r/Tashkent

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Why is it hard to find friends in Tashkent

I'm 18M uzbek, live in Tashkent. I am kinda introvert but sometimes extravert too (mixed probably). Most of the time, I am shy to talk to people. But I am talkative to people who are not judgy and similar to me. i have few close friends and they're all busy, and so am I. And it feels like there is no more thing to talk about, I sometimes call them once in two weeks or longer, but I still feel alone. I am trying to find friends, no matter the gender, or even a girlfriend who speaks english and not with typical uzbek mindset. I really don't know what to do in weekends. I would love to go to places, go to hiking, go to entertainment places, go to eat, play sports/outdoor activities, play video games, shoot videos, do business maybe or just chat online. It's really hard to find these kind of people in public. I can find friends but not the ones who are really like me. Wherever I've been to, people there were judgy, speaks only russian, or just street guys who just walk and smoke. I have some international friends but I can't meet any of them

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Living 1 Month in Tashkent from London at 18 My experience

So im still planning to stay here another 2-3 years on a visa ( i only have a british passport sadly and got rid of my latvian last yr due to the 18yr old thing with war if i go there)

I can definetly say living here is still pricy i had my overall spending of 600 pounds witch is about 800 dolars living in Central mirabad.
Luckily my apartment is bought out so no rent was paid.
Transport i use train or bus getting around .on taxi is cheap but spendings add up id rather spend it on food lol.

1 MAIN issue is getting used for money and people trying to be friends with you for money.

when they find out your from london and where you live they think your some millionare in reality im broke lol. and always they talk about money witch is also hella anoying.

witch is why i avoid getting friends here when you tell them you do 50/50 on going out and pay for yourself they slowly get dry and dont want to go anywhere.

And in some places they inflate prices because your a tourist + they say like oh i dont have change witch is biggest bs iv talked to people here tourists from russia and they say thats the biggest scheme to get extra money

Also here its same as london in terms of money they love to spend their paycheck to look rich and wear fakes wich i never understand. its kinda obvious to tell if its fake or not lol.

Anyways food here is AMAZING id be eating shashliks or plov every other day lol the prices here are same basically everywhere its like chicken shop in uk their plov and shashliks.

Shashlik = kebab skewer

Im still trying to find cheap places to eat near the centre since most places are too expensive if you have any recommendations please tell me.

Air quality is deffinetly bad sometimes the dust would get stuck in my throat and you need to cought it out for a solid minute and the dust goes in your eyes.

Going out during day is also basically impossible tip is go out when UV-Index level is bellow 3.

Public transport is very packed and many people smell of sweat and stink please wear deodorant its like 1-2 bucks and lasts a couple weeks

My wifi here is good i have a Ethernet to my pc at 1GB(970mbs more accurate) so any IT people trying to live here you wont have issues with wifi and iv never experienced my light going off.

1 anoying thing is Amex isnt accepted anywhere like litrally no where so if you travel here make sure to have money in your card and for normal visa, mastercard apple pay it works perfectly fine most places accept it but do keep a Million or so in your pocket incase. 1.5% withdraw fee not including card transaction and i think its about 5-7.5 mil max depending on atm.

Any question or tips please tell me. 😄

Please dont message me asking to hang out in a nice way.

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u/Available-Boat-4334 — 6 days ago

кто-то есть?

Привет, тут есть русскоязычные пользователи? или только туристы с опытом прибывания в столице. Порекомендуйте сообщества где сидит Ташкент.

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u/__nechto_ — 5 days ago
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Russian Language

I will be visiting Tashkent for work 4 x 2 weeks for the next couple of years .

would like to learn some basic Russian to help a little with my visits .

ideally one or two online sessions a week

complete beginner, just looking for some basic knowledge

65 year old male - working as a technical consultant

any recommendations gratefully received

thank you

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u/BeautifulSpecific494 — 7 days ago
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Best Sports Bar in Tashkent?

Hello,

I am moving to Tashkent in the Summer and would like to know where I can watch live football.

I am a Celtic fan and would like to watch their games with a bit of atmosphere instead of enjoying them at home.

I had a look on Google and there appears to be two "Irish" bars, but they don't look like they play much football.

Can anyone recommend a decent place locals and expats go to watch UK football matches?

Thanks in advance 👍🏼

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u/Specialist_Letter407 — 11 days ago
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Hi, I am from China, and will come to Uzbekistan, stay there about a month for business, I can speak English, but cann't speak local language or Russian, if you are interested, please leave your message below.

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u/Dry-Bodybuilder-7542 — 14 days ago
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PayMe Experience In Tashkent(English Speaker)

Just so you know I am an Indian working in Tashkent.

The card system here is pretty different from overseas personally from India. One tap and you are done.

Similarly, I have been using PayMe lately in Tashkent . And unknowingly I have transferred 500000 million soms in my transport ATTO card. And it that money will never end I know it for sure.

After calling atto and payme, I found out voila there is no english being spoken over on phone. That's a really problem now. After much research and trying my luck I have found payme telegram number where you can chat with them in English. And i got connected to a English speaking executive.

He says in most cases you are refunded the money but it's totally on ATTO. Hopefully I will get the money back as he said.

Now the problem- Calculating the zeros in SOMS, kid you not one big task, especially while transferring the money.

My point being transfers are just a tap that's it and it's done, there definitely should be some sort of pin to avoid such transactions.

Anyone else who faced this?

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u/Comprehensive-Ad6744 — 14 days ago
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Any movie lover communities in Tashkent?

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for movie lover communities in Tashkent — film clubs, cinema discussion groups, screenings, or just people who enjoy watching and talking about movies together.

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u/Hot-Rutabaga-4575 — 14 days ago