Born and raised in Samarkand, Abdu Samadov is full of inside information about Uzbekistan. He has studied in England and the U.S. and is fluent in English, Farsi, and Russian. Abdu guides MIR travelers throughout Central Asia and enjoys sharing his knowledge with other travelers.  Here, Abdu offers his tips for how to explore the creative and cultural traditions of the Fergana Valley, Uzbekistan’s heartland of agriculture and the arts. Read More