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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
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
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
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
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Tokmok

Tokmok (Kyrgyz: Токмок) is a city in Kyrgyzstan, the administrative center of the Chuy Region. It is located in the north of Kyrgyzstan, between 43° N latitude and 75° E longitude, on the left bank of the Chu River, which forms the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. To the north and south of it stretch the Tien Shan mountain ranges. South of Tokmok lies the powerful Kyrgyz Ala-Too range. North of the Chu River is the Ili Ala-Too, extending into Kazakhstan. The combination of the

18.07.2014, 21:58