Bishkek, 01.12.25. /Kabar/. As part of the VI World Nomad Games, a new cultural project called "Birimdik Kerbeni" will be launched in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the international secretariat of the World Nomad Games.
Nazira Aaly kyzy has been appointed as the president of the National Academy "Manas". As reported by the academy itself, Oktay Kapalbaev, the deputy head of the Department of Political and Economic Research of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, introduced her to the staff.
On November 28, a performance of the play "Semetey" was held at the Korean National Center for Asian Culture, which was presented in a bilingual format by a Korean-Kyrgyz creative team in a modern style. According to the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, the event was attended by the First Deputy Minister Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, representatives of the creative intelligentsia of Gwangju, and theater enthusiasts.
Turmush continues to share stories of Kyrgyzstani people with unique names. Koysun Atieva, a resident of the village of Mikhailovka in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, has been working in the field of education for 35 years.
In Kara-Kul, early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh are taking place today, organized at 9 polling stations, and all voting systems are functioning smoothly. As of 18:00, 5,485 out of 17,481 registered voters have already cast their votes, which represents a turnout of 31.4%.
The village of Boobek, located in the Chym-Korgon rural district of the Kemin region in the Chui province, has a long history according to local residents. Sartbay Kurmanaliev, a local historian and resident, shared in an interview with a Turmush correspondent that in the 1820s, Russia faced a complicated political situation, against which revolutionary movements became more active. "Emperor Alexander I, who was in St. Petersburg, strengthened colonial power in the regions, which
At polling station No. 7281, international observers noted the activity of voters and admired the national headdress. Today, November 30, on the day of the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, international observers at polling station No. 7281 in the village of Aleksandrovka in the Moscow district noted the high activity of voters and expressed admiration for the national headdress — the kalpak.
More than 120 years ago, the first public people's library of Kyrgyzstan was founded in the city of Karakol. This library was located in a building that previously belonged to merchant I.O. Abramov, who traded in iron goods, paints, and carpets.
A new mural dedicated to the outstanding writer Chyngyz Aitmatov has been installed on the building of the State National Russian Drama Theater, as reported by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The central element of the artwork features the writer's famous phrase: "Art is the eternal tale of man about man."
Zamira Musuralieva, a craftswoman from the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, spoke about the significance of "bata" (blessing) in Kyrgyz culture, which has deep roots and has been valued since ancient times. According to her, "bata" plays an important role in establishing business relations and improving life.
Employees of the Karakol Nature Park, managed by the Presidential Administration, captured a video of a snow leopard, which is listed in the Red Book. According to the director of the State Nature Park "Karakol," Kanybek Kamalov, the video was filmed by a ranger two days ago on the banks of the Karakol River. "The nature park is home to many animals listed in the Red Book. About 20 snow leopards live here, although their exact number has not yet been determined. Additionally, we
Kamila Farr Kamila Farr, an American polyglot, has never visited Kyrgyzstan, yet she speaks Kyrgyz fluently and shows deep respect for the culture of this country. Her linguistic skills encompass over 17 languages, including Uzbek, Hazaragi, Vietnamese, Tajik, German, and Spanish. She is a member of HYPIA (the International Association of Hyperpolyglots) and has attracted media attention as an outstanding young linguist. On Instagram, Kamila has over 33,000 followers, mostly from Central Asia,
The spouses currently live in Moscow. Begayim shared that she was born in 1992 in Bishkek.
The village of Chon-Tash, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, attracts attention with its unique nature and interesting history. Kerimbek Emilbaev, a local resident, shared with a Turmush correspondent the features of his native village.
Omurzak Tolobekov, a producer and screenwriter known for works such as "President and Homeless," "Moscow Love," "Love of a Millionaire," "Revolution," "Son of Manas Semetei," and "Love and Wealth," is actively involved in the international project "Manas." He has already traveled with it to the USA, Europe, and Asian countries. In anticipation of the Epic Day of "Manas," we discussed with the filmmaker the
The solemn opening of the new building of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) in the Ton district took place on November 27. This event was covered by the press service of the agency. Important figures present at the ceremony included Kamchybek Tashiev, the presidential envoy in the Issyk-Kul region Bakytbek Zhetigenov, as well as representatives of local self-government, veterans of the GKNB, and management staff.
As part of the traditional "Word of the Year" campaign, experts from the Pushkin Institute of the Russian Language in Moscow have determined that "victory" has become the most significant word of 2025. This information is reported by the official website of the Institute.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, announced the upcoming opening of the Kyrgyz House of Science and Culture in Moscow. The corresponding statement was made after his meeting with Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. It is worth noting that Putin's visit to Kyrgyzstan was a state visit, and during the negotiations, issues of economic cooperation, trade, and further interaction were discussed. As a result of the meeting, several bilateral agreements were signed.
Larisa Grigoryevna Konkina, the great-granddaughter of the Hero of the Soviet Union Grigory Konkin, shares her memories of Yuri Gagarin's visit to their home in the Issyk-Kul region. Even after many years, this meeting remains in the hearts of the people. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she spoke about her great-grandfather's fate, family traditions, and the preservation of historical memory.
In Karakol, the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region, one can still see many buildings constructed over a century ago. One of the most notable is the so-called "Governor's House," which is included in the list of historical and architectural monuments of Kyrgyzstan. This building became a residence for influential people and governors during the time when Russians began to settle in the region. This two-story house, located at 138 Alyshbaeva Street (formerly known as
html During her working visit to Osh, the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, Aida Balayeva, visited the museum complex "Cave," located on Sulayman-Too Mountain. She was accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Askaraly Madaminov, the Consul General of Kazakhstan in Osh, Mukhtar Karibay, and representatives of local authorities. The General Director of the complex, Mederbek Esengeldiev, conducted a tour of the
The ceremonial opening of a street, monument, and museum dedicated to the outstanding Kazakh poet and philosopher Abai Kunanbaev took place in Osh. The event was attended by high-ranking guests, including the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan Askaraly Madaminov, the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balaeva, as well as the Mayor of Osh Jenishbek Toktorbaev. Representatives of diplomatic missions and the creative intelligentsia were also
In 1979, the artistic-documentary film by Algimantas Vidugiris titled "Report on the Legend" was released, which became iconic due to its discoveries at the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul. Recently, the film has been digitized. From 1976 to 1979, a team led by Vidugiris conducted a unique expedition aimed at finding a sunken city. During the research, traces of a previously unknown civilization that existed 2,500 years ago were discovered.
In Mumbai, the outstanding Indian actor Dharmendra has passed away at the age of 89. He became famous for his leading role in the classic film Zita and Geeta, as well as for more than 300 other works in cinema. This was reported by the Indian agency PTI.
Kyrgyz culture is rich in diverse customs and traditions that manifest during weddings, funerals, and other significant events. It is important to note that these customs can vary significantly depending on the region.
The representative of Kyrgyzstan, Aibek Bakytbekov, made it to the final of the 7th season of the popular Russian music show "Well, Everyone Together!". During the semifinals, he performed the composition "Eternity" by Alexander Panayotov, for which he received 95 points.
In Bishkek, at the State National Russian Drama Theater named after Chyngyz Aitmatov, the repertoire for December 2025 has been announced. This month, audiences will be able to enjoy the play "Aitmatov," as well as a mystical interpretation of Nikolai Gogol's story "Viy" and Anton Chekhov's classic drama "Three Sisters."
On November 25, the republican secondary special music school-internat, named after Mukash Abdraev, will celebrate its 60th anniversary. In this regard, at 15:00, a festive concert will take place in the large hall of the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic.
Zhypargul Mamasalievna Dushobaeva now heads the Department of Education in Kyzyl-Kyia, located in the Batken region. This appointment became possible thanks to a recommendation letter received from the Ministry of Education, dated November 19, 2025.
In our section "Moments of Life," we focus on the creativity of our readers from 24.kg, who are passionate about traveling around Kyrgyzstan, as well as photography and videography. In this issue, we will recall autumn in Bishkek, head to Alamedin Gorge, enjoy the beauty of Lake Kok-Kul in the Chatkal region, and conclude our tour in the Kozhokelen Gorge. Let's start with a short journey along November's Baytik Baatyr Avenue in Bishkek. Photos provided by Sergey Khanov.
In the village of Cholpon, a meeting with the local population was held dedicated to the "Unguzhol" campaign, at the Gennady Bazаров cinema. A working group aimed at promoting and preserving the national values and spiritual traditions of the Kyrgyz people met with representatives of the district. The delegation included the People's Poet of Kyrgyzstan, Zhediger Saalaev; the deputy director of the publishing house "Kyrgyz Tuusu," Kerimbek Aydarov; the director of the
In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, there is an interesting tradition called "sabis ashar," as reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to this custom, a day before the celebration, men, including relatives, friends, and neighbors, gather together to prepare the ingredients for the pilaf. Primarily, they focus on slicing and peeling carrots.
In the Panfilov district of the Chuy region, on November 20, the mentors of the caravan "Ungu Jol" held an event aimed at promoting national values. As part of the implementation of the presidential decree "Uluu Dem – Dүйнөлүк бийиктик" [“National Spirit - Global Heights”], a special group of mentors was created by the President's Administration, and the caravan "Ungu Jol" began its journey across the regions.
Four residents of the village of Bosteri, located in the Issyk-Kul region, were detained for illegal fishing using a homemade electric device. One of the detainees works in the security service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the press service of the regional internal affairs department. According to the police, the detention took place on November 20, 2025, at 02:30 in the village of Grigorievka. The operational actions were conducted with the
From November 11 to 17, the significant international forum ICOM Dubai 2025 took place, in which the director of the National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan, Zhyldyz Bakashova, participated. According to the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, the conference gathered specialists from over 130 countries and included more than 400 speakers, 100 panel discussions, and over 10 plenary sessions, as well as a large exhibition of museum innovations.
In the evening "Russian Poets. A New Spring," poetry enthusiasts gathered to discuss modern trends and the development of poetic language in the 21st century. The organizers emphasized the relevance of questions regarding the formation of contemporary poetry, changes in literary speech, and the interaction of various genres, such as authorial song, myth, and fairy tale.
From November 12 to 13, a delegation from Kyrgyzstan participated in the 8th meeting of the CICA Youth Council held in Baku. According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, on November 12, representatives of the participating countries discussed key issues of youth cooperation during the plenary session.
At Secondary School No. 6 named after Sagyn Abdullayev in Talas, the opening of a museum dedicated to the memory of the outstanding educator and public figure took place. Representatives of the mayor's office, teachers, and students gathered for the event.
Recently, a new mural dedicated to the outstanding director Tolomush Okeeva, who made a significant contribution to the development of Kyrgyz cinema, has appeared on the administrative building of the national film studio "Kyrgyzfilm". According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture, the mural not only depicts Okeeva's portrait but also includes symbolic scenes from his famous films, which have become iconic for the "Kyrgyz miracle".
The Chui Chamber Orchestra brilliantly represented Kyrgyzstan at the II International Music Festival "Golden Autumn," which took place in Tashkent from November 3 to 10. According to information from the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, the musicians performed in the Grand Hall of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, as well as in the concert hall of the R. M. Glière Music School. Their repertoire included works by world-renowned composers as well as pieces by Kyrgyz authors,
This time in the "Twins" section, we will tell you about brothers Erbol and Nurbol. Mayram Abduvapova, the mother of the twins, shared a touching story about her sons. She was born in 1999 in Kyzyl-Kiya, and her children – Erbol and Nurbol – were born in 2018. The family currently lives in the same city.
The construction of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station in the city of Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, began in 1960. In this publication, we present archival photographs capturing the early stages of this significant project.
Recently, a poetry evening was held in the village of Ak-Jar, located in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, dedicated to the memory of an outstanding individual — Gülzhamal Abdildaevna, a candidate of philosophical sciences, associate professor, and educator. At this event, attention was focused on her significant contributions to education, science, and literature, as well as her human qualities.
The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region reported on the situation related to school No. 7 in the village of Pristan-Przhevalsk in response to a request from 24. kg regarding the incident. A statement about bullying and harassment among students has been registered at the Karakol police department. An initial investigation has been launched into this matter.
In the Ton district, an important news event occurred: a plot of land that once belonged to the secondary school named after Zh. Turusbekov in the village of Ak-Sai has been returned to state ownership. The information was provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. During the prosecutor's inspection, it was revealed that in 2002-2003, this plot of land, measuring 1,989.31 square meters, was illegally transferred to private hands in violation of current
A traffic accident occurred in the village of Baltabay, located in the Issyk-Kul region. The incident was recorded on video. According to information provided by the press service of the regional department of internal affairs, the accident happened on the Balykchy — Bokonbaev — Karakol highway. According to preliminary data, the driver of a BMW X5, traveling east, attempted to overtake and crossed into the oncoming lane, colliding with a Mercedes-Benz that was coming towards him.
html From November 12 to 15, an international exhibition “ART EXPO” will be held in Osh, with participation from CIS countries. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan. During the exhibition, the following are expected: