Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- In November, CNN, one of the world’s leading media outlets, announced the release of a documentary film called “Spirit of Samarkand” about Uzbekistan’s tourism opportunities and the cultural heritage of the ancient city.

The 30-minute show, which tells the story of Samarkand’s stunning beauty, its historical landmarks, modern life, and traditions, will be broadcast on all CNN channels on 23 December at 22:30 Tashkent time (18:30 Paris time).