Stunning Uzbekistan: the Legacy of Tamerlane's Empire with Dr. Nina Wieda
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Led by an expert on the post-Soviet space, Nina Wieda, this course illuminates Uzbekistan's rich history and culture. Designed to inspire curiosity and future travels, participants will come away with an increased fascination for Uzbekistan and an understanding of its unique cultural and political landscape.
Nina Wieda is a native of the Caucasus living in Chicago, USA. She holds a Ph.D. in Slavic from Northwestern University and an MA in Nationalism Studies from Central European University. Nina also has experience in journalism, advertising, and consumer research – her writing has been published in three languages. She wrote her Master's thesis about the Northern Caucasus region. Dr. Wieda currently teaches at Northwestern University near Chicago.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
I will probably never get to Uzbekistan. I was curious about the country. Dr. Wieda gave history and a good view of the country.
Dr. Wieda's knowledge is amazing - she really brought the topic alive! The photos are beautiful. In fact, I was so inspired afterwards, that I went to the library and checked a book on Tamerlane to learn more about his and his empire. This information will definitely make my trip to Uzbekistan in October so much better!
Dr. Wieda is a terrific virtual tour guide. Her deep expertise is evident and she is an engrossing narrator. The abundant photographs which accompanied her presentation were stunning.
Comprehensive, lively lecture with stunning photos. Historical context explained clearly.
Lots of history, but too long spent on titles, and not long enough on illustrations. It was hard to enjoy the beauty of the architecture when the slides changed so quickly, while the titles lasted much too long.