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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the tradition of Khiva puppets

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Video. Postcards from Uzbekistan: the tradition of Khiva puppets

Updated: 30/03/2021 - 15:41 GMT+2

As well as having stunning monuments, Khiva is rich in culture and traditions, including puppetry

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