English speaking room

tatsik Natali,

I know everybody that is not from Uzbeistan is surprised to fin out that there is no McDonanalds. But it came to Uzb in early years of independance. And guess what it didn't survive. As in every corner you cna find tasteful pilafs, shashliks and samsas. That are a lot cheaper the MD food and of a better quality. Loads of uzbeks who tried it, didn't like it. They preferred our national meal. So this is the reason there is no MD.

I agree that there are not a lot entartainement centers. But this is quite new for the country as well. And as it is still changing a lot. Those who existed get closed down due to different reasons. I think we should give it more time, so this business will eventually grow too.

About the nature I agree. I love the surrounding mountains and the rivers. My bosses from World Bank were quite surprised to see Tashkent surrounded by mountains just like in Switzerland.

I heard a lot abt the institute you studied, but never went there. I had some neighbour girls who studied there too. I myself studied Finance and Economy, so most of my time I would spend in the libraries of these institutes.

I would love to meet you there. For the moment we are planning to go to Uzb after the birth of our child sometimes in early autumn. When it is not that hot, and the nature is ready to share its foods and beauty. Will you be there by that time?

NatalyS,

You have such a great family. Who put a big input in the development of the infrastructure! And yet it is good to know that you have a part of you that is related to our country
I find it nice to have a network of friends from everywhere in the world. For example when we visit some other countries - it is a lot nicer to have a guide who is a friend, as they show smth particular, not only touristy staff.

Talking about US, I have been only to New York and I would love to visit places like DC, Florida, Boston and St Francisko. The places that we have friends. They describe it very well.