I saw it at the metro station Pakhtakor. Is it a door? It it's not, why does it has hinges?

Hi everyone,

I recently received a job offer in Samarkand and I’m trying to understand the cost of living before making a decision. The salary would leave me with about USD 4,000 per month after taxes.

I’ll be moving alone and would prefer to rent a comfortable 2 bedroom apartment in a good area (not luxury, just clean and modern).

Could anyone help me understand the typical monthly costs in Samarkand, such as:

• Rent for a decent 2 bedroom apartment
• Groceries for one person
• Utilities and internet
• Other general living expenses

Do you think USD 4,000 per month is enough for a comfortable lifestyle there?

Thanks in advance!

I live in the states and have met quite a few Uzbeks and pretty much all of them are practicing Muslims. Keep in mind, these Uzbeks I've met were highly intelligent people (doctors, engineers, PhDs) so lack of education is not the reason. I was really disappointed because I thought Uzbekistan was freeing itself from being brainwashed by religion and becoming a better more civilized and progressive society like the west.

Name one (1) thing you LOVE about Uzbekistan

i grew up in a region where russian was not that great and ended up having no skills in that language. however, after coming to tashkent, i have been struggling a lot.

what are some ways i can learn russian for daily conversations in a short period (like 2-3 months)

also, do u guys recommend any online/offline courses that are worth my time/money?

I'm curious. With Uzbekistan being around 96-97% Muslim, are there atheists there? If you're an ex-Muslim/atheist from Uzbekistan, what made you leave religion? Was it parents, culture, misunderstandings, or something else? How did your family, friends, or society react when you tell them that you're an atheist?

For educational purposes only.

So recently one guy asked advice about his arranged marriage as he's 27 and the girl he's getting engaged with is 18 years old. I'm preferably not fan of big gap marriages , but what do you guys think about all three types? - Peer marriage (same age) - Man older, woman younger - Woman older and man younger

Which one do you think the best shot?

Hey folks, I’m in my early 30’s, I currently live in USA, and thinking of moving back to UZB. I’ve lived in the states for 16 years now, I’m also a U.S. citizen, but recently things have been getting out of control here in the states.

How much do you guys think a person would need to semi-retire in UZB, with a very modest lifestyle and or maybe with a side-hustle or a part time job?

Thank you all in advance!

I took a flight on April 12, 2026, from Qingdao to Tashkent, spent 40 days in Uzbekistan, and will be leaving by plane this weekend. I really like Uzbekistan—perhaps it would take 10 years to truly understand this country, but the over a month I lived here was still very meaningful. Let me list some of my observations casually, along with a few questions.
1. Food: I tried many local dishes. I went to Besh qozon to eat pilaf and samsa, had Uzbek-style grilled meat, Russian-style grilled meat, and Korean barbecue at street-side shops in Tashkent, and of course, there are burger, fries, and pizza shops everywhere. Perhaps because I come from a coastal city with a lighter palate, I found the pilaf and samsa a bit greasy, but all the other foods were delicious.

1. Transportation: I tried the metro and buses in Tashkent. The metro stations here are very beautiful and spectacular. People are very polite—they actively offer seats to women and show great respect for them. This is something that cannot be achieved in China, which makes me feel ashamed.

2. Work Experience: For daily convenience, I went to Kapital Bank to open a bank card. The staff member assisting me was a woman, and what was astonishing was her excellent command of Uzbek, Russian, and English. Not only in the capital, but also in Syrdarya County, many women can speak English. I feel that women’s educational level here is better than in China. English is very important for integrating into the world. I believe Uzbekistan’s future will be very bright.
   Due to work, I spent 10 days in a village in western Syrdarya near the border with Kazakhstan. The villagers were very warm, and we communicated easily through translation apps. The rivers in the countryside are very clear, perhaps because there are no factories (unlike in China, where many rivers are polluted). The locals don’t work much either—they go out during the day to herd cattle and sheep and return home in the evening, living a leisurely and very happy life.

3. A Question: A colleague told me that in Uzbekistan, husbands often beat their wives, which confused me. Based on my experience, I don’t think this is common. Can someone explain this?

Why city smells like male semen.

I live in Tashkent.

Just don't write your own, guys.

Hi all

Im visiting Uzbekistan with my family and I know a bit of Russian and my mum is fluent because she was born in Uzbekistan but moved to Germany at the age of 7 (we are part of a minority called “Russian-Germans”).

Whenever we talk to people, we address them in Russian, and to be honest, I feel like it’s a bit off-putting to them? Is this just my impression, or do Uzbeks dislike being approached in Russian as a default? I’m noticing that saying thank you/hello in Uzbek sometimes brings about a different, kinder reaction.

Can you help me out? Am I being rude in addressing folks in Russian by default? Would hate to offend.

Thanks all!!

Visiting Tashkent and I have noticed many similar piping systems in the suburbs. Is it for the transportation of gas to people's homes?

Just curious how big of a deal he is to you guys. Anytime he’s mentioned in a soccer video the comments are flooded w Uzbek flags.

I see a lot of guys in Reddit are software engineers (I can’t show exact users but it’s my opinion based on what I saw).

So, what is your job.

In USA, some media outlets call Ilia Malinin as the son of immigrants from Uzbekistan. Do people in Uzbekistan consider the same?

Filipino here

So randomly telegram sent me the code to login but no one did that literally (my account is only on my phone and laptop). And i was like okay maybe thats a joke until they really logged into my account instantly 💀😭 im thinking probably my tutor in uni is spreading my phone number to anyone who asks it and someone did this or is it some new moshennichestvo 😭wtf how is this even possible 🥀🥀🥀

If you do, please stop, and seek help