Hello, Tashkent! We have the news from 7 October, a few things to watch out for and plans for the evenings ahead
What happened to TSTU students, what stopped at Shahriston, and where to remember Tashkent ten years ago — it is all inside
A Tazik is waiting at the end, as usual :)
Almost summer again by day
For 8 October, Uzhydromet forecasts +24…+26°C by day, +11…+13°C at night and no rain. Easterly winds: 3–8 m/s
Keep a light jacket handy: there is a real difference between morning and midday
▫️ Keep an eye on the air, too
Environmental officials warn of possible poor-air episodes overnight and in the mornings until the weekend. Light winds and temperature inversions keep pollutants close to the ground
Check fresh readings before a walk
Students move out; schools prepare for cameras
▫️ TSTU students moved from an unfinished dormitory
Heating and hot water were not connected, the building had no operating permit, and there were fire-safety violations
By evening, the city administration said students had been placed in other dormitories and rented flats. It promised to refund their payments in full within three days
▫️ Cameras to record school attendance
The SI Davomat system is already being tested in 26 Sergeli schools. A 6 October document provides for preparations to install smart cameras in 302 Tashkent schools in 2027–2028
What else is happening?
▫️ Hangar now charges admission
A standard ticket costs 50,000 sums; visitors over 65 pay 25,000. Children under 12 and people with disabilities enter free
Pay on arrival. The venue says the change is intended to prevent overcrowding
▫️ A’Studio moves to spring
The concert has been rescheduled from 24 October to 14 March 2027 for technical reasons. Existing tickets remain valid; no exchange is needed
Refund enquiries: +998 90 005 26 46
▫️ A train stopped at Shahriston in the morning
At 08:22 on 7 October, a technical fault delayed a train by six minutes. Passengers got off, the train was sent for checks and a reserve train joined the line. The metro reported that the delay had been resolved
Two exhibitions you can still catch
▫️ Čiurlionis: last day on 8 October
The Ikuo Hirayama caravanserai is showing around 20 reproductions by the Lithuanian painter and composer. Look at how musical rhythms and forms find their way into painting
Time: 8 October, 10:00–19:00
Price: free
Location
▫️ Osh b’olsin at Haqiqiy
An exhibition about food, taste and the beauty of a laid table, from painting and ceramics to photography and video art. Artists explore food’s place in our lives and our ideas of beauty
Time: until 11 October; ask the gallery about opening hours
Price: free
Location
What was your Tashkent like ten years ago?
On 9 October, Drugie Zveri hosts OFF. The evening ends with a reading of Olesya Tsai’s new play Tashkent-2016, about the city and how we have changed
Also on the programme: the comedy Paradise, an extract from Wind, Sand and Stars, poems and songs. In an hour and a half, you can sample several new works from the theatre
Time: 9 October, 19:00
Price: 80,000 sums; 50% off for school pupils, students and pensioners
Age: 16+
Location
Advance booking required; places are limited
Thanks for reading!
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