Gulsara chose the word “достук” (pronounced DOSTUK) which is the Kyrgyz word for “friendship”.



In the slum of Zavodskoy Poselok, the small houses are mostly built around narrow courtyards. In each courtyard, several families share the same toilet and the same tap for water. Being friends with your neighbours is a necessity as you basically live together.
2nd and 3rd photo by Spag Bertin