Special Guest Speaker

Zulya Rajabova  CULTURAL AMBASSADOR

Meet the award-winning founder who’s redefining travel through culture, connection, and 30+ years of Silk Road expertise.

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Speaker, Storyteller and Cultural Ambassador Of The Central Asia Silk Road

Zulya Rajabova is an award-winning cultural educator, Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist, and dynamic global speaker who brings the magic of the Silk Road to audiences across the United States. Born and raised in the legendary city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Zulya grew up surrounded by 3,000 years of history, where ancient caravan routes, mosques, bazaars, and artisans’ workshops shaped her earliest memories. From those beginnings, she built a life in America from scratch, founding Silk Road Treasure Tours and becoming one of the world’s most respected voices on Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Her presentations are more than talks — they are immersive Silk Road journeys. Zulya takes audiences from the comfort of their seats to the legendary Silk Road itself, guiding them through ancient UNESCO sites and storied cities such as Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, Penjikent, Merv, Turkistan, and Karakol. Along the way, she reveals Central Asia’s stunning mountain landscapes, the warmth of its hospitality, and the enduring traditions of its people. Each talk combines powerful storytelling, breathtaking photography, and multimedia with live cultural elements such as traditional dance, haunting music, a Central Asian tea ceremony, and artisan fashion showcases.

Over the years, Zulya has captivated audiences at the Smithsonian Institution, United Nations, American Museum of Natural History, Asia Society, Columbia and New York Universities, Consulates of Central Asia, the New York Times Travel Show, and dozens of museums, libraries, schools, cultural centers, synagogues, and 55+ communities nationwide. Whether addressing university students, secondary school audiences, international travel conferences, or community groups, her message resonates with energy, authenticity, and deep cultural wisdom.

Now based in New York City, Zulya is available to speak at museums, universities, secondary schools, libraries, community organizations, travel conferences, and cultural events across the U.S. and abroad. Audiences leave her presentations not only entertained, but also inspired, connected, and enriched by the traditions of one of the world’s greatest crossroads of civilization.

Ready to inspire your audience? 

Transform your gathering into an unforgettable cultural experience.

Speaking honorarium begins at $1,500 for a 60-minute program, including talk, multimedia, and live cultural elements. Flexible arrangements are available for schools, universities, community organizations, and conferences.

To book Zulya Rajabova for your next event fill in our booking form or Contact us at 908-347-4280.

What to Expect

Each talk can be tailored to your organization’s needs, whether focusing on the Central Asia and Caucasus Silk Road’s history and traditions, the power of craftsmanship and cultural revival, or motivational lessons of success from scratch. Zulya’s signature presentations run 30–45 minutes and include opportunities for Q&A, cultural performance, and interactive moments that leave lasting impressions.

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