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Scientists in Tajikistan are concerned about the disappearance of many varieties of vegetables and fruits. Despite the fact that new varieties are more resistant to adverse climatic conditions, the disappearance of traditional sorts for this area has a negative impact on the preservation of the country’s biodiversity, they say.
For almost two months already, the Tajik society has been involved in an intense debate over the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The government of Tajikistan adopted an anti-crisis program due to the ongoing events in Russia. However, the experts say it is too late because it takes many years to prepare for such crises.
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the Russian authorities started to mobilise its resources. Natives of Central Asia, who have received citizenship of Russia, are being invited to military commissariats. Meanwhile, contract soldiers – namely, migrants who can obtain a Russian passport for their military service in the longer term, are being mobilised.
Russia ranks first in the world by the number of sanctions imposed on her because of its military actions in Ukraine. It has negatively affected the incomes of ordinary citizens and migrant workers. The economic situation forces the natives of Central Asia working in Russia to look for new income opportunities.
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Most Tajik media try to avoid covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Some of them do it after receiving ‘instructions’ from the authorities, others say they fear for the Tajik migrants in Russia.
The consequences of economic sanctions against Russia imposed by the Western powers due to the war with Ukraine will affect Tajikistan in the worst possible way, the economists predict. (more…)
Combat actions in Ukraine took aback not only the Ukrainians, but also the citizens of Central Asian states who were in the country. Many of them left Ukraine on their own by moving to Eastern Europe. The authorities of Central Asian states are trying to evacuate their citizens by organising flights and helping on the site. (more…)
Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) residents say the Internet shutdown has worsened living, learning and business conditions.
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Low salaries and lack of social benefits cause an outflow of school teachers from Tajikistan – it is a matter of deep concern in society.