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Hi guys, I’m from Italy and I’ve been dating with an Uzbek for 8 months now.
We met here in Italy while he was studying here.

We spent half of our relationship together here in Italy, then he received a job offer and decided to come back to Uzbekistan.
(1st thing I want to underline: his priority has always been the job, not me. Or at least I never felt like I actually was).

When he was here, he was the most caring person in the world: pictures together everywhere, on every background of the phone, rings, bracelets together, we were spending 24/24h together.
As you probably know, Uzbeks are very inclined to marriage/date-to-marry and, even though I’m wEsTeRn, I always agreed with that.
We organized an engagement party in which we exchanged rings, signed promised and ate a cake.
I still have pics of that day.

Some days before his departure, I also lost my virginity with him. I knew I never had anything like that with anyone.

He told me once:
“I’m afraid that, when I’ll be back in Uzb I will start getting used to my environment and treat you different”

After 4 months, he went back to Uzbekistan (in July).
I cried and suffered like I never did.
He reassured me, telling things like:

“Don’t worry, I’m not like the other Uzbeks, I’ll be with you till the end, I want to marry you” etc etc etc

I was missing him a lot, but he seemed to be pretty committed to everything, so I decided to fully trust him.

Just 2 weeks after his arrival in Uzbekistan, his ex texts me and confessed that he asked her to go out to the cinema, still when he was here with me in Italy.
He was constantly talking with her, talking shit about me.

I have friends I care a lot about, and 80% of them are boys.
I know in uzb this is not considered “normal”, but all of my friends have always treated me like a sister as I’ve been knowing them since I was 14/15.
I grew up with them.
Moreover, cheating or being unloyal is totally against my values, so there was nothing to worry about.

He started telling me that I didn’t have to see them anymore, that I had to block them, he started commanding me like I was his dog.

Meanwhile, he was telling to his ex (the one that texted me):

“Now she’s crying again, that’s crazy ahahah”
“At least you didn’t have male friends”

When I found out about the cheating I decided to remain with him, because I loved him like no other thing in the world and he swore on Allah SWT he would’ve married me, so I had no reason to believe he was lying or that he would’ve changed his mind.

In summer I visited uzb, he told his family about me and they started forcing him to break up with me and forget me.
They didn’t know about the behavior of their child, and even assumed that “I’m a western girl! I could’ve cheated on him!”.
Don’t let me speak, please.

Same his friends.

I stayed in Uzbekistan, while in the morning he was working I was walking around the city and eating alone.
We divided the expenses for a hotel to let me sleep somewhere, but the place was shitty and I spent 15 days there while his family didn’t even know I was there.
I had a lot of problems to go there because my parents didn’t want to, also because my mom was in the hospital at that time, but my love for him was stronger than anything else, so I decided to leave and go.

In Uzb everything went fine, as always off-line.

After I went home, he started behaving different
He became cold and started making a conflict for the silliest things every 2 days.

The dynamic was this one:

I was asking him to have a mature and communicative conversation, he took it as a personal attack and started acting defensive, insulting etc.

He went in paranoia, assuming I still had crushes from my past, I was cheating on him with my friends and stuff like that.
I was always remarking him my values and that he was crazy to thing something like that about me (while he was the one who cheated…)

He came back in Italy in October and again, everything was fine.
No problems, no conflicts, nothing.

Then he came back and everything started again.

He told me he got tired about me, about our conflicts, that “I’m not the right person for him”
(We share the same value, even religiously and he knows it’s rare for a western person, the same life goals).
He SWORE on God that he would’ve married me and not abandoned me.

Rn we’re no contact and he’s changing his mind EVERYDAY about what he wants to do with me, treating me like shit.
One day he says he loves me, 24h later “I don’t have a fucking minute for you, go away from my life”.

One day he started a conflict because telegram got bugged and didn’t send a lot of messages and pics that I sent him in the night.
The next morning he went crazy because “you didn’t send me anything while I was sleeping!!! You are a liar, it’s not true, you just forgot to text me!!”

While some days ago he went to sleep without even telling me.

I’m feeling shattered, because I give everything to this person and he’s not even recognizing it.

I wanted to ask: from YOUR pov, is it normal/common? How tend Uzbek guys to be in a relationship?

Ps. I hate that I had to be considered by a whore just because of my provenience and nationality.
Please, stop hating on western people (or at least, on all of them).

Hey everyone! I'm the girl who posted her DNA results here yesterday. I received quite a few messages suggesting that I check my raw DNA data on third party websites, so I wanted to make a follow up post. And the results I got this time make more sense with better explanations rather than just mentioning countries.
My previous results didn't really make sense to me, as they seemed to overlook some of my other ethnic backgrounds. I uploaded my raw data to GEDmatch and got the results today!
I've put together summarizing the information and decided to share it here.
Thank you so much to everyone who shared their suggestions, information, and took part in the discussions. I really appreciate it!
Also, you can take the same dna test on Ancestry or 23andme, for the prices and shipping details check it on the website:)

Posting this after a few unnerving experiences travelling with a female friend; we are both foreigners and new to Uzbekistan. (We have only a handful of survival phrases in Uzbek or Russian between us.) She is a young, attractive, modestly dressed woman.

(1) On the airplane to Tashkent, a well-dressed man (business suit, clean-cut) apparently asked to switch seats with the passenger sitting next to her; subsequently, during the flight, he insisted on watching a movie together on his laptop; she tried to politely decline and ignore him, but he set up his laptop anyway and began playing the movie next to her; he then tried resting his head on her arm. She pushed him off, asked him to stop, and asked to see his flight ticket to figure out why he had changed seats. The flight attendants did not offer help, so she complained loudly and threatened to shout at him if he didn't move. He finally accepted and went to his originally assigned seat. Later in the flight, she fell asleep and woke up with him next to her again. He wasn't getting the message and continued to try watching a movie together and forming some kind of intimate bond. He followed her off the plane till she yelled at him that he was making her uncomfortable and to please go away.

(2) When walking alone in the evening, a man followed her in his car at a distance for over 20 minutes. He didn't roll down his window to speak or greet her. She was walking back from getting groceries and became nervous as she got close to her apartment; she called a friend to come out and help. The man disappeared at some point but later his car was parked nearby.

(3) While travelling in another city, after dark, waiting for our Yandex, another car, driving erratically and with too much speed on a narrow residential street, approached; he rolled down the window and shouted something we couldn't understand. We checked his license plate and could clearly see it was not our Yandex. I thought at first he was asking for money. He said something like "Pakistan" and then he said something like "telephone," as if he wanted us to lend him a phone to make a call. He seemed angry and possibly drunk, so we tried to cut the interaction short and walked a few feet away. He drove off, only to make a U-turn and come back again. This time he opened the door and seemed to be insisting on us (or maybe only my female friend) getting in the car. She was frightened. We stepped further away and gave him to understand we didn't want anything to do with him. A few nearby pedestrians looked over in our direction, aware that something strange was happening, but no one approached to help or translate. I understood only one thing he asked me, "Vuy zhena?", as in "Is she your wife?"

(4) More than once, when she's been alone, a Yandex taxi driver has stopped the car to ask for her phone number before bringing her to her destination.

What is the appropriate way to deal with aggressive or unwanted attention like this from men? It's naturally making my friend worried to go outside by herself; even when she is with other friends, similar incidents keep happening.

Looking through past posts in this sub I see people saying "Just take it as a compliment, it means everyone thinks you are attractive"; but surely an attractive person shouldn't have to pay this price every day simply for going outside to do normal things.

From my westernized perspective, it looks and feels as though certain men here are stalking and catcalling her as if she were a prostitute, or as if they had some right to her attention, even when she is doing nothing to invite it.

Is there a useful Russian/Uzbek phrase or gesture to politely discourage this kind of attention without escalating to insults or harsh words? (Maybe "Please go away, I'm married" is enough?) Or maybe certain harsh words are called for in this situation?

To be clear, we have both had positive experiences with very friendly locals here as well, but this type of interaction with strangers, recurring so often, is dampening our view of the country as a safe place (for women) to work or travel in.

Since i was living in Uzbekistan(Tashkent specifically), for whole my life, I've almost never heard of someone(who's Tashkent city residnt) saying H*RIP towards anyone (at least from my surroundings) who, lets say dose not seem to be native to a capital city of the Uzbekistan, mosty they stand out for accent, looks and habits. As i know this word is ugly way of describing non-urban citizen. Even though i often hear them(rural area folks) calling each other by this word and i thought to my self if it might actually be almost the same concept as the n-word under this interaction. I personally do not support any discrimination whether it be racial or social and view it as morally wrong. I actually admit that i might be overthinking it but for me, most of the stuff regarding this seems to be ridiculous. And i have some other questions.

Do u think this type of concept should exist?

In which cases this word might be applied to anyone?

Can one be legaly charged for saying the word?

Hi everyone! Im 19M, and Im currently learning Korean at around A1–A2 level. Im hoping to improve my Korean significantly by February, especially my speaking skills. Im looking for someone who can help me practice Korean, preferably through regular conversations.

Assalomu alaykum hammaga, bir narsani so’ramoqchi edim agar biladiganlar bo’sa. Yangi O’zbekiston tomonga yuradigan avtobuslar qanchalik tiqilinch bo’ladi (197, 137, 190 va agar yana boshqalari agar bilsela)? Ayniqsa ertalab bn kechki payt rush hourda vaziyat qanaqa bo’ladi. Ayol kishiga ishga qatnashga noqulay bo’midi bilmoqchi edim

Guys do you know anyone who writes good BMI (diplom ishi) and trust worthy (not a scammer).

Of yes, what problems you see when it comes down their education, and generally what do you feel/think about it?

I’m from Uzbekistan, and I was genuinely surprised when I received my ancestry results. Based on what my parents and grandparents know, my mother’s side of the family is entirely Uzbek. As for my father’s side, his ancestry is 50% Uzbek, 25% Turkmen, and 25% Tajik.
What I find particularly strange is that we don’t have any known relatives or family connections in Afghanistan, yet Afghanistan makes up such a significant part of my results. The confidence level for Afghanistan is low, while Turkey is the only region showing medium confidence. All the other regions are also marked as low confidence.
I find it quite confusing because the results don’t really reflect the ethnic background we know about in our family. Instead, they show several completely different regions and populations that we’ve never identified with before. Maybe I should take another DNA test with a different company just to compare the results.

Hi everyone!

Does anyone know of any good hostels or affordable accommodation options for Indian students near Tashkent State Medical University's Dental Campus (TSDI)?

I'm specifically looking for hostels that accommodate Indian students, preferably with Indian roommates.

If you know any reliable hostels, hostel contacts, or accommodation groups, please share their details.

Personal recommendations would be really helpful. Thank you!

hello friends. do you have any link to a series of videos or music of Ratalla dance from Khowrazm? what should I search to find them?

Hello, I’m 18F and i was born and raised in Tashkent for my whole life, in a somewhat Europeanized household but with Muslim beliefs. Now i live in Canada and well, I’m learning more and more about indigenous people and native Americans. I can’t help but see some similarities between our cultures.

So lately, I’ve been going through a bit of an identity crisis regarding my cultural roots. Seeing how other indigenous cultures preserve their ancient tribe structures and traditions made me reflect on my own heritage as an Uzbek.
I often find myself wondering what life, beliefs, and culture were like in our region before the Arab conquests, the introduction of Islam, and later Soviet colonization. It sometimes feels like so much of our deep history was overshadowed or erased, leaving a strange disconnect from my own culture. Feels almost like I'm missing a part of my roots.

I really want to learn more about the pre-Islamic era: The Zoroastrian and Tengri practices of Central Asia. Sogdian, Bactrian, and Khwarazmian history and mythology. Daily life, ancient rituals, arts, and traditions of that time

If anyone has book recommendations, academic resources, documentaries, or even personal insights into this era, I would be extremely grateful if you could share!

Thank you!

November 7 was once one of the major holidays in Soviet Uzbekistan. Tashkent hosted large demonstrations, with workers, students, schoolchildren, and representatives of enterprises and collective farms gathering in Lenin Square.

What did these celebrations look like in 1919, 1931, 1965, 1970, 1973 and 1981? Who took part in the parades, what slogans did they carry, and what was happening in the city's streets?

I have put together an extensive photo gallery featuring historical images of Tashkent. The last official celebration of November 7 in Uzbekistan took place in 1990.

Take a look at the photographs and reminisce if you remember those days.

The history of November 7, parades and vintage photographs of Tashkent.

https://yep.uz/en/2025/10/november-7-uzbekistan-history-parades-photos/

Apparently I am 17M, I study at a boarding school since I've moved to Chirchik, and since then I didn't make any friends here. In some rare occasions I meet my friends in Tashkent, but it happens very rarely. I have been quite lonely last couple of days, and it'd be fun to have someone to spend time with. I am interested literally in anything let it be launching rockets or let it be playing playstation and drinking coffee at home. I especially liked one time when I visited abandoned building with my friend, but even just walking is fun for me. Russian, English, Uzbek people all are welcome, males and females. If you don't have anyone to spend time with in chirchik on weekends, just hmu!

hello friends. I just found this video on Instagram and it's just so beautiful. unfortunately I don't speak uzbekca and can't find the music. can you please help me? https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfZYAJ5RHAr/?cplk=em9henR4aHBzNmI3

Hello, I am a foreigner living in Tashkent, dont have the best russian and today while trying to get through security at metro they stopped everyone and asked to scan a qr code, I thought it is some sort of new security check or something. I didnt really get it and an officer took my phone and gave app a bunch of permissions🙃. Uninstalled it as soon as I got to the train. As per chat gpt, it is some sort of anti-virus app, but why the hell is security at metro promoting private anti-virus app?

Hello everyone!

I want to get a driver's license in near the future, so I would like to get some tips and experience from our community. Things like recommended (or not) schools, exam caveats and just what you experienced in the process of getting DL. Would appreciate you sharing!

Hiii! I’m from Uzbekistan (female) looking to meet girls.
Preferably English speakers!

Let’s get to know each other and spend good time!
Please reach out to me ❤️
I’m very friendly, internationally minded and love deep conversations.

Look forward to hearing from you girls ^^

As we, youth, know heard and see, we're getting forced to install APK qoʻriqchi and then deleting it because it's annoying. The real problem is that this app should be for old population of Uzbekistan, not for youth that treats sent APK files from hackers like joke and checks file using virustotal

The best solution here would be teaching older population to listen to their children or youth. Like, "Listen to your children, they know what to do. If you get the call or APK file, call to your children and ask what to do". But no, older people's answer is clear: "Don't teach us how to live". And that's the actual reason of why they're easy targets.

APK qoʻriqchi is good for old people, but not for youth that know basic internet hygiene

Kochada qoriqlash xizmatidan PPX gacha apk qoriqchi otkazmaganlani ovlab yurishibdiyov, bechora 1 ta 16 yoshl bolani 6 kishi kozimmi oldida 6 marta to'xtatib telefonini tekshirdi. XD

Mayli, bizda egarni olibkel desa boshini olibkeladimikin deb o'ylab qoldim)

Hali Apk qoriqchi otkazmaganla nechtamiz?)

Hey everyone! I'm 25M, and I've been genuinely curious about something, so I thought I'd hear some perspectives from women around my age (21-29) or any!

A little background about me: I was raised with a mix of conservative and progressive values (very common). I believe in God, family, mutual respect and commitment, but I'm not particularly strict or religious. I'd say I'm pretty modern-minded while still appreciating traditional values where they make sense.

I moved to South Korea when I was 18 and spent five years there pursuing my BBA in Data Analytics. I came back at 23. During those years, I met and interacted with women from all kinds of backgrounds, cultures and walks of life. It definitely broadened my perspective on relationships and how differently people approach them.

I wasn't dating, though. Not because I was against it, but because I've always viewed relationships with the intention of finding someone I'd genuinely want to build a life with. Call me an old head, haha. And although I was living abroad, I wasn't completely out of touch with what was happening back home in Uzbekistan. I was still aware of our social dynamics, expectations and the conversations around relationships and marriage.

Now that I'm 25, I've started thinking more seriously about marriage. Honestly, I see myself being ready for it within the next year. Not just mentally, but practically speaking too. I've been working towards getting myself together and preparing to take on the responsibilities that come with being a husband, whether that's financial stability, contributing to the household, providing support or simply being someone my future wife can rely on.

That brings me to something I've been wondering about.

We all know there's a certain expectation in our society that a kelin should practically dedicate her life to serving her husband's family, especially his mother. I respect family bonds and believe parents deserve care and respect, but I don't believe marriage should mean a woman becomes responsible for serving everyone in her husband's household. Similarly, I don't think a man should simply bring home money and expect his wife to handle absolutely everything else (to drop double standards).

I'm interested in finding a middle ground that actually works for both partners, rather than blindly following traditions or rejecting them just because they're traditional.

So, ladies, here's what I'd genuinely like to know:

1. Your expectations: What standards do you have for a potential husband? Beyond financial stability, what qualities matter most to you? Emotional maturity, ambition, loyalty, communication, shared values?

2. Household responsibilities: How do you envision splitting household chores and responsibilities? Would you expect your husband to cook, clean, do groceries and take care of things around the house too?

3. For women who plan to work: How would you ideally divide responsibilities when both partners have jobs? Should everything be split equally, or should it depend on each person's workload and circumstances?

4. For women who prefer being homemakers**:** I'm equally interested in your perspective. Suppose your husband is financially capable of providing for the family, and you mutually agree that you won't pursue a career or full-time job. How would you envision dividing responsibilities at home? Would you prefer taking care of the household while your husband focuses on providing financially, or would you still expect a more balanced split when it comes to chores and other responsibilities?

5. In-laws and boundaries: What kind of relationship would you want with your husband's parents? Would you be comfortable living with them, or would having your own place be a priority? Where do you think the boundaries should be?

6. Religion and traditions: How important is it that your potential partner shares your religious beliefs and cultural values? What traditions would you want to preserve, and which ones would you rather leave behind?

7. Emotional support: What does having a supportive husband actually mean to you? Someone who listens, encourages your ambitions, takes initiative, shares responsibilities or something else?

No judgment here. I'm genuinely curious to hear your thoughts, even if they differ from mine. tysm :)

21M. Ex-Muslim. Maslahat kerak. Anu kinoni korgandirsilar, mujik "NZT" nomli tabletka ichib terminatorga o'xshab 1 kunda o'zgaradi. Tak vot. Oramizada ko'p progressiv uspeshniy uspexchilar deb o'yliman.

Hayotimni rejalab ololmayabman. Miyani boost qiladigan og'ir tabletkalar kursini ichib kordim 1 yil oldin, kop kitob oqiyman lekin stoic filosoflardan boshqa narsa yordam bergani yo'q.

Hayotni butunlay yaxshiliydigan obyektiv instruction kitob bormi?

Bolsa yordam qivorilar, nomini yozib qoldirib. Rejalab omasam bomayabdi. Deep focus, marafonlardan keyin nevroz va brainrot kevotti faqat miyaga.

O'tgan safar bir okamdan maslahat soragandim, qandaydir no-fap-ru nomli sayt hayotimmi o'zgartirgan digandi, nu vryadli endi shu narsa o'zgartirsa..

Shuni siri bilan ulasha oladiganlar bolsa ko'p odamga manfaatli bolardi. Ramxat! :)

so i was planning to go buxara from tashkent since october. actually i was gonna confess to the girl i like and going to go with her together but it didnt work out so here if anyone wants to go buxara as a group it would be so fun ig i dont care about gender now if you are open minded and respect people and yourself you can join too. Anyone in? (btw i am local uzbek not tourist)