During the period from December 1 to 5, several significant personnel changes occurred in Kyrgyzstan. Appointment of Arslan Koichiev as State Secretary Marat Imankulov, who had been acting as State Secretary since May 2025, was relieved of his duties and will now serve as an advisor to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On December 5, the Minister of Transport of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, conducted an inspection of the construction works of the tunnel on the railway section China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan near Tosh-Kutchu. This information was disseminated by the press service of the government. This project includes a railway route of 304.94 km, passing through Torugart, Arpa, Kosh-Dobo, Makmal, and Jalal-Abad.
In winter, breathing in Bishkek becomes a real torture: the air becomes heavy, gray, and saturated with the smell of burning. In summer, the situation improves slightly, but exhaust fumes, dust, and heat create another, equally dangerous atmosphere. Polluted air has become a common phenomenon in the cities of Kyrgyzstan, and its consequences continue to be underestimated. This "air poison" not only worsens overall well-being but also has a serious impact on the health of women and
Photo by the Ministry of Economy In Istanbul, at the fifth meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation (OEC), a memorandum of understanding was signed between Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. According to this information, the purpose of the signed document is to simplify customs procedures, improve data exchange, and implement digital technologies in trade.
- The 5th meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) took place in Istanbul from November 24 to 26, 2025, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen trade and economic integration in the region. The event was attended by ministers, their deputies, and diplomats from the participating countries, led by Turkey's Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat.
Over the past week, several significant personnel changes have occurred in Kyrgyzstan. Beksultan Tokonov has become the new director of the State Agency for Management of State Property.
The match took place at the D. Ömürzakov Stadium in Bishkek and started at 19:00. The Pakistani team confidently controlled the game, converting three of their chances, while the Kyrgyzstan national team could only respond with one goal.
- On November 20, a meeting took place in Bishkek, where representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and China discussed the progress of the "China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan" railway project. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Participants in this event included the Minister of Transport and Communications Abstat Syrgabaev, his Uzbek counterpart Ilkhom Makhkamov, as well as special representatives from China.
The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reported on a meeting where representatives from three countries discussed the implementation of the railway project "China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan". Present at the event were the Minister of Transport of Kyrgyzstan Abdykalyk Suyunov, the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov, as well as special representatives from China.
Today, November 22, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan (U-17) will face the team of Yemen. This match, part of the first round of the qualifying stage for the Youth Asian Cup, will take place at the Dölön Ömürzakov Stadium in Bishkek. The start is scheduled for 15:00 local time.
Throughout the week, there have been numerous personnel changes in Kyrgyzstan. Two deputy ministers of health have been relieved of their positions. Kaarmanbek Baidavletov, who started working in September 2024, is moving to another position.
The Kyrgyzstan national team (U-17) will participate in the qualifying matches for the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, scheduled to take place from November 22 to 30, 2025. The matches will be held at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium and the "Alga" Sports Complex in Bishkek.
Throughout the week, a series of personnel changes took place in Kyrgyzstan. Ermek Kazakov has been appointed Deputy Head of the country's Social Fund. This position was held by [url=https://24.kg/obschestvo/213434_naznachenyi_troe_zamestiteley_predsedatelya_sotsfonda_bahtiyara_alieva/]Ulan Juma uulu since November 2021.
The youth futsal team of Kyrgyzstan U-17 will travel to Spain for two friendly matches. According to the Futsal Association of Kyrgyzstan, they are scheduled to meet with teams from Portugal and Spain.
At the recent international forum PLUS Forum: FinnoWay Armenia, held on November 11-12 with the support of the Central Bank of Armenia, the national payment system Arca signed a memorandum of strategic partnership with the Kyrgyz national payment system "Elkart". Altymysh Turatbekov, Chairman of the Board of the Closed Joint Stock Company "Interbank Processing Center," noted: "The signing of the memorandum with Arca is an important step in the development of the
The Maktab Sport Cup 2025 tournament, which took place during the autumn holidays, became an important event in the world of youth sports. This event, organized at the Central Asian University, highlights the commitment to promoting an active lifestyle and developing leadership skills among students through participation in team competitions. Day 1: Tournament Opening
From November 7 to 9, the World Sambo Championship took place in Bishkek, gathering the strongest athletes from around the world. As a result of the competition, the Kyrgyzstan team finished in third place in the overall standings.
Over the course of the week, several significant personnel changes were made in Kyrgyzstan. Changes in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Colonel of Police Azenbek Kozukeev has been appointed as the head of the Main Department for Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The measures concern state fees and registration In the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project, which is of great importance for the region, workers will be able to take advantage of new benefits. President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree that simplifies temporary procedures for foreign workers.
Energy expert Mirbek Mamatov reported on the radio that Kyrgyzstan has been financing preparatory work for the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 for the second year now. According to him, preliminary activities are being carried out using state funds: roads are being constructed, tunnels are being built, and infrastructure for camps and worker settlements is being created. These facilities will serve as the foundation for the next stage of construction.
- At the Global Conference on Reducing Biological Threats in Geneva, a meeting took place between the Director of the Veterinary Diagnostics and Expertise Center of the Veterinary Service for Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing, Almaz Junushbaev, and the Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), Emmanuel Schmid, as well as the sub-regional representative of the OIE, Mereke Taitubaev. During
Throughout the week, several significant personnel changes occurred in Kyrgyzstan. Dismissal of Meikinbek Abdaliev from the position of member of the Central Election Commission. Meikinbek Abdaliev submitted an application to the Central Election Commission, expressing his desire to participate in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh as an independent candidate in constituency No. 13. According to election legislation, he is required to suspend his official duties from the
The meeting of the intergovernmental council of the CIS has concluded in Tashkent, where Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan discussed issues of cooperation in the construction sector. The event was attended by the Minister of Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev. According to information from the ministry's press service, the discussion covered the exchange of experience and the implementation of joint projects in the
Over the past week, several changes have occurred in the personnel composition in Kyrgyzstan. Nurbek Akzholov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Finance. Since 2009, Nurbek Akzholov has been working in the Ministry of Finance, and during his service, he has progressed from a specialist to the head of the department responsible for international financial relations.
State Anthem of the Kyrgyz SSR Lyrics: K. Malikova, T. Sydykbekova, M. Tokobaev, A. Tokombaev Music: V. Vlasov, A. Maldybaev, V. Fere Literal translation from Kyrgyz: T. Askarova, E. Kolesnikova, M. Ronkina, S. Tokombaeva Kyrgyz people yearned for freedom's dawn, October illuminated us with the light of Ala-Too, The great Russian people warmed us with friendship, Lenin opened the path to happiness for all of us.
During the years of Soviet power, the spiritual and physical culture of Kyrgyzstan reached unprecedented heights. It was during this period that a distinctive national professional written literature of the Kyrgyz people emerged, along with remarkable advancements in visual arts, cinema, theater, music, and sports.
Education. By the time Soviet power was established in Kyrgyzstan, its population was completely illiterate. There were few schools, and literacy in the native language was not developing. There were no national personnel in the education sector.
A Turn in Social and Political Life. By the mid-1980s, a deep crisis had emerged in all spheres of public life in the USSR. Its international prestige had fallen. The existing administrative-command system of governance no longer corresponded to the conditions of the changing times.
Soviet Kyrgyzstan The period when L. Brezhnev was at the head of the state management of the USSR is referred to by historians as "developed socialism." Indeed, during this time, the USSR transformed into a state with a developed economy and a powerful army. The standard of living for people significantly improved. The country gained international recognition. However, at the same time, many economic, social, and political problems and tasks remained unresolved in the country.
Transition of Industry to Peaceful Rails. Transition of Industry to Peaceful Rails. With the end of the war, new tasks arose for the Soviet people. The USSR adopted a five-year development plan for 1946-1950, under which everything was subordinated to the main goal — to restore the war-damaged national economy and ensure its pre-war level of development. Factories and plants were urgently converted to produce goods necessary for peaceful construction. Life gradually returned to its normal
The Rear in Kyrgyzstan Industry. A significant part of the European territory of the USSR was at war, and many industrial regions were occupied by the enemy. To ensure victory on the front, it was necessary to urgently transform the republics in the rear into a military arsenal. All of Kyrgyzstan's industry was converted to produce military orders — weapons, ammunition, food, and clothing. "Everything for the front! Everything for victory!" — under this slogan, workers toiled
The Beginning of the Great Patriotic War. In 1939, fascist Germany unleashed World War II. In a short time, it occupied many European countries. Strengthening its military potential even further, Germany aimed to conquer world domination and enslave the peoples of the entire planet. At dawn on June 22, 1941, the German-fascist invaders violated the Soviet border and suddenly invaded the peaceful territory of the Soviet Union.
Establishment of Autocracy. The Soviet power had many enemies—both external and internal. They constantly attempted to overthrow the new authority. To maintain power under these conditions, the Bolshevik party needed a strong government. Therefore, a one-party system had to be established in the country. The Bolsheviks banned the activities of other parties besides their own and removed their representatives from power. To preserve party unity, the Bolsheviks also imposed a ban on the
National Policy of Soviet Power Among the main points of the Bolshevik party program, led by V. I. Lenin, was the elimination of social and national oppression. On January 2, 1918, the Soviet government published the Declaration of the Rights of the Peoples of Russia, which proclaimed: “The peoples living in Russia are free and equal.” Initially, there was distrust towards the Soviet power among the people of Turkestan. This was skillfully exploited by its enemies. “The Bolsheviks are
Land Redistribution. One of the main issues that the revolution had to address was the question of land distribution to the peasants, who made up the majority of the population in Russia and its outskirts. To win the support of the peasantry, the Soviet government adopted the Decree on Land, which outlined the main directions of the new government's agrarian policy. According to this decree, all imperial, landlord, church, and monastery lands were confiscated along with their inventory
The Tsar is Overthrown. The life of the people did not improve. In early 1917, the news spread among the Kyrgyz ails: “The White Tsar has been overthrown!” Hope flickered among the people: “Now Russia has become a free country, perhaps the Kyrgyz will be given freedom too.” But this did not happen. The Provisional Government of landowners and capitalists that took charge of Russia had no intention of meeting the needs of the people. In Kyrgyzstan, no changes occurred. After the uprising, the
Industry in Kyrgyzstan The leading sector of the national economy of the Kyrgyz SSR became industry. It accounts for more than half of the gross product, includes over 130 industries producing about 4,000 types of products. Today, it produces in half a day as much industrial output as was produced in the entire year of 1924. The volume of industrial production in the republic increased more than 700 times over the 60 years of the existence of the USSR.
Development of Soviet Kyrgyzstan On October 14, 1924, the second session of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee (VTSIK) approved the resolution of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the Turkestan ASSR on the establishment of the Kara-Kyrgyz Autonomous Region, which was incorporated into the RSFSR. On May 25, 1925, by the resolution of the VTSIK, the Kara-Kyrgyz region was renamed the Kyrgyz Autonomous Region, on February 1, 1926, it was transformed into the Kyrgyz ASSR, and on