Caroline Gutman

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Location: Washington, DC & Philadelphia, PA

Nationality: American

Biography: Caroline Gutman is a freelance photographer and writer based between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA, USA. Her work often looks at gender and economic inequality, climate change, and art and cultural innovation. Her work has been featured by... MORE

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Return from the Fertile Valley

Copyright Caroline Gutman 2024

Date of Work Mar 2020 - Sep 2020

Updated Apr 2020

Location Fergana Valley, Uzbekistan

Topics central asia, Documentary, Editorial, Energy, Environment, Essays, Globalization, Historical, Industrial, Landscape, Photography, Photojournalism, soviet legacy, train, Travel, Workers Rights

Uzbekistan's train system has been an essential mode of transportation in the landlocked country since the 19th century when the Russian empire first developed its rail network as far as the Caspian sea. While parts of Uzbekistan have had high-speed trains now for almost a decade, the eastern-most reaches still rely on old Soviet trains. These photos provide a glimpse into the everyday journey from Kokand to Tashkent.