These Muslim and Russian worlds overlap and collide in many places throughout the country, but can be observed predominantly in the capital city, Tashkent. Since independence there has been a resurgence of Islam, with more and more people practicing daily and observing religious holidays and other traditions. Uzbekistan has a rich architectural inheritance, with some of the most striking buildings in the Islamic world. Medieval Khans dedicated breathtaking monuments to their own immortality, attempting to leave an enduring mark on a restless, nomadic land. Male and female roles are traditional.
Women primarily focus on the family, although they are found in nearly all areas of the work force.
Female Volunteers should be aware that they will encounter a more conservative, male-dominated environment than they may be used to, and may have to adapt their behavior and their expectations of women's roles in society and work in order to be effective.