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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.
SOCIETY
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.
SOCIETY
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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Uzbekistan sells $3.6 billion worth of gold in three months, making up 44% of total exports
BUSINESS | 16:37
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Uzbekistan mandates Uzbek language finals for all graduates
POLITICS | 16:34
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WeChat Pay may enter Uzbek market through local system integration
BUSINESS | 16:13
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Central Bank keeps key interest rate unchanged at 14% per annum
BUSINESS | 16:05
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Russia’s Lavrov intervenes in Central Asia–EU ties, criticizes Western engagement while defending Moscow’s influence
POLITICS | 15:43
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Gas-rich Uzbekistan may increase Russian gas imports via Kazakhstan
BUSINESS | 12:45
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Government merges key medical institutions to form new university
POLITICS | 12:41
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Tashkent Metro to expand fleet with 56 new carriages by year-end
BUSINESS | 12:39
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Reduced duty-free limits raise questions: What if you can’t pay at the border?
BUSINESS | 12:37
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Government to offer thousands of assets, land, and mines for sale in 2025
BUSINESS | 11:45
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Uzbekistan wins $700 million arbitration case against Turkish textile company
BUSINESS | 11:42
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Lavrov’s diplomatic blunder in Samarkand met with bold public response
SOCIETY | 22:30 / 23.04.2025