In accordance with the directive of the Minister of Emergency Situations, Lieutenant General Boobek Azhikeev, on November 6, the Emergency Situations Ministry helicopter flew to the Sary-Kyr pass in the Jalal-Abad region to evacuate a 30-year-old citizen, K.E., who was stuck in a snowdrift. This was reported by the ministry's press service.
Today, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) successfully evacuated a man who was stuck at the Sary-Kyr pass. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. Since early morning, 28 people have been working at the scene, including 16 MES employees. Six units of equipment were involved in the search and rescue operations.
On November 5, the sports relay games "Best Friendly Sports Family" took place in Karakol. Families of various ethnicities from the city participated in the event, including Aibek Mayrykov and Adilet Bөlөkov.
Today, November 5, in Kara-Kul, Jalal-Abad region, the opening of 32 new apartments took place. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush.
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tala district, the celebration of Culture Workers' Day took place. This was reported by Kanibek Esenaliev, the deputy akim of the district. Today, a solemn event dedicated to the professional holiday, which is celebrated on November 2, was held at the district cultural center. District leaders and employees of cultural institutions participated in it.
On November 7 at 15:00, an evening dedicated to the memory of the outstanding actor, artist, and Hero of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic, Suimenkul Chokmorov, will take place at his museum-studio. During the event, the audience will be invited to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the master's creativity through a combination of music, painting, theater, and poetry.
On November 4, a solemn event dedicated to the Day of Culture Workers of Kyrgyzstan took place in the Ton District of the Issyk-Kul Region. Representatives of the Ton District State Administration attended the celebration, congratulating culture workers on their professional holiday and presenting honorary certificates and letters of appreciation.
According to CNN, citing local authorities, among the victims are five foreign climbers and two guides from Nepal. Armed police representative Shailendra Thapa also reported that five more people were injured in the base camp, which is located at an altitude of about 4,900 meters. Due to adverse weather conditions, rescuers had to reach the site on foot, as an attempt to send a helicopter was unsuccessful—the pilots were forced to turn back. Rescue operations will resume on Tuesday morning,
Recently, a significant collective monograph titled "International Legal Regulation of Transboundary Rivers" was released in Almaty. This extensive work was created with the participation of scholars, lawyers, and ecologists from Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, highlighting its international character. The book is published in three languages: Russian, English, and Chinese.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a growing interest in merino wool, as reported by Turmush, the director of the breeding farm "Orgochor," Almazbek Kölbaev [Kolbaev]. He noted that during the Soviet era, their farm was quite popular. "We were among the leaders, having over 45,000 sheep and specializing in white fine-wool meat and wool sheep. However, over time, the population of white sheep sharply decreased, and this breed nearly disappeared," Kölbaev shared.
Today, November 3, celebrations were held at the Barpy Alykulov Kyrgyz Drama Theater in honor of Culture Workers' Day, reports Turmush correspondent. Local government officials, cultural figures, and city residents attended the event.
- Resolution No. 703 dated October 28, 2025, exempted all goods imported under the investment project for the construction and operation of a solar power plant with a capacity of 1900 MW from customs duties. This project is being implemented in accordance with the investment agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers, Sonningdale Limited, and the LLC "RECA," which was signed on July 25, 2025, and received approval by order No. 556-t dated July 1, 2025.
On October 31, information was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region about illegal fishing in the area of the village of Ananyevo. It was also reported that the offenders possessed two units of firearms of unknown origin. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. A response investigative group from the police station located in the village of Ananyevo immediately went to the scene.
In Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, at 143 Alyshbaeva Street (formerly known as Lenin Street), there is a residential building marked as a site of historical and cultural heritage, as reported by the local mayor's office. In this ancient part of the city, which has preserved the atmosphere of the past, stands a modest yet impressive house with sturdy brick walls and tall windows. "This house has survived many historical stages: empires, wars, and peaceful times. However, it
Marat Imankulov, holding the position of State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in the international festival "Peoples of Russia and the CIS," which is taking place in Moscow from October 31 to November 5, 2025. The aim of this event is to promote the strengthening of spiritual values, the preservation of cultural heritage, and the traditions of multinational peoples.
Turmush — On November 1, a meeting of local residents took place in Kara-Kul, where participation in the IV People's Kurultai was discussed. Present at the event were the chairman of the city council Chyngyz Kimsanov and deputies of the city council. At the beginning of the meeting, the chairman informed the participants about the rules for conducting the kurultai and the process of electing delegates.
At the House of Culture named after S. Andabekov, located in the At-Bashy district of the Naryn region, an evening dedicated to the centenary anniversary of Zholoman Chorobaev took place. He was not only a participant in the Great Patriotic War but also a composer, performer, and komuz player. Representatives of the state district administration, the presidential representative office in the Naryn region, as well as contemporaries and admirers of Chorobaev's work, including cultural
On the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, near the "Ak-Tilek—Automobile" checkpoint, an incident occurred involving an inspector from the Traffic Police of the Chui region. On October 31, truck drivers were waiting for their turn to cross the border. Suddenly, they noticed a truck ignoring the queue and moving behind a passenger car. The driver of the passenger car turned out to be a Traffic Police inspector, which caused discontent among the truck drivers, who accused him of helping
On the territory of the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region lies a lake associated with a tragic story of a mother and her child. Information about this lake can be found in the district encyclopedia. The lake, known as “Өкүргөн-Көл” (translated as “Weeping”), is located in the mountain range of the inner Tenir-Tuu, on the northern slopes of Jeti-Bel, on the right side of the Taragay River, at an altitude of 3628 meters above sea level.
From November 3 to 10, 2025, the Hungarian Film Days will take place in Bishkek, organized with the support of the Embassy of Hungary. As part of the event, viewers will be able to see a number of significant films that showcase the history of Hungary through the lens of the personal stories of the characters.
On October 30, the premiere of the play "12" directed by Nikita Mikhalkov took place at the Ch. Aitmatov Russian Drama Theater in Bishkek, attracting full houses. This was reported by representatives of the Russian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan. This event was part of the Days of Russian Culture taking place in Kyrgyzstan.
Akyilbek Alybaev, the director of the State Theater for Young Spectators named after B. Kydykeeva, shared plans for expanding international cooperation and the theater's touring activities. According to him, this year the theater actively participated in various foreign festivals and projects.
The opening of the 110/10 kV substation "Ken-Sai" took place in Osh, which will ensure uninterrupted power supply to the residential areas of Ken-Sai, as well as neighboring settlements such as Gulbaar, Kenesh, and Japalak. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev, the Mayor of Osh Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the General Director of the Open Joint Stock
Almaz Tulekeyev, head of the state film center "Kyrgyzfilm," stated that the interaction between the Kyrgyz Republic and Russia in the field of cinema traditionally has a high level. At the end of November, he plans to travel to Moscow, where he will participate in an international film market.
Recently, a meeting took place between the deputy ministers of culture of Russia and Kyrgyzstan, during which the prospects for cultural cooperation between the two countries were discussed. Timurlan Azhymaliev, representing Kyrgyzstan, expressed hope for deepening interaction in the humanitarian sphere. He specified that this concerns joint initiatives in the fields of theater, cinema, museum affairs, and education. “The proposals include increasing the number of festivals and joint projects,
Photo 24.kg. The festival runs from October 29 to November 1 The Russian Film Festival has kicked off at the capital's "Manas" cinema as part of the Days of Russian Culture, where viewers can enjoy the most relevant new releases of Russian cinema. At the opening ceremony, the Minister of Culture of Russia, Olga Lyubimova, and her Kyrgyz counterpart, Mirbek Mambetaliev, were present, who congratulated everyone gathered on the beginning of this bright event.
A meeting was held in Bishkek where the culture ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Russia discussed current issues of cultural cooperation. The Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev, and his Russian counterpart, Olga Lyubimova, met as part of the Days of Culture of the Russian Federation taking place in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the meeting, the parties addressed numerous issues
The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has officially announced the opening of the "Ken-Sai" substation, located in the Ken-Sai district of the city of Osh. The agency reports that construction was completed ahead of schedule.
The correspondent of Turmush shared interesting facts about the educational system of the Issyk-Kul region. According to archival data, in 1914-1915, there were 32 educational institutions operating in the region, of which 30 were primary schools and 7 were seven-year schools.
In the Chui region of Kyrgyzstan, archaeologists from Altai State University and the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn made an important discovery — a stone statue depicting a woman in a traditional three-horned headdress, typical of the early Turkic period. This was reported by the press service of the "Great Altai" Center for Altai Studies and Turkology.
The issue of the lack of educational institutions in Karakol remains relevant. The education of youth is the foundation of the future of any society, and creating adequate conditions for learning should be a priority. Although there has been an increase in the number of schools in recent years, the problem of their shortage still requires a solution. In some localities, the number of students in classes exceeds acceptable norms by two to three times, which is particularly noticeable in large
In Bishkek, Russian director Sergey Korotaev brought not just a new film, but a true spark of human cinema. His work "Not on the Lists" will be shown on October 31 at the "Manas" cinema as part of the Russian Film Festival, which takes place from October 29 to November 1 in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. In an interview with "Kabar," Korotaev shared his thoughts on the importance of cultural exchange between Russia and Kyrgyzstan, as well as on the honesty and
A meeting was held at the 'Manas' cinema as part of the Russian Film Festival, where the audience met with directors Nikita Vysotsky and Sergey Korotaev, as well as actor Kirill Kuznetsov. Nikita Vysotsky, the author of the films "August" and "Love of the Soviet Union," expressed his joy at the full hall and the audience's interest in contemporary Russian cinema. He also reminded that his film "August," based on the book by Vladimir Bogomolov
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the Days of Russian Culture were opened with great fanfare. The main event was a gala concert featuring outstanding representatives of Russian music, dance, and instrumental art. Leading artists of the Russian pop scene performed under the direction of People's Artist of Russia Sergey Zhilin and the "Fonograph-Sympho-Jazz" orchestra.
Ayuu-Sai is a village located in the Osh region of Kyrgyzstan. On its outskirts, one can hear the loud noise of construction machinery. Workers are reinforcing the slope where a terrible disaster occurred in 2017, claiming the lives of 24 people. On that fateful day in spring, in just a few seconds, four houses were buried under a layer of mud, and 11 bodies were never found. “It was early morning when people were asleep. The landslide happened instantly, there was no chance to escape,”
Today is a significant date — 30 years ago, the House of Russian Abroad named after A. Solzhenitsyn was founded, which has become an important center of Russian culture beyond the country's borders and fulfilled the dream of many emigrants and their descendants.
The solemn ceremony opening the Days of Russian Culture in Kyrgyzstan took place at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic Hall. This event marked a significant step in strengthening cultural ties between the two countries, as reported by the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan. The ceremony was opened by the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, and the Minister of Culture of Russia, Olga Lyubimova.
The "Manas" cinema in the capital of Kyrgyzstan hosted one of the main events of the Russian Federation Culture Days. The event was attended by the Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, and his Russian counterpart, Olga Lyubimova. Olga Lyubimova, the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, emphasized the importance of cultural and cinematic interaction between Russia and Kyrgyzstan for strengthening strategic partnership. “Our
As part of the Culture Days of the Russian Federation in the Kyrgyz Republic, a Russian Film Festival took place, attended by the General Director of JSC "ROSKINO," Elza Antonova. She noted that this event has become a true celebration for the Russian delegation.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a significant event took place at the "Manas" cinema — the Days of Russian Culture. The event was attended by Mirbek Mambetaliev, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, and his Russian counterpart Olga Lyubimova, the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation. Olga Lyubimova emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between Russia and Kyrgyzstan in the field of culture and cinema, noting that this
On October 29, an exhibition titled "The Expeditions of Máté Szájer and György Almási to Central Asia" opened at the National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too." At the exhibition, rare exhibits dedicated to the travels and research of Hungarian ethnographer György Almási in Central Asia, as well as the art of Mari embroidery, can be seen.
On October 25, the international arts competition "Star Time" took place in Almaty (Kazakhstan), in which the Karabalta ensemble "Elim" participated. This was reported by Turmush correspondent.
On October 29, the press service of the Main Department of Road Safety (GUOBDD) reported a new case of driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the information, on the evening of October 28, around 18:40, at the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek—automobile", located at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border, a truck of the "Faw" brand drove into the oncoming lane, which is a violation of traffic rules. GUOBDD inspectors stopped the vehicle and, after checking the documents, suspected the
In Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, there is a historic building that has turned 120 years old. This structure, known as the house of notary I.P. Pyankov, is currently used by a preschool educational institution. The head of the kindergarten, Altynkul Tyumenbaeva, noted that this academic year, 260 children will be accepted into the institution. As part of the grant, work is planned for the repair of the gates, fence, and playground, as well as the construction of a coal storage
At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, the opening of an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" has been announced, which will be a personal project of the artist Boobek Arykov. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov, Ch. Aitmatov, and Abai Kunanbaev awards, has held the position of senior lecturer at the I. Razzakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is known as a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who actively develops the
A recent expedition consisting of geologists, ecologists, historians, and archaeologists visited the Shut pasture located in the Papan rural district of the Kara-Suu region in Osh province, where samples of ancient monuments were collected. According to specialists, these monuments date back to the 2nd-1st centuries BC and the 6th century. Information about this site remains limited for now. For further study, it is necessary first to passport the object, determine its cultural affiliation, and
At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" dedicated to the artist Boobek Arykov has been announced. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov Award, as well as the awards of Ch. Aitmatov and Abai Kunanbaev, has been serving as a senior lecturer at the I. Razakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who continues to develop the traditions of modern