My name is Oybek Ostanov, born on December 26, 1982, in Tashkent and raised in Samarkand. My educational and professional journey is shaped by a deep passion for languages, literature, culture, and entrepreneurship.
After completing high school in 1999, I studied Business Administration at the University of Samarkand. During my studies, I worked as a layout designer and typesetter in various editorial offices. I vividly remember that time: week after week, I designed five newspapers, wrote countless articles, and gained valuable knowledge. This intense work was demanding, but it awakened in me a deep love for literature and language.
After my studies, I moved to Germany, where I worked as an au pair. This period was formative – I fell in love with the German language and devoured 44 books within the first six months. The first 13 works I read painstakingly with the help of a dictionary, but from the 14th book – The Perfume by Patrick Süskind – I could read without a dictionary. This experience permanently tied my life and career to the German language. After my au pair time in Schleswig-Holstein, I studied Computer Science at the University of Lübeck. Subsequently, I moved to London, where I lived for nearly two years and studied Business Administration and Management at London Westminster College.
At the end of 2008, I returned to Samarkand and deepened my knowledge of tourism at the Uzbektourism National Research and Training Center. Since 2009, I have worked as a tour guide, leading guests from around the world through the fascinating landscapes of Central Asia. Parallel to this, I began my work as a literary translator. In 2010, I translated a work by Heinz Erhardt into Uzbek. Soon after, I translated Uzbek literature into German. Additionally, I participated in translation projects of the Goethe-Institut Tashkent as part of the OEZA regional project “Schriftzüge: Translators in Motion.” Uzbek literature is as significant to me as German literature. I am convinced that both cultures – characterized by an open mindset and deeply rooted ethical values – share many similarities in literature, art, and worldview. My goal is to bring these two literary worlds closer together through my translations and foster mutual understanding.
Starting in 2014, I began presenting my works in numerous German cities. Until the pandemic, I organized three major reading tours. During this time, the decision to start my own travel company also matured. In 2015, I founded DOCA TOURS, a company specializing in tailor-made trips through Central Asia. Thanks to intensive work and a clear vision, DOCA TOURS established itself as one of the leading agencies for high-quality Central Asian travel. We successfully participated in international travel fairs and earned the trust of numerous clients. Then came 2020 – the pandemic brought global tourism to a standstill. My company was hit hard, but instead of giving up, I chose to embark on a new path.
From 2015 to 2017, I pursued a Master’s degree in Tourism Marketing at the Samarkand Institute for Economics and Service.
During the global standstill, I began to intensively engage with 3D modeling. This new passion led to the founding of my second company – CGDOCA. Today, CGDOCA, with a highly qualified team, offers 3D design and visual effects for various industries. Thanks to this diversification, I was able not only to stabilize my business but also to further expand my creative and entrepreneurial vision.
Short Vita Date of Birth: December 26, 1982, in Tashkent Nationality: Uzbek 1989–1999: Middle School No. 36 in Samarkand 1999–2003: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, University of Samarkand 2001–2005: Reporter & Layout Designer for various newspapers 2005–2006: Au pair stay in Germany 2005–2006: Language courses in Hamburg at the Goethe-Institut 2006–2007: Computer Science studies, University of Lübeck, Germany 2007–2008: Business course, London Westminster College, United Kingdom Since 2009: Tour guide for Central Asia Since 2010: Translator of literary works (German-Uzbek, Uzbek-German) Since 2012: Participation in translation projects of the Goethe-Institut Tashkent 2015–2017: Master’s degree in Tourism Marketing, Samarkand Institute for Economics and Service 2015: Founding of the travel company DOCA TOURS 2025: Founding of the IT company CGDOCA State Awards: Commemorative Plaque “25 Years of the Constitution of Uzbekistan,” Year: 2017 Commemorative Shield “30 Years of Independence of Uzbekistan,” Year: 2021 Commemorative Shield “30 Years of the Constitution of Uzbekistan,” Year: 2022 Badge “Tourism Fidoisi” – “For Contribution to the Development of Tourism,” Year: 2024