Kyrgyz revolution

[merchimerch]

I don't know if anyone who reads my friends list has been paying attention to the news this week, since it's so focused on the Schaivo debacle, but there is a revolution in Kyrgyzstan, the neighboring republic. The Uzbeks who live in southern Kyrgyzstan are apparently playing a large part in this, but as of yet it hasn't effected Uzbekistan beyond the tightening of borders and a warning sent out from the embassy here in Tashknet not to travel to Kyrgyzstan (duh).

I just wanted to let you all know that things are fine here in UZ (one of the plusses of a police state). I will let you know if anything changes.

Comments

[mehitabelmmoss.livejournal.com]

I was going to ask you. You've mentioned political uncertainty before in passing but this week it has been looking hairier and closer. But I haven't seen anything yet that says UZ is directly threatened. Not an easy part of the world.

[lasher.livejournal.com]

hope that you and all those that you know in UZ stay safe and sound

[sohrshah.livejournal.com]

I will begin by saying that I genuinely hope for your safety and the safety of your friends, collegues, teachers and informants.

There are interesting things to observe in a threatened land. Perhaps you'll see new or different ways of using "national" or "classic" Uzbek music which you may not have witnessed before? Or, perhaps you'll see some change in the taxonomy of music related vocabulary in the language, or in the definitions of what consititutes Uzbek music, specifically. In other words, this is a good time to make ad hoc, unique observations. :)

See? there's always a silver lining!

G.

[realkirill.livejournal.com]

I was just wondering how long have you been staying in UZB?

[merchimerch.livejournal.com]

i've been here off and on for the last three years. My most recent research trip started at the beginning of October 2004.