The Soviet Union stretched across Asia and Europe and ruled more than 15 republics. Unfortunately, the era of centralized control came crashing down in 1991. This resulted in redrawn borders and ...
A statue of historical figure Oguz Han stands near the Independence Monument in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan's capital. The city is famed for its unusual architecture. - Aytac Unal/Anadolu Agency/Getty ...
When the Turkmenistan government announced new streamlined visa regulations in April, people familiar with traveling to the Central Asian nation were unsure what to make of it. Not that there are many ...