Inventors of Kyrgyzstan / Health

Due to smog, the number of children with asthma, allergies, and other diseases is increasing, - doctor

In Kyrgyzstan, respiratory diseases rank among the leading positions among children's illnesses. Digestive organ disorders are in second place, while infectious diseases occupy the third spot. This was stated in an interview with AKIpress by Bolot Burabaev, a cardiologist-rheumatologist and deputy chief physician for outpatient diagnostic services at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH). According to the expert, the main factors contributing to the increase in cases of

20.11.2025, 15:43

Inventors of Kyrgyzstan / Health

Due to gadgets, children are developing digestive disorders, - pediatrician. Interview

The increase in respiratory diseases, digestive system disorders, and allergies among children is linked not only to environmental factors but also to household habits, such as overcrowded classrooms and improper sleep and nutrition routines. In an interview with AKIpress, Bolot Burabaev, Deputy Chief Physician for Outpatient Diagnostic Services at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCOMCH) and a cardiologist-rheumatologist, discussed the health status of children in Kyrgyzstan,

20.11.2025, 14:44

Local news / Women of Kyrgyzstan

At Fuchik-Chui, the traffic light was not working. A female taxi driver was directing traffic.

During the raid, law enforcement officers patrolled the area and encountered a serious problem at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Frunze Street: the lack of functioning traffic lights led to a significant traffic jam. There were no traffic regulation inspectors from the Traffic Safety Department on site, and a female taxi driver had to take on this task, standing in the middle of the road and directing vehicles. In a conversation with Erkin Tynaliev, the deputy head of the Lenin District

20.11.2025, 10:40

Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Due to the scandal? Whitcoff canceled negotiations with the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine

The planned meeting between Steve Whitcoff, the special representative of the President of the United States, and Andrey Yermak, the head of the office of the President of Ukraine, will not take place. This became known thanks to a message from journalist Oliver Carroll of the British publication Economist on X. Photo from the archive. Head of the office of the President of Ukraine Andrey Yermak (left)

19.11.2025, 08:50

Local news / Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Cloudflare Outage: X, Spotify, ChatGPT, and Dozens of Websites Go Down

Serious disruptions have occurred on the internet, affecting numerous resources, including Downdetector, which tracks website access issues. This was reported by Meduza. In an official statement, Cloudflare indicated that the company is aware of the situation and is conducting an investigation, as the incident may affect a number of clients.

18.11.2025, 22:28

Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

The Bishkek City Hall fined a company due to which a woman fell and broke her leg

Recently, the Bishkek City Hall took measures against the company "Gazspetsmontazh," imposing a fine of 23,000 soms. The reason was the lack of lighting and safety barriers at the site where repair work was being conducted. The incident occurred when a 66-year-old woman, who works as a teacher at school No. 38, fell into a pit on the excavated sidewalk. The victim was on her way to work early in the morning, during dark hours, which led to her misfortune.

17.11.2025, 16:33

Local news / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Due to repairs at the water intake, part of Bishkek will be without drinking water for a day (map)

The press service of the Bishkek city hall reports that on November 20, due to repair work at the "Kok-Zhar" water intake, the supply of cold water will be temporarily suspended. The shutdown is planned from 09:00 to 19:00. The shutdown area includes the district bounded by the following streets: 7th April Street, "Ulan-2" microdistrict, Alamedin River, Skryabin Street, Yunusaliev Street, M. Gorky Street, and again 7th April Street.

17.11.2025, 15:34

Incidents / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Without Lighting. Due to the Darkness, a Bishkek Resident Fell with a Child in Her Arms

The incident occurred on Orozbekova Street A resident of Bishkek shared on social media that she fell on the streets of the capital with her child due to poor visibility.

16.11.2025, 14:38

Local news / Actors of Kyrgyzstan / Salads and appetizers

A plot of land previously owned by a school in the village of Ak-Sai has been returned to state ownership.

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

14.11.2025, 15:11

Local news / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Due to project violations, the construction of residential buildings in Bishkek has been suspended

The construction of several residential buildings in Bishkek has been temporarily suspended due to the discovery of violations of project requirements. This information was provided by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic.

14.11.2025, 13:19

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

Health / Actors of Kyrgyzstan / Exclusive

Ak-Talinskaya Hospital Received Medical Equipment for Ophthalmology, Cardiology, and Assistance to Premature Infants

In the Ak-Talinskaya Hospital of the Naryn region, the most necessary medical devices have been delivered, reports Turmush correspondent. According to Azamat Duyshonaliev, the director of the Ak-Talinsky District Center for General Medical Practice named after Orozbek Kokkuzov, an ophthalmological device was provided with the support of an international organization to improve the accessibility and quality of ophthalmological services for vulnerable populations in Kyrgyzstan.

12.11.2025, 12:10

Local news / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Due to the energy crisis, are evening classes being canceled in Bishkek schools? The city's response

Some parents of students from Bishkek schools reported on social media that extracurricular activities after 6:00 PM are being canceled. One mother noted that at School No. 38, classes held after 6:00 PM have also been canceled, and students must leave the school premises by 5:45 PM. This is due to restrictions on electricity supply during evening hours.

12.11.2025, 11:03

Local news / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

Residents of "Ak-Bosogo" complained about a forgotten trench. The city hall responded.

On Saadaev Street, residents of "Ak-Bosogo" contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media, expressing their dissatisfaction that for more than three weeks they have been unable to resolve the issue with the trench dug in the center of the street. According to one local resident, the excavation began on October 24. "After the rings were installed, the work stopped. Many neighbors are unhappy. Our district representative promised that a commission would come to assess the situation,

11.11.2025, 16:43

Local news / Recreation centers / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

Call Center: Residents of "Ak-Bosogo" Complain About a Forgotten Trench

According to information received from the residents of Saadaev Street, they contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media with a complaint about a trench that was dug on October 24. According to one of the residents, after the rings were installed, the work stopped, and the locals remain dissatisfied with the situation. "The quartermaster promised us that the commission would check the situation, but a week has passed, and they still haven't arrived," he shared. Moreover, due to the

11.11.2025, 15:19

Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

US Department of Transportation to Cut Number of Flights by 10% Due to Shutdown

The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has decided to reduce the number of flights operated from the 40 largest airports in the country by 10%. This is due to the ongoing government shutdown, as reported by Reuters. According to the Secretary, the main reason for this step is safety concerns. During the shutdown, 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration employees are working without pay, forcing many of them to take sick leave or seek

06.11.2025, 23:06

Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Due to the cold, there was a cable break of "Electrosila"; the crew will restore power supply in 1.5 hours, - dispatch service

In the southern part of Bishkek, an incident occurred involving a high-voltage cable of the company "Electrosila," caused by low temperatures. This was reported by the dispatch service, which informed the subscribers. Power supply was disconnected around 11:00 in the area of the intersection of the Southern Highway and Aitmatov Avenue. As of 18:07, there was still no electricity.

05.11.2025, 17:35

Inventors of Kyrgyzstan / Exclusive

Life in the Regions: Elzat, despite the problem that made her cry, has mastered horseback riding and is engaged in stunt work.

Elzat Juzupbek kyzy, a 33-year-old stuntwoman, has had a passion for horses since childhood and today actively participates in filming complex scenes on these noble animals. She was born in 1992 in the village of Leskhoz, located in the Chui region, and currently lives with her family in the village of Zhany-Alysh in the Kemin district. Elzat manages the household, sews custom clothing, and helps her husband, who works as a horse trainer, take care of the horses. “Unfortunately, I couldn’t

04.11.2025, 21:30

Local news / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Due to a shortage of land, schools in Kyrgyzstan may become four-story buildings

The Ministry of Health insists on the need to change building regulations for educational institutions. According to current sanitary rules, primary classes cannot be located above the third floor. However, as part of the transition to a 12-year education system and the increase in the number of students, the Ministry of Health proposes to amend the SanPin. The draft of the new regulation is already available for public discussion.

03.11.2025, 12:47

In the world / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Demand for gasoline in China fell by 9% in October due to the rise in electric vehicles

According to Sublime China Information, the average daily gasoline consumption in October remained at the level of September. For the first time in many years during the "Golden Week," when an increase in car trips is expected, there is no growth in fuel demand. Analysts attribute this to the rapidly growing number of electric vehicles, which are increasingly replacing traditional internal combustion engine cars. The decline in gasoline demand is part of a broader trend of decreasing

01.11.2025, 14:48

Economy / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

EBRD allocates €2.25 million for water supply in Myrza-Ake, Don-Bulak, and Kurshab

The President approved the agreements According to the signed Law, Sadyr Japarov ratified Additional Agreement No. 1 to the Loan Agreement concluded on May 23, 2019, between the Kyrgyz Republic and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. This agreement pertains to the project "Rehabilitation of Water Supply Systems in the Local Self-Government Bodies of Myrza-Ake, Don-Bulak, and Kurshab," as well as the Grant Agreement signed on April 14, 2025, in Bishkek, regarding the

31.10.2025, 10:51

Local news / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Due to stigma, teenagers in the Kyrgyz Republic do not seek help from addiction specialists

Teenagers in Kyrgyzstan face difficulties when it comes to obtaining drug addiction help due to the existing stigma. This was stated by Tinatin Sagymbaeva, head of the department for medical and psychological assistance to minors at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN), at a briefing. She noted that in the first three quarters of 2025, only 209 requests from minors were registered.

30.10.2025, 11:52

News / Kyrgyzstanis — Full cavaliers of the Order of Glory / Education news

Over 10,000 Kyrgyz citizens are studying in Russian universities

According to the statement by Alexey Poida, the first secretary of the Russian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan for education and science, there are over 10,000 students from Kyrgyzstan studying in Russian universities. Poida noted that preparations are currently underway to launch a project for the construction of a new campus of the Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University (KRSU), which will be aimed at high school graduates studying in primary and secondary grades.

29.10.2025, 16:30

Local news / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Due to Weather Conditions. The Repair of Several Streets in Bishkek Has Been Postponed to Next Year

The chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall, Azamat Osmonaliev, reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" that the repair of several streets in Bishkek has been postponed to next year. He noted: "This year, two projects will be carried over due to unfavorable climatic conditions and the prolonged process of concluding contracts and conducting tenders. We are talking about Auezov Street, which we

29.10.2025, 13:21

Local news / Actors of Kyrgyzstan / Exclusive

Ak-Suysky District Prepares for Spring: Autumn Irrigation Covered Nearly 9,000 Hectares of Land

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, autumn irrigation is being carried out, affecting about 9,000 hectares of land, as reported by Nurzat Kaliev, head of the local water management department of Ak-Suu. As Kaliev noted, this type of irrigation, known as "freezing," serves as a preparatory stage before the spring agricultural work. "Agriculture is the main focus of our district, and attention to irrigation systems is a key priority for us," he added.

28.10.2025, 18:47

Women of Kyrgyzstan / Culture / Exclusive

Life in the Regions: A Female Combine Harvester Got Confused During a Party Official's Visit to Issyk-Kul, Now She Sews Custom Products in the USA

In the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Kurmenty, lives 78-year-old Kanymgul Abitova, who is now retired. For 25 years, during the existence of the Soviet Union, Kanymgul worked in various fields: she was a warehouse manager, a combine operator, a cook, and worked in the fields.

28.10.2025, 14:46

Kyrgyzstanis — Full cavaliers of the Order of Glory / Exclusive

Elections for Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. Kyrgyz citizens abroad will be able to vote remotely.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic announces the upcoming early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. Citizens located outside the country will be able to use the remote voting mechanism, which will allow them to vote based on their actual location, rather than just their place of registration. According to the Central Election Commission, the ballot will be formed based on the districts corresponding to the

27.10.2025, 16:11

Agriculture / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

Reconstruction of the Aravan-Ak-Buurinsky Canal has begun in the Osh Region

- During his working trip to the Osh region, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced the start of the reconstruction of the Aravan-Ak-Buurinsky canal. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The canal was built in 1968 and runs through the rural municipality of Japalak in the city of Osh, as well as through the rural municipalities of Toloykon and Kyzyl-Kyshtak in the Kara-Suu district and the rural

24.10.2025, 19:42

Local news / Kyrgyzstanis — Full cavaliers of the Order of Glory

Kyrgyzstanis who have officially worked in certain countries can receive pensions from those countries

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who have worked in a number of foreign countries have the opportunity to receive pensions under international agreements. This was reported by Nurzat Zhakieva, Deputy Head of the Public Relations Department of the Social Fund, on September 24. According to her, Kyrgyz citizens can claim pension payments from the following countries, provided they are officially employed and have paid all necessary insurance contributions:

24.10.2025, 19:36

Local news / Women of Kyrgyzstan / Exclusive

The Woman Who Keeps the Wheels of Karabalta in Motion — The Story of Iskra Liu

In anticipation of the Day of Transport Workers and Road Management of the Kyrgyz Republic, the director of the Karabalta automotive enterprise, Iskra Liu, was recognized among professionals in her field. She is one of the leading specialists in the field of automotive transport in the Chui region. Iskra Liu has dedicated more than half a century to her career in the transport industry, of which 47 years she worked at the "Karabalta Automotive Enterprise." This enterprise has long

24.10.2025, 15:47

Women of Kyrgyzstan

Bopo Karimova

Bopo Karimova is one of the active participants in the women's movement in southern Kyrgyzstan, a prominent state and public figure, a talented organizer, and an experienced leader. She is the author of several books. — Life is so short, says Bopo Karimovna, that we should not waste it on fruitless divisions of people by clans and tribes, by nationality, religion, or regions. I have lived a considerable time in this world, says this wise woman who has lived a worthy life, and I have come

02.05.2024, 17:59

Women of Kyrgyzstan / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic Gulshara Dulatova

People's Artist of the KR Gulshara Dulatova was born in 1930 in Tokmok. She began her career at the age of 16, working as a soloist in the philharmonic choir of the Kyrgyz State Philharmonic from 1946 to 1948. In 1953, she graduated from the Tashkent Theater and Art Institute named after A. Ostrovsky and joined the Kyrgyz State Academic Drama Theater. She worked her entire life at the KNADT. She was awarded the Medal "For Labor Distinction" for her outstanding contributions to

25.03.2024, 15:02

Women of Kyrgyzstan

Sakin Begmatovna - Life as a Legend

Her life was full of events and meetings, and each day was scheduled down to the minute. But it is unlikely that Begmatova would have been Begmatova if she hadn’t found time to sit with a bowl of tea in a shepherd's yurt, visit a music school opening in a distant village of the Tian Shan, which can only be reached by helicopter or on horseback along narrow caravan trails. She was welcomed at the high-altitude cosmic ray research station and at the oncology center in Bishkek, in the

26.02.2024, 19:16

Women of Kyrgyzstan

Head of the Foreign Policy Department S. Begmatov

The organizational skills of the young leader were noticed, and in 1949 she was entrusted with heading the women's department of the Frunze City Committee of the Communist Party of Kyrgyzstan. At the same time, she was studying at the Higher Party School. In 1952, she was appointed Deputy Minister of Finance. In 1959, Begmatova graduated with honors from the All-Union Correspondence Financial and Economic Institute, and from 1961, she became the Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers

25.02.2024, 19:08

Women of Kyrgyzstan

Sakin Begmatov - Work at the Frunzensky Hemp and Jute Factory

In 1943, she joined the ranks of the VKP(b). She was appointed deputy director of the Frunze hemp-jute factory, which had been evacuated from Odessa. This was a time of transitioning the factory to military production. The issues of receiving and accommodating evacuees in private apartments, recruiting, training, and educating personnel, as well as all social and domestic problems, fell on the fragile shoulders of Sakin Begmatova. There were no dormitories, kindergartens, or transportation.

24.02.2024, 19:06

Women of Kyrgyzstan

Sakin Begmatova - The Beginning of the Journey to a Big Life

A journalist from Germany, Siegfried Maiskaier, wrote about Sakin Begmatova: “The elegant, dark-haired Kyrgyz woman in a silver dress radiates femininity, calmness, and an impressive dignity, characteristic of those who possess rich life experience, deep knowledge, and education.” Sakin Beshatova was born on August 21, 1921, in the village of Koy-Tash in the Alamudun district as the eleventh child of her mother. She was born prematurely, without nails, and without hair. Upon seeing her, the

23.02.2024, 18:26

Actors of Kyrgyzstan / Women of Kyrgyzstan

People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR Jamal Seydakmatova

She was born on September 21, 1938, in the village of Temirovka, Issyk-Kul region. Her father waited a long time for children; Jamal was the first child born to his fifth wife. She graduated from the capital's School No. 5 named after A. S. Pushkin in Frunze. After school, at her father's insistence, she entered the Leningrad Polygraphic Institute, but her dream of creativity never left her. Since childhood, Jamal had a talent for singing and dancing. In her second year, she dropped

07.02.2024, 20:03

Women of Kyrgyzstan

Salamatkhan IBRAGIMOVA

“I found Kyrgyz cuisine delightful, and the people of Kyrgyzstan welcoming and hospitable,” - these words of the President of Finland, Urho Kaleva Kekkonen, were primarily addressed to her - Salamatkhan Ibragimova. Traditionally in the East, hosting guests is a man's duty. But Salamatkhan is a brilliant exception to this centuries-old “rule.”

30.01.2024, 22:30

Famous personalities of Kyrgyzstan

Yanev Stepan Yeremeyevich

Yanev Stepan Yeremeevich was born in Kyrgyzstan in the village of Nizhnyaya Alarcha in 1929. His father was Bulgarian and his mother was Gagauz; they arrived in Central Asia due to the Stolypin reform in the early 20th century from Bessarabia. When they were still infants, their families traveled by oxen, first to Kazakhstan (there are two Bulgarian-Gagauz villages near Pavlodar), and from there several families moved to Kyrgyzstan (to the Maevka area, where a few people of Bulgarian-Gagauz

19.08.2023, 19:18

Actors of Kyrgyzstan / Women of Kyrgyzstan

Aysulu Asanbekovna Tokombaeva

Tokombaeva Aysulu Asanbekovna - People's Artist of the USSR and the Kyrgyz SSR Born on September 22, 1947, in the city of Frunze. In early childhood, she became interested in dancing and decided to attend a ballet school.

26.04.2023, 15:04

Women of Kyrgyzstan / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR Tatybubu Tursunbaeva

She was born on July 12, 1944, in the village of Chayek in the Jumgal district into a peasant family. Her delighted grandfather Tursunbay named her Tatybubu, which translates to "sweet." Despite being born during the difficult years of the Great Patriotic War, she had a happy and carefree childhood. Surrounded by loving parents and three older brothers, she was a cheerful child. The future actress studied at a Russian school in the village of Chayek. In the area, everyone called her

26.04.2023, 14:52

Women of Kyrgyzstan

Roza Mavletovna Uchkempirova

Leader, reformer, patriot, professional. The first since 1993, the chairperson-minister of the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic. Since 1999 to the present, she has been the general director of the consulting company "Socium Consult." She considers her life's work to be her job, dedicating all her labor activities to the development and implementation of state social development programs. Nature has generously endowed her with charm, wisdom, analytical mind, and diligence.

26.03.2023, 15:59

Women of Kyrgyzstan

Bakashova Zhyldyz - an extraordinary leader of the largest library in the country

Zhyldyz Bakashova represents one of the bright pages in the history of the National Library of the Kyrgyz Republic. A multifaceted personality and an extraordinary leader of the largest library in the country, she lives with vibrant emotions and ideas, possesses extensive knowledge and experience, and enjoys trust and respect. Zhyldyz Kemelovna is a complex individual. In her, as in a good symphony, the most diverse, even opposite musical tones are combined: high and low, soft and harsh, sharp

23.12.2022, 07:54

Women of Kyrgyzstan

Rosetta Aitmatov

Her last name is famous. But Rozetta Aitmatova never thought about it - dignity, integrity, and honor were too hard-won from harsh circumstances...

14.11.2022, 00:46

Women of Kyrgyzstan / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

Urumkan Ismailova

Born in 1916 in Cholpon-Ata. She began her creative career in 1934. She started as an actress at the Kyrgyz State Drama Theater. In 1941, she graduated from the State Institute of Theatrical Art named after A. V. Lunacharsky. From 1941 to 1947, she returned to the Kyrgyz Drama Theater, and from 1947 to 1951, she worked at the Issyk-Kul Regional Drama Theater, and since 1951 at the Kyrgyz State Drama Theater. In 1973, she was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR. She is

04.10.2022, 16:13

Women of Kyrgyzstan

Tazhinisa Abdurasulova

A young student of a seller, she enrolled in the Faculty of Economics at Kyrgyz State University. She became a commodity expert and then the head of the management of the Osh Regional Consumer Union. During the period of socio-economic reforms, Abdurassulova repeatedly started businesses from scratch. She took the risk of opening one of the first multi-profile firms in Kyrgyzstan, "Salamalik." In search of profitable goods, she reached the USA. She experienced both success and

11.09.2022, 14:26

Women of Kyrgyzstan

Ismailova Emilia Irincheevna

E. I. Ismailova is a prominent philosopher, public figure, Doctor of Philosophy, professor, passionate speaker with knowledge of foreign languages, head of the Department at the Bishkek Humanities University named after K. Karasaev, Vice-President of the World Academy of Professors, and a member of the Special Council for the defense of doctoral and candidate dissertations in philosophy and cultural studies at the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. Professor E. Ismailova is

30.07.2022, 10:19

Women of Kyrgyzstan / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

People's Artist of the USSR Bakken Kydykeeva

Born on October 20, 1923 (according to other sources — September 20, 1920) in the village of Tokoldosh in the Voroshilov district (now Alamedin) of the Frunze region (now Bishkek), in a teacher's family. She graduated from seven grades of school and began her stage career at the Kyrgyz Theater for Young Spectators in 1936 (Frunze), (now this theater bears her name). From 1941 to 1944, she was an actress at the Przhevalsky and Naryn regional theaters, and from 1944 she was an actress at

16.06.2022, 19:05