Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, is changing rapidly. In what was once a Soviet city known for its quiet tree-lined avenues, new highrise towers and grand administrative buildings are emerging.

Judo Shines in Dushanbe: History, Heroes and Home Glory The Dushanbe Grand Slam kicked off with thrilling judo action, packed stands, and historic moments. Madina Qurbonzoda, just 17, claimed ...

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departed for Dushanbe on Wednesday morning to meet with senior Tajik officials and ...

The top Iranian diplomat arrived in Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan, to pay a one-day visit to the Central Asian ...

Judo: Golden Finishes and Heavyweight Heroes in Dushanbe The final day of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw thrilling ippons, home glory for Rakhimov, and breakout golds for Hajiyev, Reid, Kostoev ...

On January 12, many news outlets reported that Rustam Emomali, the 29-year-old son of Tajikistan's president, had been appointed mayor of the Tajik capital, Dushanbe.

Left Behind: Dushanbe's Jewish cemetery reflects the mix of Asian and European Jews who lived in Tajikistan before a mass exodus began in the early 1990s. Image by Miriam Berger ...

A Tajik who grew up in Dushanbe but only recently returned after decades in Russia has noticed a change in the Tajik capital. Hardly anyone speaks Russian anymore. As Konstantin Parshin at ...