Welcome to Dapter, a new podcast for research in Central Asia bringing you the voices of scholars who have explored this region in their academic journeys, hosted by Paolo Sorbello, Vlast.kz’s English-language editor.

“Dapter” is the Kazakh word for notebook—the companion of all researchers doing fieldwork in Central Asia. This podcast opens that notebook, featuring scholars reflecting on the stories behind their work in Central Asia and discussing what their research reveals about the region’s past, present, and future.