim, sumalak, holvartar.... Address: 92, Amir Temur Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99897) 400 1010 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sarbon-appetite.uz Marakanda Restaurant Address: 316, Karasaray Street, Sabir Rakhimov District, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 228 6898, (+99890) 988 7750 Email: [email protected] Website: www.marakanda.uz Operation Hours : 11am – 12am Sharshara Restaurant Address: Off Gafur Gulyam Street, Tashkent Contact : (+99871) 144 583584

EATING OUT Daidaiya Chinese Restaurant Address: 30, T. Shevchenko Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 252 5694 (+99871)252 5694 Email: [email protected] Operation Hours : 11.30am – 11pmAl-Qasr Restaurant Jumanji Restaurant TASHKENTAddress: 83, Babur Street, Tashkent Address: 62/2, Yusuf Hos HozhibContact: (+99871) 281 4477 Street, Yakkasaray District, (+99871) 281 4787 TashkentEmail: [email protected] Contact: (+99871) 255 8671Operation Hours : 12pm – 12am Email: [email protected] Website: izumi.caravangroup.uz/eng Dar Restaurant Address: 21, H. Oripov Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 237 3545 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dar.uz Operation Hours : 11am – 12amDruzhba Chinese Restaurant Izumi Japanese RestaurantAddress: 12, Oybek Street, Tashkent Address: 18, A. Kahhar Street,Contact: (+99871) 252 7821Operation Hours : 11am – 11pm Yakkasaray District, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 150 9949 Email: [email protected] Website: izumi.caravangroup.uz/eng Operation Hours : 12pm – 12am 85

EATING OUT Manas Art Cafe & Restaurant Address: 12, Usmon Nosir Street, Yakkasaray District, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 252 3811 Website: www.manas.uz Ragu Indian Restaurant Address: 57, Hurshid Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 140 4401 Website: [email protected] Operation Hours : 10am – 11pmTASHKENT 12 Chairs Restaurant Address: 89, Nukus Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 129 1212 Email : [email protected] Website: www.12chairs.caravangroup.uz Ariston Park Restaurant Address: 21, H. Aripov Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 237 2614 Email : [email protected] Website: www.aristonpark.uz Affresco Italian Restaurant Address: 14, Babur Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 129 9090 Email : [email protected] Website : www.affresco.caravangroup.uz86

Cafe & Bars NIGHTLIFE Ye Olde Chelsea Arms Pub Address: 25, A. Kahhar Street, Yakkasaray District, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 215 7227 Email: [email protected] Website : www.chelsea.caravangroup.uz Operation Hours : 3pm – 5amGasthaus Restaurant & Pub TASHKENTAddress: 7, Ferghana Way Street, TashkentContact: (+99871) 299 7237Website: www.gasthaus.uz Charrington English Club & Restaurant Address: 46, Ivlieva Street, Yakkasaray District, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 255 6046 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.yandex.ru Operation Hours : 12am – 12pmChurchill Cigar BarAddress: 5, Shakhrisabz Street, Mirzo Ulugbek District TashkentContact: (+99871) 178 0050Email: [email protected] Website: www.brauhaus.uzOperation Hours : 12am – 12pmNight ClubsSMIAddress: 32, Oybek Street, TashkentContact: (+99871) 157 5753Neo Club (Former Sky Club) Baccara 87Address: 46, Ivlieva Street, Yakkasaray Address: Corner Amir Temur Street, District, Tashkent TashkentContact: (+99871) 120 5971 Contact: (+99871) 137 6358Email: [email protected]: www.ragugroup.comOperation Hours : 12am – 12pm

TASHKENT NIGHTLIFE Live Music and Dance Shows Live Music and Dance Shows Tashkent is full of magical restaurants, clubs & bars with live music and dance show programs. Most of top restaurants in Tashkent offer entertainment programs that include belly dancers, national dances or live music performance. Here are some of favourite restaurants with live entertainment in Tashkent. Be treated to a show while you dine. Al-Qasr Restaurant At all times, the East is attractive for its mysterious exoticism, but not always reveals its secrets inquisitive gaze. Restaurant Al Qasr in Tashkent is ready to share with you the secrets and the luxury of the East …. In the spacious hall, as in the palace of the sultan, you will offer delicious oriental and European cuisine that can inspire any gourmet. Vivid entertainment and beautiful music saxophone will leave no heart untouched. The night bar with a large selection of drinks and cocktails is waiting those who want to relax in the night. Restaurant Al Qasr in Tashkent always happy to see guests, especially if it’s noisy company, fun corporate parties or lavish wedding. Address : 83, Babur Street Opening Hours : Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 Telephone : (99871) 2814477, (99871) 2814787 88

NIGHTLIFE TASHKENTLive Music and Dance Shows BAHOR Restaurant Restaurant BAHOR – the place of splendid comfort, delicacy and elegancy! The Restaurant Bahor has been getting stronger and stronger through its fifty years of existence. Both metropolitan and the city’s guests may dully estimate the combination of fine Oriental ornament and European style elements gently drilling through the Restaurant’s atmosphere. The crystal chandeliers, elegant lighting, mahogany furniture, windows with gorgeous curtains, paintings on the walls, edge moldings in the Restaurant and all those make one feel like being transferred into other worlds. There is a live music program each night The Restaurant’s band offers different musical genres from jazz to romance, classic to disco. The performance of “BAHOR” Modern Dance Theater will amaze the guests. A huge assortment of menu can meet any caprice. Arabic, European, Indian, Uzbek, Italian, Chinese, Mediterranean, Turkish – these are just part of cuisine served in Address : 8, Ahunbabaev street Opening Hours : Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 Telephone : +998 71 233 7263Sam Prishol Bar Address : 33A, Shakhrisabz Street,Tashkent 89Located in the very centre of Tashkent, Opening Hours : Mo-Su 11:00-24:00close to the Mustaqillik Square, it is the Telephone : +998 71 241 5150famous bar in Tashkent, with excellentchoice of European and Caucasiancuisine. One has only to go inside, asthe tantalizing smell of hot meat withspices like pushing to get comfortableat the table and make a choice. And thechoice here is pretty wide. Barbecues –the main section of the menu, but notthe only.Beer, brewed right there in thebrewery, or tea with herbs emphasizingdistinctive taste and aroma of food. Alive music in the evenings, will be thefinal chord for every mood.

ACCOMMODATION 4 -5 Stars Hotel Dedeman Silk Road Grand Orzu Hotel Address: 7/8, Amir Temur Street, Address : 27, Makhmud Tarobi Street, Tashkent Tashkent Contact : (+99871) 120 3700, Contact : (+99871) 244 2808 Email : [email protected] (+99871) 234 4242 Website : www.orzu-hotels.com Email : [email protected] Website : www.orzu-hotels.com Park Turon Hotel Address: 1, Abdulla Kodiriy Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 140 6000 Website: www.theparkturon.com Le Grande Plaza Hotel Address: 2, Uzbekiston Ovozi Street 100047, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 120 6600 (ext. 707) Email : [email protected] Website: www.legrandeplaza.com Hotel Grand Mir Address: 2, Kunaev Street, Tashkent Contact: (+99871) 140 2000, 140 2040 Email : [email protected] Website: www.grandmirhotel.com Hotel Radisson SAS Address: 88, Amir Temur Street, Tashkent Contact: (+998 71) 140 2000 Email : [email protected] Website: www.tashkent.radissonsas.com

ACCOMMODATIONHotel Tashkent PalaceAddress : 56, Buyuk Turon Street, TashkentContact : (+99871) 120 5800Email : [email protected] : www.tashkent-palace.com3 StarsGrand Nur Hotel Sayohat Hotel TASHKENTAddress: 83, Malaya Koltcevaya Street, Address: 115, Buyuk Ipak Yuli Street, 100047 100069 Tashkent TashkentContact: (+98871) 148 5555 Contact: (+99871) 268 6815 /Asia Tashkent HotelAddress: 20, Usman Nosir Street, (+99871) 268 1630 Email: [email protected] Tashkent Website: www.sayokhat.uzContact: (+99871) 250 9680Website: www.asiahotels.uz Expo Hotel Address: 107, AmirTemur Street 10008, Tashkent Contact : (+988 71) 234 3494 Email : [email protected] Grande Plaza, Tashkent A luxurious hotel in the heart of the city ideal for leisure and business travelers. Different categories of rooms and suits with all modern amenities and facilities. Three restaurants servicing cuisines around the world. State of the art health club facilities with large ourdoor pool. Meeting rooms and banquet hall for any occasions up to 400 people with all required AV equipments. Uzbekistan, Tashkent, 100047, 2, Uzbekistan Ovozi Str.. Tel.:(99871) 120-66-00 Fax.:(99871) 120-63-18/19 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.legrandeplaza.com91

SAMARKANDSAMARKAND The History “A very large and splendid city” As aptly described by Marco Polo in his journey along the Silk Road, Samarkand is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, prospering from its location on the trade route between China and the Mediterranean Silk Road. Samarkand is also known as the “crossroad of cultures”. The ancient city of Afrosiab, an important settlement in the 1st Millennium was one of the jewels of the Silk Road; surrounded by Sogdians in 700B.C under the Achaemenid Dynasty of Persia before Alexander the Great conquered it in 329B.C. The Greeks referred to Samarkand as Marakanda to the Greeks. The architecture and townscape of Samarkand, situated at the crossroads of ancient cultures, are masterpieces of Islamic cultural creativity. This historic town illustrates its art, architecture and the most important stages of Central Asia and its cultural and political history. Samarkand is at least 2750 years old as traced in the holy Zoroastiaon book ‘Avesta’. Aside from its architectural history, Samarkand is the place of birth for the first paper mill in the world by two Chinese prisoners from the battle of Tallas in 751. Soon after, it spread to the west. Samarkand was the capital of Uzbekistan for 6 years from 1925 before returning the title back to Tashkent in 1930. 92

HISTORICAL SITES SAMARKANDRegistanRegistan or “Sandy place” in Persian, was once the heart of the ancient city of Samarkandduring the Temurid dynasty. Registan was a public square where people gathered to hearroyal proclamations, heralded by blasts on enormous copper pipes called dzharchis and alsoa place of public executions.It framed by 3 madrassahs, namely, Ulugbek Madrassah, built during the TemuridEmpire, Sher-Dor Madrassah(pg49), built during Yalangtush Bakhodur ruling and 10years later, the Tilya-Kori Madrassah(pg49) which was not only a residential college forstudents, but also played the role of Friday mosque. Location: Registan Street, Samarkand Fees: 3,700 som Coordinates: 39° 39’ 17.18” N 66° 58’ 32.46” E Ulugbek Madrassah Built in 1417, both in Samarkand and Bukhara, was a large urban project incorporating several mosques, caravanserais and bazaars altogether. However, only Ulugbek Madrassah (largest Madrassah in Samarkand) survived after so many centuries. This madrassah faced the Registan Square directly. The madrassah operated until the late 17th century, before it was transformed into grain storage for more than a century. Teaching functions were then resumed in the early 20th century. 93

1. Museum of History & Art of Uzbek People 7. Sher-Dor Madrassah2. Ruhabad Mausoleum 8. Bibi Khanum Mosque3. Mausoleum of Ak Saray 9. Saint Hazrati(Hizr) Mosque4. Gur Emir Mausoleum 10. Afrosiab Settlement5. Ulugbek Madrassah 11.  Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble6. Tilya-Kori Madrassah 12. Ishrat-khan Mausoleum *Map Courtesy of UzbektourismSAMARKAND 1 2S94AMARKAND

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SAMARKAND HISTORICAL SITES Sher-Dor Madrassah Sher-Dor or “Lion” Madrassah was built in the 17th century. Only the sons of wealthy families studied here, and they came from all over Central Asia. Training could last from ten to twenty years. The only subject students were required to take was the Koran, all the other subjects were optional and could be selected by the students according to their interests. The Madrassah was considered as radical in its uses of animal figures (the two figures in the corners are lions) which are usually prohibited in Islamic law. Tilya-Kori Madrassah Tilya-Kori (Gilded) Madrassah was built 10 years after Sher-Dor Madrassah. It was not only a place for training students but it also played the role of a grand mosque. The two-storied façade decorated with beautiful patterns, the dormitory building surrounding the vast courtyard and the abundantly gilded ornaments in the mosque’s main hall are among the stunning highlights of the madrassah which also were fundamental in naming the mosque, Til-Kori. 96

HISTORICAL SITESShah-i-Zinda EnsembleThe Shah-i-Zinda, meaning“The Living King” is a world famous necropolis which includes mausoleumsand other ritual buildings of the 9th, 14th and 19th centuries. It is not only the oldest monument inIslamic architecture, it is also an important pilgrimage site in Samarkand for both locals and tourist.The main body of Kusam-ibn-Abbas is situated in the northeastern part of the ensemble.This uniquecomplex of Shah-i-Zinda was formed over nine (11th – 19th) centuries and now includes more thantwenty buildings. Fees: 2,400 som Location: Rudakiy Road, M-37, Samarkand Contact: (+998 71) 233 5382 Coordinates: 39° 39’ 47.01” N 66° 59’ 16.83” EAfrosiab Settlement SAMARKAND“Everything I have heard about Samarkand is true, except the fact that it is more beautiful than I couldimagine“ said Greek King Alexander the Great who invaded Samarkand in 329 B.C.The ancient settlement of Afrosiab is situated on the spurs of Chupan-Ata hills to the northeast ofthe present-day Samarkand. According to legends, it was here, on the banks of the river Siab, thatTuranian king and hero Afrosiab, a character of the folk epic ‘Shahnama’, founded the town thatthen became the capital of Sogdiana. The Afrosiab site appeared as gloomy yellowish hills. Its panoramic view can be viewed from the citadel’s top. Location: Tashkent Road, Samarkand Coordinates: 39° 40’ 10.70” N 66° 59’ 15.25” EUlugbek ObservatoryAfter Mirzo Ulugbek’s death, the observatory was destroyed. Only in 1908, archaeologistVyatkin found the very first document where the observatory’s location was mentioned.Unfortunately, only underground parts of the sextant and basis of the building were saved.The Observatory of Ulugbek has been so famous because of the publishing of the “UlugbekZidj”, a book that consists of a theoretical description and drawings of about 1,000 celestialbodies. With amazing accuracy, the length of a star year by Ulugbek’s calculation is equal to365 days 6 hours 10 minutes 8 seconds whereas the actual length by modern data is 365days 6 hours 9 minutes 9.6 seconds. The deviation is only less than a minute despite nothaving any advanced optical instruments.Location: Tashkent Road, SamarkandContact: (+98866) 235 0345Coordinates:39° 40’ 30.02” N 67° 0’ 20.41” E 97

SAMARKAND HISTORICAL SITES Ruhabad Mausoleum Sheikh Burkhan ad-Din Sagardji who was highly respected by contemporaries of Temur, his wife Bibi-Halifa and their ten children, was buried here. Burkhan ad-Din Sagardji had a righteous mode of life and was respected for his high moral qualities. He was married to a Chinese Princess and died in China. The body of the saint was brought to Samarkand and buried here with his children. It was Sagardji who personally asked to be buried in Samarkand which he called “the city of God”. Legend says that under the dome there is a box containing seven hairs of the Prophet Mohammed. The laconic domed Ruhabad Mausoleum (The Abode of Spirit) is located near the Gur Emir Mausoleum. Location: Registan Street, Samarkand Coordinates: 39° 39’ 3.14” N 66° 58’ 5.69” E Bibi Khanum Mosque After his Indian campaign in 1399, Temur decided to undertake the construction of a gigantic mosque in his new capital, Samarkand. The Bibi Khanum mosque, dedicated to his wife Bibi, was built using precious stones captured during Amir Temur’s conquest in India. This immense edifice was once the largest structure ever built using unfired, un-reinforced mud brick. Bibi was buried in a tomb located in a madrassah complex just across the main road which leads from the old city of Afrosiab to the center of the Temurid city at the Registan. (The tomb is currently being restored) As Blair and Bloom suggest, “Temur’s mosque was designed not only to continue the Iranian imperial tradition, but also to symbolize his conquest of the world.” Fees: 1,200 som Location: Tashkent Street, Samarkand 98 Coordinates: 39° 39’ 38.84” N 66° 58’ 44.85” E