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Kazakhstan
Decolonization
Central Asia
Soviet Union
Decoloniality
Post-Soviet Identity
Human Rights
Colonialism
Kazakh Spring
Activism
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Oyan Kazakhstan
Ukrainian War
Kantar Protests
Youth Activism
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Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
Art and Culture
Nazarbayev's Regime

Yurt Jurt - a podcast about decolonizing Central Asia and Beyond produced by Central Asian activists. Hosted by Dr. Diana Kudaibergen, Yurt Jurt dives deep into the decoloniality and decolonization of Central Asian and North Asian nations. Each episode brings insightful conversations that challenge historical narratives and reimagine futures for the region. Whether you're a scholar or simply curio... more

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In this episode of Yurt Jurt, host Diana Kudaibergen sits down with Elmira Kakabaeva, writer, educator, and founder of the course “Family Ethnography: How to Decolonize Your Writing.” Through her course and her platform on Instagram, Elmira invites C... more

In this episode of Yurt Jurt, host Diana Kudaibergen sits down with Kamila Narysheva, artist and curator from Almaty. Together, they explore Kamila’s personal and academic journey from studying in Russia to researching the imperial legacies embedded ... more

In this episode of Yurt Jurt, host Diana Kudaibergen sits down with Asem Zhapisheva, journalist, activist, and a founding member of the civic movement Oyan, Qazaqstan (“Wake Up, Kazakhstan”). Together, they explore the themes of Diana’s book The Kaza... more

In this episode of Yurt Jurt, host Diana Kudaibergen sits down with Intizor Otaniyozova, a multidisciplinary artist based in Central Asia, whose work moves between performance, film, and cultural memory. Together, they unpack the layered questions of... more

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Recent Guests

Kamila Narysheva
Central Asian decolonial practitioner, researcher, curator, sound artist, and DJ.
Refugee Worldwide
Episode: Whose History Is It? Kamila Narysheva on Memory and Empire in Central Asia
Asem Zhapisheva
Journalist and co-author of The Kazakh Spring
Episode: Rethinking Politics with Asem Zhapisheva: Oyan, Qazaqstan and The Kazakh Spring
Aisulu Toyshibek
Podcast producer from Kazakhstan, passionate about reclaiming Kazakh identity.
Kazakh Roses podcast
Episode: Oral Culture, Identity, and Storytelling Today: Aisulu Toyshibek
Madina Tlostanova
Professor of Decolonial and Postcolonial Feminisms at Linköping University, Sweden
Linköping University
Episode: No Longer Post-Soviet: Madina Tlostanova on Art, Academia, and Identity
Selbi Durdiyeva
Non-decolonial scholar of Central Asia and Russia, focusing on transitional justice, feminist methodologies, and accountability for Soviet crimes.
Philips University, Germany
Episode: Decoloniality and Justice: A Central Asian Perspective with Dr. Selbi Durdiyeva
Aziza Kadyri
Multidisciplinary artist focusing on extended reality, live performances, and experimental textile work.
Kuzlar Collective
Episode: Aziza Kadyri and decolonial practices in art
Kamila Naryshova
A curator, DJ, and art manager from Almaty, Kazakhstan
Independent
Episode: What is Yurt Jurt?
Maxim Aristaev
Author of the book Russian Colonialism 101 and creator of the Volia Hub in Ukraine
Volia Hub
Episode: What is Yurt Jurt?
Kamila Smogulova
A researcher from Kazakhstan with a focus on decoloniality
Independent
Episode: What is Yurt Jurt?

Host

Dr. Diana Kudaibergen
Host of discussions focusing on decolonization and cultural identity within Central Asia and its diaspora, engaging with activists and scholars on critical issues.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Amazingly important episode

    It was wonderful to hear this conversation and to see the connection with what happened in Kazakhstan and on the sacred Aboriginal lands in my home of Australia, where nuclear testing also caused huge harm and deaths.

    Apple Podcasts
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    BHEbhe11
    Australia2 months ago

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Rethinking Politics with Asem Zhapisheva: Oyan, Qazaqstan and The Kazakh Spring
Q: What is happening now in the activist field regarding political change in Kazakhstan?
The situation is complex, and activism is evolving amidst the influences of the Ukraine war and internal repressions.
Rethinking Politics with Asem Zhapisheva: Oyan, Qazaqstan and The Kazakh Spring
Q: What do you think is going to happen with Ukraine?
I hope Ukraine will win, but realistically, it seems like a long war is ahead.
Radioactive Legacy: Surviving Soviet Nuclear Colonialism with Aigerim Seitenova
Q: What is the usual Russian response regarding nuclear testing?
Aigerim states there is often no interaction with the Russian state, as much of the discourse revolves around political blame games, particularly linked to Ukraine.
Radioactive Legacy: Surviving Soviet Nuclear Colonialism with Aigerim Seitenova
Q: How has this field changed over the past few years?
Aigerim mentions that during her entry into nuclear disarmament in 2021, conversations around nuclear colonialism and justice began to emerge, linking these concepts with feminist and humanitarian perspectives.
Decoloniality and Justice: A Central Asian Perspective with Dr. Selbi Durdiyeva
Q: Can we talk a little bit about the de-colonial aspect of your work?
Dr. Durdiyeva emphasizes the importance of developing a unique vocabulary for Central Asia while recognizing the significant lessons learned from South American scholars.

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1. Kamila Narysheva
2. Asem Zhapisheva
3. Aisulu Toyshibek
4. Madina Tlostanova
5. Selbi Durdiyeva
6. Aziza Kadyri
7. Kamila Naryshova
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