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Despite major infrastructure projects financed by foreign partners, World Bank data based on figures from the Agency on Statistics under the President of Tajikistan show that Tajikistan still has the lowest average salary among Central Asian countries. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6zgayj0ln5IzcD40azoh1e/dzhK3JppoOiGnZPoP_NH9kmwqT0nCuHc/tef2LEq1vC19ycCg-TJBE7qdzFjhwWl2.jpg Behruz, 22, at his home in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. He was the top entrant to Ufa University of Science and Technology in Russia before being arrested on suspicion of involvement in a rape and murder case near the campus, a case later dropped for lack of evidence. He was released after a month in detention and deported, barred from returning to Russia for five years. After serving … https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5mHV8X7pZ1AMFH6uTgd1tM/ijAm2UKQgVz-v_7PN6CZD7MQsw1kltQ8/ctVf-souW4qE6KKlCHZFedRWrrEcLjIS.jpg Unemployed people gather around a car to speak with an employer offering construction jobs near the city centre of Dushanbe. People wait here daily for short-term construction work, sometimes for days without success. Most have limited education and can only find basic labour jobs, often without written contracts or social protection. Projects may last from a single day to sever… https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5CO3S-fqRtqEVPVJOTGLYJ/KCeZWFj6Sns8y98y1kvosBlTG9jMMkQK/uLD6XwDzvaXw1Cz3WYeCK87ObWv_hZDQ.jpg https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6t218D73by9vwEdB8EoTnf/vP4HgkqOE895HeMTkFYECmMEK2aQFKJs/aBbFI1OEpxlhPAcOR-mUdH9tqIgt7Eu6.jpg Imomuratov Sherhon, 20. Like many young Tajiks, his parents work and live in Russia. He spent his summer breaks working as a construction labourer on the outskirts of Moscow to support his parents, who live and work in Russia. He said he stopped returning after experiencing discrimination, describing migrant workers as “not valued or respected.” https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb7Q5hxYlfWK33eG3l3Uqqoj/brXYWL-kiipxgTRSKwwlgNq4CXahTqna/39_yj9WMIStHf-SKbx07jG5-FGeZfucJ.jpg Construction workers at a site in Dushanbe. Many deported labour migrants from Russia previously worked in the construction sector. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb53wy2wbSYPi1YgCwDLE2Tt/7-LIEOs5ECasb6PaEboQCWpw_6BhH3RA/StS0nx2tLpWUeNhDC3KAcJMA0qbL-5Pt.jpg https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5xfHFoorfJhIKwOv8m-_FM/Ow7VqGMbi6vqy2V7ejq2CzqWrV0MemoW/O1_5O7z_ojk7dQngpOJbp42N2qDm7DM7.jpg https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb7RBY7ifE4yZAsxJcTyeINv/F9DrEZ4JmvQuqy8MBCSb2OyWTXxcw8_c/a_QoaqE_YsPF4AQe3R6z9zZK70cVpaBX.jpg Students attend a Russian language class at Russian-Tajik Slavonic University in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Russian remains compulsory in schools, typically starting from the second grade. Many parents prefer Russian-language schools, which are widely seen as offering better education and producing more competitive graduates. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb4DjETZCifqinTew8Ycuu7w/uSTIoG2Y5qp225YzOB4xxAKuEUFmD6wn/1sebJ7z27AXSwsE-SIGcpBy1h-VmRVgZ.jpg https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6tBEeKaSiBVkYraWxGN8yo/6vOS93YwQGkndyQmEJ4y8RlW7206Y-HZ/mq-LuQijQd1mR5ztMTrHKSegYiznhZHB.jpg https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb4PeoNOOEu7vdTZ2i7tecP0/yHHI_md9LQ75nhXy0jd-fThcO75BcwhC/ojn7ji8Iwf5oDE0B7Ihut8m9GPLgsQJ1.jpg Saidali, 52, rests in his rented home in Dushanbe. After giving his own house to his disabled brother, he now lives here with his wife and youngest son. He works as a construction master and currently has eight apprentices across the city. For 22 years, since his first son was born, he has stood on the street each day to look for construction jobs. His two older sons are now stu… https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb7myi0-DGQxt4vx6ToHO9Wo/-YwLf8W_8doIRdPiH5Tzd8TbYBjdvkb4/ZzrqdrxcpB8w8Po6fisoaEM6ZFNAPyoN.jpg College students take part in a parade celebrating Flag Day on November 24, 2025, at Independence Square in Dushanbe. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5nWhVmLNTwKPAs30AJARmP/Gt2Vb0gFEQfPjJ96CZtBlxVkL-IWfnHG/5bBNd_ARInBkTpxJihe8AUxyo6Y_wygw.jpg In Dushanbe, renovation workers often live in unfinished apartments. The spaces serve as worksites during the day and living quarters at night. Many workers come from rural areas or other regions, and staying on-site helps reduce living expenses. When a project ends, they typically move on in search of the next job. https://zifan-zhang.com/being-young 2026-06-30 daily https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb7HjpciNWT93lhqgpLLA3Vf/5PaA1Or4G3rz6GlHoeW52ed_NHI61y1M/w66qwyoYH4TMEjQNIaup81C07Vh8o3iQ.jpg Two female soldiers walk past the Freedom Monument in central Riga during a shift change. The monument, honoring soldiers killed in the Latvian War of Independence, is guarded around the clock. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb7igIpRlkV__jls1keWJujc/myaKqJRlwO_SoRuHea-nk08RzOyykuUI/JpykZOTqsm85ISywcxZbJqegVIjYtQoo.jpg Marks Burja, in his apartment building in Cukurfabrika, a small city near Riga. He studied computer engineering but now works in a casino. Like Marks, many graduates in Latvia find themselves in jobs unrelated to their field of study, often due to a lack of experience or skills demanded by employers. Mark's experience also underscores a sense of disillusionment, as he discovered… https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5fVwJSmXVS6kvPugwRHOwJ/_1zXKYByRpKeYcLfztPdq0eDfCwTSzA9/XJf3cOVpy5gtiUIpea4HCKRSX_gAy-R_.jpg View by the Daugava River in the south of Riga. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5PMnpwaw_XbgCixcIXbITd/jN3dEnJr4TydOvc9fClOF3BN4mdLkvqX/dO0HAFg_IKRe4q2AANOEePKT4Cnpdz41.jpg Vladimir Bazarov, servant in Riga Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral. He fights with the tension between the Latvian heritage and the significant Russian-speaking population, a divide rooted in the country’s Soviet history, which he personally experiences as he is labeled a “fascist” in Russia and an outsider in Latvia. Despite these challenges, Vladimir channels his fa… https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb412GCWlsbODLg1KEKy-A5a/6vyOeXOSsvATfBQlNUw-vjAOSef-iHgc/gpLe86l2O1syd7b0jXmQLmFw0il1a3Vm.jpg Mareks Bērziņš, tour guide at the KGB building, part of the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia. Being a history student at Latvian University, while his initial career aspirations was communication science or movie making, he found himself drawn to history, particularly the opportunity to educate others about Latvia's past. He sees his role in the museum as a way to help peop… https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6OM1NWa6C7T_vtFWYVoEuG/KJDsJtZwQky8jtHNvG2JBQguhRo3RX1M/UxUTynN-hQ505BWsH-ehB8f18w1gOqgi.jpg Young couple kiss in a concert in Riga. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6QQe9ozVUrXjIPicoybXrs/8BsO0p7eQzAtJVblHDSwxtPKHUtmoLZj/HNPGzzYtgVOhLfG1P1Z1nmWAMZxK2tPe.jpg Edgars Rupeiks, a young politician. Growing up as single lativan-speaking family in the russian-speaking community, he developed a strong connection to his country and its culture. He has been interested in politics since he was a young child. His involvement began with the Youth Guard, where he developed a strong sense of patriotism. This passion led him to join the National Al… https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5A6eYyuCnZ9oyln7Gf6NTN/YnXs8dgTCPd_JaNj30kgMCEFiF5xV5n3/4PpKorgF3DrLbzPo3UboLnxJdPeChG3l.jpg Diāna Grasmane, transgender woman and activist, confronts societal norms and challenges in Latvia, using her visibility to advocate for queer and transgender people in transphobic misinformation. She sees herself as a “radical political act” rooted in kindness and respect. Through community engagement, Diana provides essential support to others while pushing for a more incl… https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5oABr2W4zAOC5zXPHL1XBI/DvRZUmegcSi6gD8Wdtt1ou_gL1g1IliX/wr8CZZ85BnOkVu6qqzRcyRjWQ1FpOqS2.jpg Guns in an airsoft shop in Riga. Airsoft has become a popular pastime among young Latvians, blending elements of sport, strategy, and a fascination with military history. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6qJUS427p5pqc6BYw2DIUs/ZeiUW9qFahS_gGDGKJmI5IDaszmEHqT8/4_UI8zbr5-rEighoEuTsgjQ7Ft-Alc80.jpg College students rehearse Folk Ensemble Rotaļa at VEF Culture Palace in Riga, Latvia, at night. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5PMnpwaw_XbgCixcIXbITd/WxksxOi9HQ2S96aFR74C-XEjTlf1N2jT/-TtdegfTBLAAxfgbxdb6Vmjd291-0RcF.jpg Airsons RD, boxer. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb4JXG4YNdXMQSgWAy-ei1l2/OUAreNHSRRwWHNYCCjv5uacv9fRG2tph/b4UU1t4EZh7z0Tmsm7x9xJ0_lLPv-ZK8.jpg Twilight view of Riga. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb4Aib3-OWvsXSUEefVYZ-TI/5xoRqKZJZJxLh5lfDf_CyF2z1k_e2AC6/hqR79eOmSXase0CfSEA1ATqfk5eDRxU2.jpg Laura Jegorova, second-year psychology student pursuing her bachelor's degree. Her interest in psychology stems from her own experiences with mental health challenges, giving her a unique understanding of the subject. She hopes to use her knowledge to help others, particularly those with significant mental health struggles. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb4K6Xo1W_Rl1l6eaaJEx--S/sW5l_1NNGQcRWRkbNOCKOWlT1M_YuaDu/7x6d7YHe9Fw2_KH4NR8x_qqcKYqTyqxw.jpg Young poeple enjoy Nova Koma concert in Riga. https://zifan-zhang.com/lost-and-found 2026-06-30 daily https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6d_TuWQBaRvHFt-c3bMYak/jO7DpIShxOOVIR__IM6tc5-veLR3UK0s/B35mGvkiAzqZ5SesyI-WFm4KklRU2TAr.jpg Leon Basov, 29, showers with water from a half-cut plastic bottle. In early 2025, a halt in Russian gas transit via Ukraine led to a severe energy crisis in Transnistria, cutting off heating and hot water. While Moldova stepped in with temporary gas supplies, the long-term solution for stable and affordable energy access remains uncertain. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5Ej9nI9QglwVz82vJ9PNLk/0ljqmH9uQ49xNQH_HbkFmknqXIK4ulp3/VFYAKZAJoVTx_7tpUTsr39_Do9HbpL4D.jpg A group of young people talk in front of the House of Culture in Chitcani, a small village in Transnistria. Like many such buildings in the region, this one features a statue of Vladimir Lenin — a common sight in Transnistria, where Houses of Culture served as hubs of Soviet ideology and culture. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb7mbiZpmTmaPlMA9IDKH_sc/0Y_RvvVjMFjZX1EWf5B8ont2vgyNjB4v/2ke4xeVwzo5jSBDVxS-UnT1SkLVpd_Wl.jpg Victor, 18, artist and transgender man, poses for a portrait in Tiraspol. He dreams of leaving Transnistria to study in Scandinavia, a region he sees as more accepting. Transnistria remains highly conservative, with LGBTQ+ individuals facing violence and little protection from authorities. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5EzUXuwh3mIczSs9tDHLF8/urrDoGr1PTKfryp9elxtzFaa729uB3VR/HzHzq3iB623qRXMOr23VAtjbxvQ0c3Pp.jpg A 'Back to Soviet Union' sign displayed in the window of a theme cafe in Tiraspol. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6ckRXYuS87YClRgjTqXak6/qyEPsA8ZBHenpl4IBJTli7zkWhBQdhgd/kHMnz6DtTet6BmmQZa0a-g8zanMVWniB.jpg A young man eats at “USSR Stolovaya,” a Soviet-style canteen in Tiraspol. The canteen features decorations and elements from the Soviet era, including newspapers on the walls. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb691f_Zq-qntMV386932A-Z/APWvw3PekdD0K7r37qKpAzZe3nz3dT0v/tENYoKEKy0YTGaFE5wGP1fha1kfSjjJw.jpg Leon, 29, and his girlfriend Alisa, 20, pose for a portrait at their home in Tiraspol. The couple has been together for about a month and a half. Leon works at a friend’s company in the gas sector, while Alisa is a children’s roller skating coach. Alisa dreams of moving to Russia, but Leon prefers to stay in Moldova. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5mqY4vNMuJTo5BB5wqkC10/Mil6wHXgJ3i5RTtdGMAtoFiyHfwyjzdP/pz47-j7mOex4OBXWGPaWzC9L-IyEe099.jpg Flags of Transnistria and Grigoriopol in front of the hall of Grigoriopol. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb7uyINvWyGTRUwXBQwPNI4k/735vSJLQ641kNJ3EQNH0VFIp1ZcdegD2/_6QCYQ-p0OXhj6_MMkWxMr8t-c_ERwUB.jpg Cottage-style houses in the Tiraspol area. These homes often serve as preservation spaces, gathering spots for friends to share a drink, or even coops for keeping chickens together. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5dEBNYyzWRucxEP10ixMI3/IJhjtT3QKQtNqinzxA3qdBwp3HKLCf3T/FPMwikGAI0yK5o6mn3Rkqv0QZz8X6fOY.jpg Maxim (left), Vasily (middle), and Maxim (right), all 16, ride a marshrutka (minibus) to the village of Chitcani. The three are first-year college students in Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria. https://zifan-zhang.com/info 2026-08-27 daily https://zifan-zhang.com/yu1 2026-06-30 daily https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb691f_Zq-qntMV386932A-Z/QyXwb37lzrpVkk3aQ3yT5kHC7UMcCtqa/u3kQ-5W2BSy75FyHKMkDAtpvrEl2sbat.jpg Yu Zhangfu, 84, deaf and mute, looks outside the window on a rainy day in his room. He is unmarried for life and lives alone in this village. Due to his inability to hear and speak, he grew up largely alone. His close relatives communicate with him in a unique sign language that they created since childhood, as opposed to the sign language used in schools for the deaf. The only … https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6_sHr_yylRYFN0V8HIJLC7/S-R3T98d47ul1wvU3rm7Udt7z5PicMub/INeXCZE82qe0PS16xDixNlJge71ebi4t.jpg Aerial view of parts of Gao Ban Ling Jiao. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb7redfbiBWlqlG6db1tlWYA/cpoE9XP6gJpCzwV2FXJFI5DFjJv3lDE7/d7XOJGvo4sibUT93UidiwD0Q-_UgBPEW.jpg Households scattered all over the place in the oldest house in Gao Ban Ling Jiao, in Zhuji China, which has more than 100 years of history. Those residents in this house have either passed away or left for the city. This family had a history of catering for village banquets, so they had accumulated a large collection of spoons and bowls. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6LmdjJsRWsVPC5wSU78GQT/k5_8qZZpIKPgSzNQUEMQ9E_eBQ9IASHr/aNoXNvrgojqzW3YTTSqMtD0yGYY3TpRA.jpg Yu Xueshun, 71, lives at his house with his wife in the village. The house built more than 80 years ago, even before the foundation of the PRC. A flood in the 1980s washed away some of the houses built in the same era. Yu Xueshun and his wife have one son and one daughter. Both of their children live in Hangzhou city and have two children each. Their daughter is planning to have… https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6h0O4YfKqqeMKku_1SlcNj/cxwE-Bia3uGTpSTDHInmS2I5CfuYni9w/jNP2FTsO5hN1fX2a2lCByEvNLFxZl7bD.jpg Tang Dongzhen, 66, and her husband, Yu Xueshun, 71, assemble unfinished badminton rackets at their home in Gao Ban Ling Jiao. These rackets were shipped from the Fuyang Guanshan Badminton Court factory and were distributed directly to the villagers. The villagers can choose how many rackets to process based on their own pace. The wages were very low, and it takes two people work… https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb7BNRXsjXuYfbw6vuLwHLv7/0L4Zommwdx6FLZ3xrxF5YAuxXnqD6vkv/B4C4CcL28JMNfYI24YjFSQqRmpQhN8CQ.jpg Villagers burn hay on the roadside in Gao Ban Ling Jiao. Ashes can be used as soil fertilizer for farming. The hay is usually corn stalks. The house behine is the village community center, where weddings, funerals, and festivals were once held. It’s rarely used nowadays. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6Gn9udVihHHAZXAy8tgi0M/A5g89BBh_Lp5LZHFQTuyctJGmJBd4zrt/Ki-PJSVgc89Ix4nQRwfh4TPq8m8rDw84.jpg Helicopter rides are one of the entertainment facilities in the village. Two years ago, in 2022, the town began to develop its tourism industry by building resorts and recreational facilities to attract tourists mainly from Shanghai and Hangzhou. The helicopter in the picture was just delivered on 7 June 2024 and is a newly established amusement facility. However, the helicopter… https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb7OyQEgNPIl_83tp4cezuWa/Wbq1hyUkb7_30YsrwW8DNFazNpkXrY0o/mermh4h1X-xFEDFDB9VfrE3urvqL4bno.jpg Yu Chengcong lies on the bed headboard. “I might don’t wanna go out of this town, because I’m an introverted person, and I’m afraid that I cannot make friends and get along well with them.” https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb5eEoN2HBCneJ0oU5pyy9FW/o7sHfCBdND4_Babwaz-mcJQ1GeIRvFBf/LuD725gHlpS3jwaenxJxDoDQecZwGEhy.jpg Tang Hezhen sits on the table and think before the dinner. https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb6p79FZ2u87yoohcZuTUQrG/CX7fks7vdwz1MruKqeBXcmPVbPZytbJr/m4qi2ar7-GSiK4SQJatwwdkxsEMJ9n_l.jpg Yu’s family photos on the TV table at Yu Rongsheng’s home. Most of the people in the photos are not in the village anymore.