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Central Asia news — September 15, 2026

Publications tagged with Central Asia published on September 15, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

5 publications

  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastCentral Asia

    Russian Regions Pay Out Thousands in Maternity Allowances to Pregnant Students

    Since 2025, at least 37 Russian regions have paid out over 7,000 one-time maternity allowances to pregnant schoolgirls and students. The average payment ranges from ₽100,000 to ₽345,000, with the most generous being in the Smolensk region at ₽250,000. The Stavropol Territory has made the most payments, with 720 since January 2025. The initiative aims to encourage early childbearing and support young mothers.
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  3. CultureCentral Asia

    Male Models' Struggles: From Keyboard to Wine Glass

    Several male models, having returned home after successful careers abroad, find themselves in a new line of work that, while lucrative, comes with its own set of challenges. They swap long hours in front of a computer for even longer hours accompanying wealthy women, facing demands that range from maintaining a certain appearance to being emotionally stable and available at all times. Despite the financial rewards, they find themselves missing their old lives, where they were simply 'typing on a keyboard'.
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