Tashkent Insider
Posts
🏃‍♂️ Tashkent Marathon + Family Day Fun + Meat, Cheese & Wine

🏃‍♂️ Tashkent Marathon + Family Day Fun + Meat, Cheese & Wine

Plus plenty more events in Tashkent this week.

Ryan Ettenfield
April 09, 2025

Good morning Tashkenters!

Due to other commitments, it’s a shorter email this week. Back to normal next week!

In today’s Tashkent Insider:

Tashkent International Marathon
Uzbekistan in the World Cup (take 2)
Dumplings, cheese bread, and a glass of something special
Light Puppet Show
What’s happening in Tashkent this week…

Let’s get into it!

Ryan

Tashkent International Marathon, Apr 13th

Tashkent’s biggest running event is back on 13 April 2025!

The 7th Tashkent International Marathon is set to take over the city once again, with thousands of runners expected to take part in the marathon, half marathon, and 10km races.

This year’s course winds through the scenic roads at the new location of Yangi O’zbekiston Park.

Around 8,000 runners from all over the world are expected to join and there’s a prize pool of 639 million UZS, plus a 50 million UZS bonus for anyone who sets a new course record.

Here’s what’s happening across the weekend:

10–11 April – Marathon EXPO @ Magic City Park (10:00–20:00)
Open to everyone — not just runners. Participants must pick up race packs. The general public can explore interactive zones from partner brands, check out the latest in sports and wellness, and enjoy live music and a festive atmosphere.

12 April – Family & Fun Runs @ Magic City Park (08:00)
A more relaxed day of races before the main event, including:
– Kids’ Run (1 km and 3 km)
– Nordic Walking (3 km)

13 April – Race Day @ Yangi O’zbekiston Park, (08:00)
The main event! Marathon, half marathon and 10km races with thousands of participants and a lively crowd. Open to the public if you want to come and support the runners.

I’ll be out there embarrassing myself running the half marathon (wish me luck—I’ve spent more time in Georgian restaurants than on training).

I hope to see some of you along the way!

More info on Tashkent Marathon Instagram.

Partnered with UzbekistanServices.com

Need a professional interpreter for your event?

Uzbekistan Services offer interpretation services in English, Russian and Uzbek for conferences, live events, and meetings. Their interpreters and translators have backgrounds in business, medicine and law, making them an exceptionally qualified team!

They also offer provide fast written translations (including notarisation) for all kinds of documents.

Visit UzbekistanServices.com for a quote or a free consultation.

Got a great idea for an short article about life in Tashkent or Uzbekistan?

We’d love to hear it! Hit reply and pitch us your idea.

Follow us on IG @TashkentInsider

Flashback to Navruz festival entertainment

Tag us Instagram @TashkentInsider to get your Tashkent photo featured next week!

Wisdom of the Crowds: Best Parks in Tashkent

Each week we use the wisdom of the crowds to create a community-driven guide to the best of Tashkent.

On hold for this week…back next week!

Next up: Your Favourite Parks in Tashkent – where’s the best place to leaf your worries behind? 🌳🍃

Do you have a tree-mendous spot for a stroll, a fern-tastic place to relax, or a park that’s simply unbe-leaf-able?

Reply to this email or msg on telegram @ryanett88. Max 50 words. A photo is a bonus!

In the News this Week…

No more rain? Dry and warm weather (23-28°C) expected for the next week.
Uzbekistan in the World Cup (take 2): Football success continues in the country as Uzbekistan Under 17s qualify for the world cup.
Noticed prices going up recently? Annual inflation hits 10.3%.
Hold off on your cheap imports: The Temu saga continues.

Restaurant of the Week: Gruzin

Meat stews, dumplings, and rich cheese-filled bread…

If you’ve never tried Georgian food before, you’re missing out on something special.

Meat and vegetable dishes flavoured with herbs, complemented with fruit and nuts and often topped with cheese make it one of the most indulgent cuisines around.

There are several Georgian restaurants in Tashkent, and Gruzin is among the best quality and value for money.

Some of the highlights include khinkali—Georgian dumplings in a cream sauce, topped with pomegranate seeds—and khachapuri, a rich bread filled with cheese and egg, so rich and smooth that a few bites may be enough. (Tip: ask the waiter to mix in the egg and cheese for you.)

There’s a full bar, but it’s well worth trying a glass of Georgian wine—it’s some of the oldest and most distinctive in the world.

Vegan/Vegetarian Options ✅
Alcohol ✅
English menu ❌
English speaking staff ✅

Gruzin Insta

Enjoying this email?

If you find the Tashkent Insider to be helpful or interesting then forward this email to somebody who can eat a whole khachapuri.

If you are that friend, sign up here.

Partnered with VisitTashkent.uz

Looking to escape the city this spring?

Escape the city and immerse yourself in Uzbekistan’s breathtaking natural beauty with our Tashkent Mountain Tour.

Tour Highlights

✅ Scenic drive to Chimgan Mountains (80 km from Tashkent – 1.5-hour drive)
✅ Visit the stunning Amirsoy Resort & Charvak Reservoir
✅ See ancient 500-800-year-old Sycamore trees, mountain park, caves, and petroglyphs
✅ Tashkent pick-up & drop-off with a comfortable ride

What’s on in Tashkent this Week?

Business/Networking

1k Networking Club @EcoCafe. 13th Apr, 2PM.
Topic of Discussion: TBC.
Guest Speaker: TBC.
Entry: donations. Registration on Telegram @RafaelMirovich
UzFood 2025 @Uzekspocentre. 9-10th Apr.
Food, Ingredients and Production Technologies.
E-commerce Central Asia Expo 2025 @Anhor Park. 9-10 Apr. Tickets
Wedding Expo @International Hotel. 10-11th Apr. Free. Sign up here (RU)
Healthcare Expo @CAEx. 15-17th Apr. Info
Beauty Expo @CAEx. 15-17th Apr. Info

Movies in English at Tashkent City Mall’s Cinematica (4th floor)

🎬 Minecraft (3+) 🍿Daily until 16th Apr, Times.

🎬 The Amateur (12+) 🍿Daily until 16th Apr. Times

Sport/Exercise

Yoga in English @EcoCafe. 80 mins, Sat, register on Telegram @RafaelMirovich
Zumba in English @BeFit, EcoPark. Sat 11am and 6am. 150,000 UZS
Ice Skating @Humo Arena. Weekends in April, 12:00–23:00. 60,000–90,000 UZS.
Glide across the rink at Humo Arena with skate rental included in the ticket price.

Family

Family Day @Magic City Park. Sat 12th Apr from 8:00. Free entry.
Not much info about this yet but the Tashkent Insider team will be there! Hundreds of tickets have been sold for the 1km and 3km event.
Due to the location, expect plenty of kids entertainers in Tashkent’s version of Disneyland.
Light Puppet Show @Turkiston Palace of Arts. 16th April, 18:30. 50,000–250,000 UZS.
Top puppeteer, Nikolay Zykov, brings a dazzling no-words light show featuring glowing, moving characters in total darkness. Tickets (RU)

Finding events for English speaking families is tough. Let me know of any future events!

Culture

New

Play of Colors @Ikuo Hirayama Cultural Caravanserai. 10:00-19:00 daily until Apr 13th. Free.
Personal exhibition of the artist Hasan Teshaboev.
‘Love’ @Kamoliddin Behzod Museum of Oriental Miniatures. Daily until 18th Apr. Free.
Art is not only beauty, but also food for the soul. At this exhibition, visitors will be able to experience different facets of love through a unique combination of oriental miniatures and calligraphy.
The International Opera and Ballet Festival continues this week with Tales of Perrault Ballet @Alisher Navoi Theatre. 19:00-21:00, Apr 12-13. Tickets
‘The World's Best Music’ @Turkiston Palace of Arts. 12th April. 150,000–600,000 UZS.
Kazakhstan’s BN Team Orchestra brings an evening of iconic film and classical music to Tashkent, with works by Morricone, Zimmer, Hisaishi, and more. Expect live performances of soundtracks from Bridgerton, Titanic, Game of Thrones, and other favourites. Tickets
The Fashion Show LINE 2025 @Palace of Youth Creativity. 13th April. From 200,000 UZS.
An annual celebration of fashion and culture, with theatrical runway shows and a Show Room featuring everything from national dress to haute couture by local and international designers. Tickets
"Carmen" Ballet @Palace of International Forums. 15th April, 19:00.
Italy’s Balletto di Milano brings its acclaimed performance of Carmen to Tashkent for one night only. Tickets
François Chaplin @State Conservatory. 16th April, 19:00. 77,000–110,000 UZS.
An evening of Schubert, Chopin, Debussy and more from the celebrated French pianist. Tickets (RU)

Ongoing Exhibitions

Creativity of the Young @Kimyo International University. Mon-Sat until 10th Apr. Free entry.
Exhibition of Roman Soyerov @Ilkhom Theatre. Tue-Sun until 5th May. Free entry.

Nightlife

Weds 9th

Pub Quiz in English @Tashkent Tavern, from 19:00.

Thurs 10th

Kvartirnik @OliverPubKitchen. 10th April, 20:00. Free entry.
Live music in a cosy, intimate setting

Fri 11th

🎉 Birthday Karaoke @Tashkent Tavern

Sat 12th

Jägermeister Party @Tashkent Tavern.
🍻 A wild night expected with table football competition & Wheel of Fortune Game
JoinTrip (Cuba) @VM Bar. 12th April, 21:00. 100,000 UZS (free for girls, bikers & vests).
🎸 Cuban rock band brings classic rock anthems to the stage for the first time.

Got an event you want to submit? Reply to this email to let us know about it!

Thanks for reading…

Thank you for reading this week’s edition of Tashkent Insider.

If you have any questions, suggestions or general comments feel free to reply.

Ryan

P.S. Want to advertise your business in front of hundreds of English speakers in Tashkent? Reply to this email or msg on telegram @ryanett88.

Reply

or to participate.