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Sources are rare and unclear for most of Tuva's early history. Archeological evidence indicates a Scythian presence possibly as early as the 9th century BC. Tuva was conquered relatively easily by the succession of empires which swept across the region. It was most likely held by various Turkic khanates until 1207.
Michael Cline, a former Uber driver from New York, visited Tuva three times and wrote a book about his experiences. He shares his impressions of the Tuvan culture, nature, music and history in this article.
- Yekaterina Sinelschikova
Tuva. Russia, Europe. Nominally independent before WWII, fascinating Tuva (Тува in Russian, Тыва in Tuvan) is culturally similar to neighbouring Mongolia but with an international cult following all its own. Philatelists remember Tannu Tuva’s curiously shaped 1930s postage stamps. World-music aficionados are mesmerised by Tuvan throat ...
Tuva or Tyva, officially the Republic of Tuva, is a republic of Russia. Tuva lies at the geographical center of Asia, in southern Siberia. The republic borders the Altai Republic, Khakassia, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Irkutsk Oblast, and Buryatia in Russia, and shares an international border with Mongolia to the south.
Tuva is a region of Russia that lies in the geographical center of Asia, with a distinct culture, language and history. Discover its Buddhist landscapes, Scythian treasures and nomadic spirit in this travel article.
A valley in Tuva, Russia, with over a thousand ancient burial mounds and rock art monuments of the Scythian culture. Learn about the archaeological discoveries, the gold jewelry art and the cultural significance of this site.
