Authors

Consultant of the GEFF programme of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Kazakhstan, expert in green financing and investment project evaluation.

Over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Expert in the design of accessible and green roofs, stylobates, and underground parking structures. Founder of the ROOFCOAT Technologies group of companies (Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan) and certified OPTIGRUEN technical representative.

New Tashkent Design Code Developer. Urban architect and territorial development strategist with over 10 years of experience. Specializes in developing master plans, design codes, and urban environment standards, as well as shaping the visual and functional appearance of territories. Responsible for developing spatial development strategies, integrating ESG approaches, and formulating solutions that balance the interests of the city, residents, and investors.

Graduate of the Institute of Languages of the Peoples of the Russian Federation’s Far East, part of Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Yakutsk. President of “Turk Tengri,” a public foundation dedicated to the study and promotion of Turkic runic writing, culture, and history. Author of the self-study textbook “Turkic Runic Script for Beginners” (co-authored with Albert Khabibrakhmanov)

Evgeny Sklyarevsky is a public figure and journalist, and one of the key pioneers in popularizing the internet in Uzbekistan. He is a co-author of the concept known as Uznet and the creator of influential content projects for Uzbek- and Russian-speaking audiences. For many years, he has been involved in the development of the digital environment, educational and media initiatives, working across both public and private sectors, and actively contributing to the formation of regional internet culture. He is also known as a publicist, local historian, and lecturer working at the intersection of technology, culture, and the urban environment.

HD magazine editor for the Republic of Kazakhstan. Editor-compiler of the book "Generals of the Great Steppe," screenwriter of documentary films, editor-in-chief of several Kazakhstani magazines, and PR specialist.

Cooperates with National Geographic, Channel One, Izvestia (Russia), news agencies and charitable foundations. He has repeatedly participated in international exhibitions, was a member of the jury of international photo contests. He works in the genres of street photography, genre photography and portrait, reportage and documentary photography, fashion and commercial photography. A distinctive feature of the style is shooting in black and white, an experimental unconventional approach, unusual compositions, light and shadows.

She graduated with a degree in tourism from the Herzen State Pedagogical University of the Russian Federation. She enjoys rock music, cinema, and cartoons. She loves bright makeup and the latest beauty trends, and is a fan of The Lord of the Rings and elven themes. Her articles cover topics such as tourism, gastronomy, beauty, subcultures, and events. Winner of the Doodleverse Best Idea Contest in 2023.

Specializes in the culture, history and contemporary art of Kazakhstan, as well as the historical, cultural and humanitarian ties of the Turkic peoples. He is the author of dozens of publications on kinship relations, common roots and modern interaction between the Turkic countries. For many years he worked as the editor-in-chief of information programs on Kazakh television. It cooperates with international public foundations engaged in strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between the Turkic countries. The author of the book-album "Magyar Saga", dedicated to the history of Kazakh-Magyar (Hungarian) relations. rnalist

Author of the play «Tashkent Speaks», formerly a journalist at Echo of Moscow.

Founder of the international architectural bureau SAFRONOVA PROJECT, author of the book "Creators of the Future"

The author of the World Nomad Games concept

Art historian, author of books and publications, Director of the I. V. Savitsky State Museum of Art of the Republic of Karakalpakstan in 1984-2015. Under her leadership, the museum has gained worldwide recognition, significantly expanded its collection and implemented dozens of international exhibition and research projects.

Founder of the MARU brand, holder of the UNESCO Quality Certificate, trainer and expert on UNESCO projects