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Osh
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Osh - 3000
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Naryn
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Batken
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Uzgen
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Kemin
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Balykchy
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Mailuu-Suu
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Local news / Tokmok

"Nowhere to Build". In Osh, they want to reduce the boundaries of the protected mountain Sulayman-Too.

During a meeting with members of the special commission under the government, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, announced plans to optimize the buffer zone around Suleiman-Too. This will free up areas for the needs of the city. The commission includes historians, archaeologists, specialists from the scientific community, and employees of the Ministry of Culture, as well as the head of the "Suleiman-Too" museum. A technical justification is currently being developed for the

20.11.2025, 20:20
Saving on Shopping in Bishkek: How to Get 10% Cashback at "Tash-Rabat" and "BUM"
Tash-Kumyr

Saving on Shopping in Bishkek: How to Get 10% Cashback at "Tash-Rabat" and "BUM"

MKassa from MBANK Residents of Bishkek can significantly save on their everyday purchases by shopping at large shopping and entertainment centers like "Tash-Rabat" and "BUM." With the recent launch of the promotion from MBANK offering 10% cashback, city dwellers have the opportunity not only to save but also to participate in a lottery for an apartment. Profitable Shopping with MBANKWhen using MKassa to pay for goods, 10% of the spent amount is returned to the buyer's

20.11.2025, 13:47
In Bishkek, the New Year decorations for Ala-Too Square have begun.
Local news / Tokmok

In Bishkek, the New Year decorations for Ala-Too Square have begun.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, preparations for the New Year celebrations have begun with the decoration of Ala-Too Square. This year, the main Christmas tree will be installed on the northern side of the square, which will create more space for walks, photo zones, and festive events. The city administration reports that all decisions are made with an emphasis on energy conservation, safety, and compliance with noise legislation.

20.11.2025, 11:34
Customs, culture / Art / Tokmok / Exclusive

In Osh, they want to expand the city: To do this, they plan to prepare a project for UNESCO to reduce the buffer zone of Mount Sulaiman-Too.

In the city of Osh, a proposal to reduce the buffer zone around Sulayman-Too is actively being discussed, reports Turmush correspondent. Yesterday, on November 18, a meeting took place involving representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, the Deputy Minister, as well as the leadership of the Osh city administration and specialists from the historical and archaeological museum complex "Sulayman-Too" and city architecture.

19.11.2025, 17:16
Astana - Bishkek: Vietjet Qazaqstan Launches First Direct Flight Between the Capitals
Local news / Bishkek

Astana - Bishkek: Vietjet Qazaqstan Launches First Direct Flight Between the Capitals

The airline Vietjet Qazaqstan (QAZAQ AIR) carried out its first international flight on the route Astana - Bishkek on November 10. The new route will significantly simplify and expedite travel between the capitals of the two countries and will also contribute to strengthening business and cultural ties. Adilbek Umraliev, the head of the airline, emphasized that the choice of this route is based on both economic and historical ties between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

18.11.2025, 17:18
Local news / Karakol / Exclusive

Kara-Suu Prepares for the Launch of a New Sewage System

The sewage construction project in Kara-Suu, located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, will be implemented in the near future. This was announced by the mayor of the city, Islam Ermamotov, in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. According to the mayor, only 1.5 kilometers of pipes remain to be laid out of the total planned volume of 4.5 kilometers.

18.11.2025, 16:21
Bishkek

In Bishkek, traffic light malfunctions began due to power outages. Where to report them

In Bishkek, there have been difficulties with the operation of traffic lights due to power outages, reports the press service of the city administration. The municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure" emphasized that the traffic lights are "quickly brought back to operational status." However, power outages from the energy supply company lead to frequent malfunctions in the functioning of traffic light systems. The enterprise is doing everything possible to

14.11.2025, 13:22
"Leopards, Marco Polo sheep, and porcupines captured on camera traps in the "Ak-Suu" Nature Reserve"
Local news / Actors of Kyrgyzstan / Sulukta

"Leopards, Marco Polo sheep, and porcupines captured on camera traps in the "Ak-Suu" Nature Reserve"

Specialists from the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic continue their research on wildlife in the "Ak-Suu" state nature reserve, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region. The press service of the department reported on the monitoring conducted using camera traps. Recently obtained data from the camera traps confirmed the presence of various species of wild animals, such as snow leopards,

14.11.2025, 12:45
Local news / Sulukta / Exclusive

Construction of the bike path from the village of Baytik to Kashka-Suu is nearing completion

In the Chui region, in the Alamudun district, the implementation of the project to create a bike path that will connect the village of Baytik and the village of Kashka-Suu is actively ongoing. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, the total length of the bike path will be 9 kilometers. As of today, the asphalt laying of 4.3 kilometers has already been completed, and work is underway on the remaining

14.11.2025, 08:19
Damage of 13.7 million soms: officials detained for land fraud in Kara-Suu
Incidents / Sulukta

Damage of 13.7 million soms: officials detained for land fraud in Kara-Suu

In the Kara-Suu district, police officers have stopped the illegal distribution of land plots, reports the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The crime occurred within the territory of the Bash-Bulak rural administration. The investigation revealed that a plot of land measuring 12.29 hectares, classified as pasture, was unlawfully divided. 27 citizens were allocated plots of 600 square meters each for the construction of individual housing, even though the land had not

13.11.2025, 17:57
Agriculture / Cities

In Kyrgyzstan, pastures are being restored: 3.23 thousand hectares sown out of a planned 9.65 thousand hectares

- In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of the program for the restoration of pastures with low productivity and fertility continues. Veterinary, livestock, and pasture-feed services are actively working on sowing grasses, taking into account the climatic and soil characteristics of each region. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the established plan, 9,650 hectares have been allocated for sowing, of which work has been completed on 3,226.85 hectares

13.11.2025, 13:26
Local news / Tokmok / Exclusive

The Echkiluu-Too Gorge, where Manas-ata might be buried

The research associate of the "Manas Epic" museum in the Talas region, Siyatbek Ibraliyev, spoke about his journey to the place where Manas Ata may have been buried. In a comment to Turmush, Ibraliyev shared that in early summer 2023, together with photographer Sultan Duyshaliev from the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas-Ordo," they visited a location where Manas Ata may have been secretly buried.

12.11.2025, 15:16
Kazakhstan has restricted the export of gasoline and diesel until May 2026
Cities / Exclusive

Kazakhstan has restricted the export of gasoline and diesel until May 2026

A temporary ban on the export of gasoline and diesel fuel is being introduced in Kazakhstan, which will remain in effect until May 2026. This decision also affects the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and is aimed at stabilizing the domestic market, as well as preventing fuel shortages during the winter period. According to information from the media, the Ministry of Energy of the country has officially approved an order that prohibits the export of the specified petroleum

12.11.2025, 13:48
In the SEZ "Bishkek," illegal workers were found
Incidents / Bishkek

In the SEZ "Bishkek," illegal workers were found

As a result of an operation called "Illegal," 12 foreign citizens working without permission were discovered in the territory of the SEZ "Bishkek." This information was announced by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. According to the information from the agency, these foreigners arrived in Kyrgyzstan using tourist visas but were engaged in

12.11.2025, 10:09
Sulukta

Sadyr Japarov ordered to select contractors for the major repair of the section of the road Osh—Kara-Suu

On October 31, 2025, President Sadyr Japarov signed decree No. 387, instructing the Cabinet of Ministers to identify contracting organizations for the major repair of the Osh – Kara-Suu highway, which is 18.7 km long. The implementation of this instruction will be monitored by the Office for Control of the Implementation of Decisions of the President and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Presidential Administration.

10.11.2025, 13:51
Incidents / Recreation centers / Kyzyl-Kiya

Call Center: The playground in "Kyzyl-Asker" has been fenced off and locked away from children

New details have come to the Call center Kaktus.media from teenagers living on Serpukhovskaya Street. They express dissatisfaction with the restriction of access to the playground located near their homes. A new playground with slides, pull-up bars, and other elements was recently opened in the "Kyzyl-Asker" area. According to the youth, this is the only place for active recreation in their neighborhood. However, local residents living in the houses across the street have started to

06.11.2025, 15:15
Local news / Talas

A competition has been announced for the construction of a new complex on the site of the "Tie-Break" courts.

The Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as Youth Policy of the Bishkek City Hall, has announced the start of a competition to select a private partner for the implementation of a public-private partnership project. The project includes the reconstruction and construction of a year-round tennis complex "Tennis Park," which will be located at the "Tie-Break" courts in Bishkek. The goal of this project is to create an indoor tennis complex that meets modern

05.11.2025, 14:13
Local news / Bishkek

Bishkek-2050: An Ambitious Master Plan or Another Utopia? Opinions of Architects

The Research Institute of Prospective Urban Development from St. Petersburg presented a master plan project for Bishkek until 2050, which was developed at the request of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. This master plan is a strategic document that defines the long-term directions for the city's development, aiming to strengthen Bishkek as a financial and logistics center of Central Asia, diversify the economy, and create a comfortable urban environment.

05.11.2025, 10:21
Education / Sulukta / Exclusive

How the Eurasia Bus Changed the Mornings of Rural Schoolchildren in Iyri-Suu

In Iyri-Suu, a new project has been launched — school buses provided by the autonomous non-profit organization "Eurasia." According to the information from the local council, headed by Sovetbek Karaev, the buses were delivered in 2024 and now reliably transport students. "The bus servicing the Uson Uulu Janish Secondary School was provided by the organization 'Eurasia.' It operates smoothly, allowing children to reach school from remote areas located 5–6 kilometers

04.11.2025, 14:32
Economy / Tokmok

"Meat, Diesel, Celebrations". Why Cows, Horses, and Sheep Are Becoming More Expensive in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, meat continues to be quite an expensive product in the market, yet the demand for it does not decrease. Kaktus.media conducted a study to find out the current prices for sheep, cows, and horses, as well as the reasons why the cost of meat remains high. Currently, the livestock sales season is in full swing, lasting from August to November. This period coincides with numerous weddings and other celebrations, during which animals are traditionally slaughtered. Despite efforts to

02.11.2025, 19:59
News / Sulukta / Education news

In 2028, KRSU will move to a new campus in the village of Kashka-Suu <i>(clarified)</i>

In 2028, the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University will begin moving to a new campus, which will be built in the village of Baytik. This was announced by the rector of the university, Sergey Volkov, at the School Directors Forum. According to Volkov, the main developer and technical customer will be the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation, the organization PPK "Unified Customer." "We strive to ensure that this project is developed with the participation of students and

29.10.2025, 16:38
Tash-Kumyr

Tash-Kumyr Electric Network Completes Preparation for the Autumn-Winter Period: New Power Lines Built

The Tash-Kumyr Electric Networks (RES) is completing preparatory activities for the autumn-winter season of 2025–2026. These actions are being carried out in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Energy, the organization's press service reports. Currently, 98% of the planned work for 2025 has been completed. As part of the preparations, a new overhead power line with a length of 10 km has been constructed. In particular, new lines with a length of 1.45 km have been laid in

28.10.2025, 11:22
President Sadyr Japarov inaugurated the "Kara-Kul" Hydroelectric Power Station worth $25 million
Politics / Karakol

President Sadyr Japarov inaugurated the "Kara-Kul" Hydroelectric Power Station worth $25 million

The hydroelectric power station is located in the lower reaches of the Kara-Suu River, where it connects with the Naryn River, in the city of Kara-Kul, and has two hydro units with a total capacity of 18 MW. The average annual energy production will be 104 million kWh, which will reduce the electricity deficit in the country by 2.5% and improve the reliability of energy supply for Kara-Kul and the Toktogul cascade of hydropower plants.

27.10.2025, 19:01
Local news / Sulukta / Exclusive

Missing 16-Year-Old Resident of Uzgen Found in Kara-Suu: She Was Living in a Rented House

The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region reported that 16-year-old Muslima Adakhamova, who was previously wanted, has been found alive and well. According to the information, on October 15, 2025, a resident of Uzgen, born in 1988, contacted the Uzgen district internal affairs department to report her daughter missing. She stated that on October 13, her daughter, Muslima Sherzatovna Adakhamova, born on May 22, 2009, left home and did not return.

27.10.2025, 17:25
Local news / Streets of Bishkek

Kyiv Street will become a pedestrian boulevard with a tram. Scheme of the new master plan

According to the new development plans for Bishkek, Kyiv Street will be transformed into a pedestrian zone. This is reflected in the scheme of the city's new transport network. On the section of Kyiv Street that stretches from the old Osh market to Jusup Abdrakhmanov Street, a tram line is planned. It is important to note that this section will be completely pedestrianized, and vehicles will not be allowed here.

27.10.2025, 13:20
Road Construction in the City of Frunze in the 1950s
Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek

Road Construction in the City of Frunze in the 1950s

The session of the First May District Council of Frunze discussed the results of the work of the executive committee of the district council and the work of the permanent commission for industrial management for 1948. It was noted that as a result of the activities of the permanent commission of the district council on industry, the Council increased its attention to the work of industrial enterprises. The production plan in the light industry was fulfilled by 132.7%, and the state received

02.05.2024, 17:23
Decision by the authorities to build a new panoramic cinema building for 1,000 seats in the city of Frunze. Document No. 208 (May 1959)
History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Decision by the authorities to build a new panoramic cinema building for 1,000 seats in the city of Frunze. Document No. 208 (May 1959)

Frunze, May 19, 1959 Having considered the issue of constructing a panoramic cinema in the city of Frunze with 1,000 seats, as provided for by the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR dated June 30, 1958, No. 705, the Frunze City Committee of the Communist Party of Kyrgyzstan and the Executive Committee of the Frunze City Council of Workers' Deputies have resolved:

26.03.2024, 14:05
Law on the Five-Year Plan in the City of Frunze
Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek

Law on the Five-Year Plan in the City of Frunze

The adoption on March 18, 1946, by the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of the law "On the Five-Year Plan for the Restoration and Development of the National Economy of the USSR for 1946-1950" defined the tasks and outlined the main indicators for the restoration and further development of the national economy and culture of all union and autonomous republics. Its implementation required exceptional organization of competition among labor collectives. The executive committee of the Frunze

25.03.2024, 13:55
Economic and Cultural Development of the City of Frunze in the Post-War Years
Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek

Economic and Cultural Development of the City of Frunze in the Post-War Years

The victorious conclusion of the Great Patriotic War and the end of World War II marked a new stage in the history of the development of the peoples of the Soviet Union and in the entire world history. The country returned to peaceful labor. A restructuring of state leadership over the national economy was necessary, along with the right to regulate social relations. The system of state management bodies underwent serious changes, with the State Defense Committee and the union ministries of

23.02.2024, 16:35
The Contribution of the Frunzens to the Victory of the Peoples of the Soviet Union in the Great Patriotic War.
Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek

The Contribution of the Frunzens to the Victory of the Peoples of the Soviet Union in the Great Patriotic War.

In wartime conditions, the role of the communications workers in the capital significantly increased. They almost timely delivered correspondence to military personnel and their families. The radio played an important role in strengthening the connection between the state and the people, as well as the unity of the front and the rear. The residents of the capital regularly listened to the voice of Moscow, the reports from the Soviet Information Bureau about the progress of military actions on

07.02.2024, 19:04
Consideration of the monument project at the Brotherly Grave in Dubovy Sad. Document No. 203 (June 1957).
History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Consideration of the monument project at the Brotherly Grave in Dubovy Sad. Document No. 203 (June 1957).

Frunze, June 17, 1957 Having reviewed the model of the monument developed by the team consisting of the author, architect Lyublinskiy, and co-authors, artist Aitieva and sculptor Koshkin, as well as the project proposals from architects Molchanov, Pisarsky, Mishchenko, and others, the executive committee of the Frunze City Council of Workers' Deputies decided: 1. To base the further development of the project on the obelisk design developed by Lyublinskiy, Koshkin, and Aitieva, taking

29.04.2023, 13:45
The Development of Art During the Patriotic War in Frunze
Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek

The Development of Art During the Patriotic War in Frunze

During the war, the capital was the center of scientific thought in the republic, and the science and culture of Frunze provided assistance to the front, dedicating all their strength and knowledge to the Motherland. Teams from 18 research institutions shifted their focus to developing topics of defense and national economic significance. In November-December 1941, an evacuated biological department from Moscow arrived in Frunze, consisting of 5 institutes and 255 scientific staff led by

01.04.2023, 14:20
Construction Organizations in Kara-Balta
Kara-Balta - Black Ax

Construction Organizations in Kara-Balta

They are going through tough times. The volume of construction has noticeably decreased. Nevertheless, construction organizations continue to exist and find clients. JSC "SU-4" A large part of the city's facilities was built by the workers of this organization under the leadership of the first chief, Sergey Nikolaevich Ananyev, and later - Ivan Mikhailovich Borisov.

31.03.2023, 10:33