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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 speaks with environmental engineer and Indigenous rights activist Viliuia Choinova about decolonisation, extractivism, and the realities of living within and resisting the Russian state. Viliuia sp... more

In this episode of Yurt Jurt, host Diana T. Kudaibergen speaks with political sociologist Nodira Kholmatova about how migration, power, and inequality shape the lived realities of Central Asians across borders. Working at the intersection of comparat... more

In this episode of the Yurt Jurt Podcast, host Diana Kudaibergen speaks with Seseg Jigjitova, a Buryat activist, illustrator, and writer based in Berlin, about decolonial thought, memory, and the power of storytelling.Seseg reflects on how her person... more

In this episode of Yurt Jurt, Diana Kudaibergen is joined by philosopher Tereza Hendl, whose work focuses on global health justice and decolonial thought, for a timely and unflinching conversation about the political moment we are living through. Tog... more

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Viliuia Choinova
Sakha activist, researcher, environmental engineer
Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Episode: Across Sakha and Beyond: Indigenous Voices Against Empire with Viliuia Choinova
Nodira Kholmatova
Sociologist focused on migration, decolonial researcher from Tajikistan
Independent scholar; Tajikistan (Khujand)
Episode: Migration, Race, and the Postcolonial Shadow with Nodira Kholmatova
Seseg Jigjitova
Decolonial activist, illustrator, artist
Based in Berlin, Germany
Episode: Deep Freeze: Art, Memory, and Decolonial Resistance with Seseg Jigjitova
Tereza Hendl
A philosopher working on global health justice and co-founder of Ruta Association.
Ruta Association
Episode: When Anti-Imperialism Becomes Selective with Tereza Hendl
Dinara Rasuleva
Tatar decolonial writer, musician, artist, and researcher
Episode: Praising Native Languages in a Post-Imperial World with Dinara Rasuleva
Dr. Zarina Mukanova
Cultural and social anthropologist focusing on ethnic repatriation, migration, gender, and kinship.
Episode: 90s Shame, Kinship & Decolonial Futures with Zarina Mukanova
Ilyuza Mukhamediyarova
An activist and social scientist from Bashkortostan with over seven years in grassroots activism.
Episode: Bashkort Struggles and the Limits of Russian Liberalism with Ilyuza Mukhamediyarova
Botakoz Kassymbekova
Historian and professor at Zurich University
Zurich University
Episode: Imperial Innocence and the Undignified Empire with Botakoz Kassymbekova
Terrell Jermaine Starr
American journalist and blogger living in Ukraine.
Terrell J. Starr Official on YouTube
Episode: Beyond Borders: Rethinking Whiteness and Power with Terrell J. Starr

Host

Diana Kudaibergen
Host of the show; appears across many episodes discussing decolonial topics and regional history.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 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
    5
    BHEbhe11
    Australia9 months ago

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Guest diversity helps broaden understanding of decolonial movements.
Insightful and timely discussions on decolonization and Indigenous rights.
High-quality conversations that connect history to current events.
Brings strong, globally informed perspectives on Central Asia.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#86
Russia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#106
Ukraine/Government
Apple Podcasts
#171
Finland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#208
Poland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#221
Austria/Government
Apple Podcasts
#244
Japan/Government

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Across Sakha and Beyond: Indigenous Voices Against Empire with Viliuia Choinova
Q: What was happening on the eve of 1991 regarding independence movements in Sakha?
She describes being born during the Soviet collapse, the rise of national consciousness, and efforts to assert sovereignty and draft a constitution, while recognizing that independence status was limited by geopolitical realities.
Across Sakha and Beyond: Indigenous Voices Against Empire with Viliuia Choinova
Q: Do you want to introduce yourself to our listeners?
Viliuia identifies as Sakha, environmental engineer, indigenous rights activist, from the Sakha Republic in Northeastern Siberia, and frames her work around decolonization and sovereignty.
Migration, Race, and the Postcolonial Shadow with Nodira Kholmatova
Q: What is the future of Central Asian studies and how can scholars collaborate beyond national borders?
She argues for cross-regional collaboration, beyond single-country case studies, to build a shared, nuanced understanding of the region, and supports formats that foster collective discussion over traditional conference papers.
Migration, Race, and the Postcolonial Shadow with Nodira Kholmatova
Q: How do you understand decoloniality in Central Asia and apply it to your writing?
She emphasizes contextualizing race as a social construct with different manifestations across time, advocating for dialogic, practice-informed theory that emerges from frontline experiences rather than imposed from Western frameworks.
Migration, Race, and the Postcolonial Shadow with Nodira Kholmatova
Q: Tell us about your research journey and why migration has drawn your focus.
Nodira explains she has consistently worked on migration, tracing its social justice dimensions and connecting personal experiences with broader historical processes like colonialism and racialization, while reflecting on methodological challenges and the need for historical context.

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What is Yurt Jurt about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on decolonization and decolonial thinking in Central Asia and surrounding regions, often featuring scholars, activists, writers, and journalists who dissect imperial legacies, language preservation, indigenous rights, and regional futures. Episodes frequently weave personal histories with broader political dynamics, exploring memory work, migration, gender, and race within post-Soviet contexts. A notable strength is the guest diversity—from decolonial theorists to artists—combined with rigorous, globally informed perspectives that connect local struggles to regional and diaspora contexts. The format tends to be in-depth, thought-provoking, and anchored in lived experience, making it compelling for listeners who want nuance... more

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Recent guests on Yurt Jurt include:

1. Viliuia Choinova
2. Nodira Kholmatova
3. Seseg Jigjitova
4. Tereza Hendl
5. Dinara Rasuleva
6. Dr. Zarina Mukanova
7. Ilyuza Mukhamediyarova
8. Botakoz Kassymbekova

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