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For many Westerners, Central Asia is a seemingly inaccessible borderland between Russia and China that has played vital roles in linking Europe with Asia, from the Mongol Empire to the new Silk Road known as the Belt-Road Initiative. Come join Connell as she shares her experiences in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, and northern China.
Katya Connell is a native New Mexican who has lived in Central Asia, Mongolia, and China. She is fluent in Chinese, Russian, and Mongolian and speaks a little Kazakh. She has developed courses in Mongolian and teaches Chinese. Katya is currently pursuing a PhD in anthropology at UNM.