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Those who live in Sergeli district of Tashkent, how's life there? How's this district different from others, what makes it unique? Pros and cons of living there? What are the main stereotypes or conceptions about it out there and how accurate are they?

Hi everyone!

We’ll be spending a few days in Uzbekistan, and I’d really appreciate some advice on how much time to allocate to Tashkent.

Our initial plan is as follows: We arrive in Tashkent at 13:00 and then take a high-speed train to Bukhara in the afternoon, arriving there around midnight. This gives us two and a half days in Bukhara. We chose to spend more time there because it seems very lively at night and has a great atmosphere.

After that, we head to Samarkand, arriving at 17:00. We plan to stay for one full day and half of the following day. On our last day, we take a morning train back to Tashkent, arriving at 12:00, with our flight departing at 17:30.

Now we’re considering changing the plan slightly: taking an earlier train back to Tashkent the day before, arriving around 22:00. This would give us the chance to explore Tashkent at night. In that case, our time in Samarkand would be reduced to half a day on arrival and about half (or slightly more) the next day.

Do you think it’s worth adjusting the schedule to spend an evening in Tashkent, orshould we stick with the original plan?

Any other recommendations are welcome. Thanks buddies!

im going to pursue mbbs in uzbekistan and was planning to apply to Tashkent state medical university, but my dad ended up applying to Tashkent pharmaceutical institute and neither of us knows anything about it 🤦‍♀️ i know it offers mbbs but I'm not sure if it's good to pursue there, so I would love some advice.

also alternatively should I apply to Tashkent main branch or urgench branch? i heard the main branch is more expensive so people prefer that less.

please let me know!

Men doim gapirganimda soʻzlarni qanday talaffuz qilishimga eʼtibor beraman .

Va bir narsaga amin boʻldimki , Andijon shevasida "F" ni "P" qilib talaffuz qilinar ekan .

Koʻp soʻzlarda shaftoli -shoptoli , farosat-parosat , taraf-tarap , fayz- payz , bunaqa soʻzlar koʻp . Koʻpincha F P ga oʻzgaradi . Bir ikkita soʻzdan tashqari .

Qiziq holati , ozroq qidiruvdan soʻng aslida eski turk tilida ham F harfi yoʻqligi maʼlum boʻldi . F harfli soʻzlar koʻpincha oʻzbek tiliga boshqa tildan kirib kelgan soʻzlar ekan .

Hozirgi uygʻur tilida ham shunga oʻxshash holat yani aslida F harfi yoq ekan . Bor lekin juda kam soʻzlarda .

Andijon shevasiga bu narsa qayerdan kelgan ekan .? 🤔

Oldindan shunday boʻlib kelganmi yoki keyinchalik uygʻurlar taʼsiri orqali mi ? Uygʻurlar taʼsiri deyotganim sababi . Fargʻona vodiysida koʻpgina kelib chiqishi uygʻurlarga taqaladigan odamlar borligi . Men yashaydigan joyda "Qashqar" mahalla degan joy bor . Nega unday deyilishi sababi esa mahalladagi odamlar asosan Qoshgʻarlik uygʻurlar boʻlgan ekan . A lekin hozir esa u yerda hech kim oʻzini uygʻur ham demaydi . Hammasi oʻzbek boʻlib ketgan. Oʻzbek tilida gapiradi .

Bu narsa faqat men yashovchi hududga xosmi yoki bilmadim .

Boshqa Andijonliklar ham shunday talaffuz qilishadi mi? Boshqa Fargʻona vodiysi shevalaridachi ularda qanday ? Ularda ham shu holat uchraydimi ?

I’m hoping to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience.
I’m a U.S. citizen and a Global Entry member. I recently returned to the U.S. after a trip to Kyrgyzstan. My itinerary was Kyrgyzstan → Germany → Newark.

When I arrived at Newark, I expected to use the Global Entry kiosk and leave as usual, but instead I was escorted to secondary inspection.

The CBP interview lasted quite a while. The officer asked a surprisingly wide range of questions, including:
Why I traveled to Kyrgyzstan.
Whether I still have another citizenship.
Which passports I used during the trip.
My job and employer.
My family.
Whether anyone had threatened, pressured, or tried to recruit me while I was abroad.
General questions about my trip and background.
At the end, the officer told me it was a “random security check,” and I was admitted without any issues.

No paperwork was given, nothing was seized, and my Global Entry still appears to be active.
This was the first time I’ve ever been referred to secondary inspection despite traveling internationally many times.

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( someone will definitely say "huh" in the comment )

Not trying to start a debate or anything. But I noticed there are lot of atheists in this sub, so I was wondering if this was common in uzbekistan, or is it just like a small minority.

Be proud Uzbekistan! Worst referee in the world.

Hello Lovely People! Hope all of you are doing great in life! I am planning a vacation with my family (wife and 8 year old kid) in mid October. Your beautiful country is one of the 2 options we have shortlisted with we leaning more towards your country. The only thing holding us back is very high flight rates, but let's see.

But that being said, there are a few things I would love to know before pulling the trigger.

1. The main point. I am an Indian. I know, we do not have a good name. A few things I agree we are to blame, but sometimes not. And I am a South Indian, non Muslim, with darker skin as well. So I would like to know, is there any dislike towards Indians in general?

2. I promise that I don't intend to misbehave with any women or create ruckus is your country. I am with wife and Kid. Also it is our 10th anniversary, hence wanted to take them out. Will it be safe for us and be treated decently?

3. I have a budget. I am not White or Arab. And our money is of low value. Hence my spending power won't be lavish. But still I understand, when I am in a different country for leisure, I should be useful and helpful for locals as well. I would love to spend money on more local stuff and people and not corporates. So I am trying to handle all myself than tour packages. How is the tipping culture? I don't want to be disrespectful. Also the bargaining part, will I be over-quoted for goods by locals?

4. I have heard that Uzbekistan Infra and transport are quite good. How is the taxi?

5. Do you guys have UPI/Google Pay? Or it's card? Or just Cash?

6. I know food will be meat heavy, but will there me some veg options as well? Feeding 8 year old can be a mess.

7. Kid when hungry gets cranky. Of course we will discipline her. She won't make noise or create ruckus. She doesn't really misbehave in public. But, kids can be unpredictable. Just a paranoid asking, do people tolerate or will I get arrested if she messes up?

8. In my place, it's close to 40 degrees Celsius with high humidity. Winter temperature will be about 27. Can I survive in October?

9. Not knowing Uzbek/Russian, how much will it hurt?

10. Will there be problems for me at the Tajikistan border due to my nationality?

I believe I typed a huge post here. My apologies. Just wanted to put forth what I intend and get some suggestions from you guys. I am just looking for a memorable vacation with family. So would be great to know if we will be accepted considering my race, religion and nationality.

Hi there, I'm looking (iʼm a girl) for a gay man (or a man who knows he is not attracted to women) who is interested in a lavender marriage or engagement.

Please do not message me if you are a straight man.

About me:

I'll turn 22 this year.

I'm open-minded, tolerant, active, and I already live independently from my parents and support myself financially.

I'm planning to apply for a master's degree in Europe in about two years.

I've tried dating men several times, but I've realized that I don't develop romantic feelings toward them. At the same time, my family is putting intense pressure on me to get married before I start my master's program, without knowing that I'm not attracted to men. My mother calls me almost every day, crying and trying to persuade me. I know that 22 is still young for marriage, but I need about three years to gain more time, freedom, and independence to build the life I want.

Because of that, I'm looking for someone in a similar situation—someone who may also be dealing with family or social pressure, or someone who simply wants a mutually respectful lavender marriage or engagement.

What I'm looking for:

A gay man (or a man who knows he is not attracted to women).

Non-religious, or at least respectful of different beliefs.

Open-minded, tolerant, easy-going, and emotionally mature.

Someone who has their own life, hobbies, interests, and preferably already lives independently.

Someone who is looking for genuine friendship, mutual support, and a clear agreement rather than a traditional romantic marriage.

This would be an arrangement based on honesty, trust, and mutual benefit, not deception toward each other. The goal is to help each other navigate family pressure, support one another as close friends, and continue building our own lives.

One important boundary: I do not want children in this arrangement, and I want to avoid pregnancy entirely. Abortion is not something I ever want to go through, so this is non-negotiable.

If this sounds like your situation, feel free to reach out. Please introduce yourself instead of sending just "Hi."

Hi everyone!

Sorry in advance for the long post!!

My wife and I are travelling to Tashkent this Sunday for 12 days. It’s our first time visiting Uzbekistan. I’m travelling for work, so I’ll be busy during weekdays, but my wife will have most days free on her own.

I’d really appreciate any advice, tips, or things you wish you knew before your first visit. Even small details are welcome!

Here are some questions we have:

How safe is it especially for a woman exploring alone? Should we carry cash or are cards accepted almost everywhere? Which ATMs have the lowest fees? Any scams involving money or taxis?
What’s the best taxi app and are they safe?
Best eSIM for tourists?

Food
Must-try local dishes?
Best restaurants locals recommend?
Any good coffee shops or bakeries?

My wife will be exploring alone during the day Best places she can visit during the day?

Shopping
What should we buy that’s unique to Uzbekistan?
Best places for souvenirs? Any local brands worth checking out?

Apps
Which apps should we install before arriving?

Hidden Gems
Your favourite places in Tashkent?
Any underrated restaurants or cafés?
Best rooftop views?
Evening activities?
Places locals love that tourists usually miss?

Weekend Trips
If we have a free weekend, where should we go?
Samarkand?
Bukhara?
Chimgan Mountains?
Charvak Lake?
Anywhere else?
Finally…

If you had 12 days in Uzbekistan for the first time, what advice would you give yourself before landing?

Thanks in advance! Looking forward to visiting your beautiful country.

I recently came back to tashkent and now vapes are banned?
Where can i buy them?
My usual store isnt working

Hello fellow Uzbek friends. Lately I was getting interested in folk lore and mythologies. Is there any myths that u grew up listening, I do not need anything about Alpomish but smth else. Thank u

Salom hammaga.

Men bakalvrni dunyodagi top 50 talik univerlardan birida oqiganman. Hozir magistraturani O'zbekistondagi eng yaxshi Universitetda o'qimoqchiman. Bu universitet Germaniyadagi TUM bilan ham shartnomasi bor ekan. Shunga rosa qiziqayotgan edim.