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The gas transportation of Central Asian countries has been traditionally main part of their economic sector, because of geographical location and natural resources. Geographical and geopolitical Central Asia has significant commercial and political consequences across the region, and there gas production and export potential of the key Central Asia plays key role of gas transportation sector. Central Asian located in the centre of Eurasian continent and its transportation gas sector has very less implications in the global marketplace. Nowadays, geo-strategic role of this region is very low on global energy market. Central Asia is an important region of the Eurasian continent, touching Asia in the East and Europe in the West. The region is rich in oil, gas, gold, uranium ore and other underground minerals, and occupies an important geopolitical and strategic position, in which historically interests converged and intertwined diverse forces. This region surrounded by the giant powers Russia and China is still and strongly influenced by the unstable situation in the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan and other adjacent regions. In addition, in the context of the expected increase in demand for energy resources in China, India and other Asian countries, reliable supplies of oil and natural gas from the Central Asian region contribute to the stabilization of the international energy market, in connection with which the importance of this region in terms of providing energy security.

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The article deals with pilot data of a study of Uzbek people, mainly clinical-death survivors, in regard to possible near-death experiences (NDE). Evaluation of the first 13 cases showed that there is no regular sequel of experiences in NDE. In the thirteen cases there were no reports of tunnel phenomena or of film-clip-like experiences. Instead, acoustic phenomena, visions of light, feelings, and out-ofbody experiences were most common. NDE are not stringently connected with clinical death, but also happened under a "normal" operation. Nor do they always appear in cases of clinical death and resuscitation. Also, NDE are influenced by one's memories and cultural background. In conclusion, pilot data support the criticism that the term NDE is too broad, and demonstrate neuropsychological phenomena of multiple realizations of the same mental functions.

This article assesses the social factors that influence the health of female suitcase traders and the health risks related to the trade as an occupation. The findings indicate that it is imperative to study the health of small-scale traders within the framework of occupational health. Suitcase trade is widespread in both developing countries and the post-Soviet region, and recognising it as an occupation makes it possible to research related health issues. This in turn can lead to the discovery of specific patterns regarding health risks and the treatment of typical illnesses of suitcase traders, thus facilitating comparison with other occupational health research. The article examines existing barriers to health for women in Central Asia and summarises the quality and content of the treatment that is available.