About Kyrgyzstan

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State structure
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National symbols
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Government
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Armed forces
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National currency
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Banknotes
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Circulation coins
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Collectible coins
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Political organization
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Domestic policy
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Foreign policy
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History
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Kyrgyz in antiquity
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Kyrgyz in the VI-XII centuries
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Kyrgyz in the XIII—first half of XVIII century
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The struggle for the independence of the Kyrgyz
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Kyrgyzstan as part of Russia
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Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet period
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Kyrgyzstan — a sovereign state
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Historical records
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Kurmanjan Datka
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Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan
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History and archeology of the ancient Tien Shan
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Peoples movements of Central Asia in the XIX century
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Kyrgyzstan during the Great Patriotic War
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Kyrgyzstan in the 1920s
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1937 in Kyrgyzstan
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Shabdan Baatyr
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Territory, geography and administrative division
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Chuy Region
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Attractions of Chuy Region
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Issyk-Kul Region
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Sights of Issyk-Kul
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Naryn Region
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Attractions of Naryn Region
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Talas Region
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Attractions of Talas Region
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Osh Region
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Attractions of Osh Region
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Batken Region
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Attractions of Batken Region
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Jalal-Abad Region
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Attractions of Jalal-Abad Region
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Cities
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Bishkek
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Streets of Bishkek
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Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek
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History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents
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Osh
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Osh - 3000
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Naryn
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Jalal-Abad
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Batken
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Talas
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Karakol
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Tokmok
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Cholpon-Ata
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Uzgen
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Kochkor
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Kemin
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Balykchy
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Kyzyl-Kiya
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Mailuu-Suu
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Sulukta
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Tash-Kumyr
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Toktogul
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Kara-Kul
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Kara-Balta
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Kara-Balta - Black Ax
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Kant
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Villages
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Population
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Language
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Diaspora
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Nature
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Climate
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Natural ecological complexes
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Water resources
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Rivers
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Lakes
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Secrets of Issyk-Kul Lake
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Reservoirs
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Waterfalls
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Mineral waters
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Flora
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Fauna of Kyrgyzstan
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Mammals of Kyrgyzstan
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Birds of Kyrgyzstan
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Fish of Kyrgyzstan
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Amphibians and reptiles of Kyrgyzstan
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Insects of Kyrgyzstan
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Mountains and glaciers
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Mountain ranges
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Mountain peaks
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Mountain passes
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Glaciers
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Caves
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Gorges
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National parks and reserves
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Pastures and valleys
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Soil and minerals
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Red Book
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Fungi and higher plants
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Animals
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Arthropods
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Fish
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Amphibians and reptiles
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Birds
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Mammals
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Economy of Kyrgyzstan
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Entrepreneurship
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Agriculture
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Finance
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Construction
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Industry
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Transport and communications
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Socio-economic resources
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Tourism industry
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Healthcare
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Education
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Sports
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Science
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Environmental science
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Mass media
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Art
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Dances
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Ballet
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Decorative and applied arts
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Musical instruments
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Architecture
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Painting
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Music
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Theater
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Cinema
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Sculpture
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Circus
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Literature
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Photography
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Culture
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Epigraphy
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Folklore
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Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"
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The epic "Manas" in prose
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Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"
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"Semetey" - poetic story
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"Semetey" in prose
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Religion
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Ethnography
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National games
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Customs
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Myths and legends
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Kyrgyz fairy tales
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Kyrgyz cuisine
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Meat and offal dishes
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Soups of Kyrgyzstan
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Main dishes of Kyrgyzstan
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Sweet dishes of Kyrgyzstan
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Drinks of Kyrgyzstan
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Salads and appetizers
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Flour products
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Miscellaneous information about Kyrgyzstan
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Historical and holiday dates of Kyrgyzstan
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Famous personalities of Kyrgyzstan
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Women of Kyrgyzstan
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Historical figures
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Heroes of Kyrgyzstan
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Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic
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Heroes internationalists
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Heroes of Kyrgyzstan in World War II
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Kyrgyzstanis — Full cavaliers of the Order of Glory
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Writers of Kyrgyzstan
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Inventors of Kyrgyzstan
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Scientists of Kyrgyzstan
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Architects of Kyrgyzstan
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Artists of Kyrgyzstan
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Musicians of Kyrgyzstan
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Cinematographers of Soviet Kyrgyzstan
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Actors of Kyrgyzstan
Banknote with a denomination of 1000 som
Banknotes

Banknote with a denomination of 1000 som

The 1000 som banknote of the 2010 series is made of white paper measuring 150x71 mm. The predominant color of the banknote is gray. The paper contains colorless fibers that fluoresce in UV light in red and blue colors. The paper has a localized watermark that repeats the portrait depicted on the front side of the banknote, as well as a watermark in the form of the banknote's numerical denomination. The banknote contains a windowed metallic security thread with microtext "1000

21.09.2014, 14:20
Banknotes with a denomination of 50 som
Banknotes

Banknotes with a denomination of 50 som

The 50 som banknote of the 2009 series is printed on white paper measuring 126x61 mm. The predominant color of the banknote is orange. The paper contains colorless fibers that fluoresce under UV light. It features a localized watermark that repeats the portrait depicted on the front side of the banknote. A windowed metallic security thread with microtext "50 СОМ" is embedded in the paper. White coupon fields are located along the edges of the banknote. The portrait, the inscriptions

21.09.2014, 13:52
Banknotes with a denomination of 5 som
Banknotes

Banknotes with a denomination of 5 som

5 som banknote of 1993 is made of white paper measuring 140x70 mm. The predominant color of the banknote is green. The paper contains colorless fibers that fluoresce under UV light. The paper has watermarks in the form of an "eagle" located across the entire surface of the banknote. The banknote is printed using offset printing.

21.09.2014, 13:17
Banknotes with a denomination of 1 som
Banknotes

Banknotes with a denomination of 1 som

The 1 som banknote of 1993 is made of white paper measuring 140x70 mm. The predominant color of the banknote is red. The paper contains colorless fibers that fluoresce under UV light. It features watermarks in the form of an "eagle" spread across the entire surface of the banknote. The banknote is printed using offset printing.

21.09.2014, 12:33
Paper banknotes with a denomination of 1 tyiyn
Banknotes

Paper banknotes with a denomination of 1 tyiyn

Paper banknotes with a denomination of 1 tyiyn, serving as change coins. The banknote is made of white paper measuring 90x70 mm. The predominant color of the banknote is red. The paper contains colorless fibers that fluoresce under UV light. The paper has watermarks in the form of an "eagle," located across the entire surface of the banknote. The banknote is printed using offset printing.

21.09.2014, 12:19
The History of the National Currency of Kyrgyzstan
National currency

The History of the National Currency of Kyrgyzstan

The Currency of Kyrgyzstan The world around us is changing rapidly: the planet's climate is changing, entire countries appear and disappear, political systems and ideologies change, and human thinking evolves as technologies improve. We live at the turn of the millennium in the center of the greatest technological revolution in human history, primarily associated with the rapid development of digital technologies, computers, and communication tools. The further development of human

21.09.2014, 12:03
The Singer of the Mountain Nature of Kyrgyzstan, Artist-Climber Afanasy Lazarevich Shubin
Art / Painting

The Singer of the Mountain Nature of Kyrgyzstan, Artist-Climber Afanasy Lazarevich Shubin

The singer of the mountain nature of Kyrgyzstan was the prematurely deceased artist-climber Afanasy Lazarevich Shubin, who worked in linocut, lithography, and etching. In his best prints, he created a romantic image of the highlands and the courage of people. The difficulties of hiking life, the brilliance of unconquered peaks, the sharp taste of risk, a moment of silence before the assault, the triumph of victory—all of this naturally and effortlessly found its way onto his sheets. This was

18.09.2014, 23:39
The Art of Linocut by Akim Alekseevich Sgibnev
Art / Painting

The Art of Linocut by Akim Alekseevich Sgibnev

Akim Alekseevich Sgibnev mastered various types of graphic techniques, focusing primarily on linocut in its black-and-white and colored variants. His sheets from the 60s and 70s are rich in natural observations, character types, genre scenes, and landscape motifs drawn from numerous trips across the republic. Sgibnev is unique both in his choice of thematic aspects and in his interpretation of graphic form. The absence of a professional school for this artist is compensated by his study of

18.09.2014, 20:17
Tash Kordo — a Favorite Dish of Ancient Hunters
Culture / Kyrgyz cuisine

Tash Kordo — a Favorite Dish of Ancient Hunters

No vodka or vinegar It is a well-known fact that Kyrgyz people are very fond of meat. They don't need bread, as long as there is meat on the table. A lot of meat. There is a popular saying about this: do not tell the host that you have slaughtered a whole ram until you bring the ram's head to the dastarkhan (a traditional table). And the descendants of Manas the Generous consumed this protein-rich product in immeasurable quantities, I must say, not in a banal way. With feeling, with

17.09.2014, 11:35
Broth (Shorpo) from Hedgehog
Ethnography / Kyrgyz cuisine

Broth (Shorpo) from Hedgehog

Broth (shorpo) from hedgehog is considered a medicinal remedy for many ailments among the Kyrgyz population in various regions. For example, in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, hedgehog shorpo is used to treat brucellosis (especially its recurrence), pneumonia, tuberculosis, and all diseases related to the lungs. In the Alabukinsky district of the same region, it is used for severe inflammatory processes and colds as an effective diaphoretic. The healing broth is also widely popular

17.09.2014, 09:02
Inimitable and Unique Kyrgyz National Cuisine
Culture / Kyrgyz cuisine

Inimitable and Unique Kyrgyz National Cuisine

Kyrgyz Dishes. In folk tales and songs, as well as in epics, there are often mentions of this. The base of naryn is finely chopped meat. Mountain onions, garlic, and broth were also added to it. All of this was thoroughly mixed and served without a side dish. Later, the Kyrgyz supplemented this dish with noodles. As a result, it acquired a humorous name - beshbarmak (which literally translates to "five fingers," as it was eaten with hands). Kyrgyz national cuisine is unique and

17.09.2014, 00:20
The Culture of Nutrition Among the Kyrgyz Has a Deep History
Culture / Kyrgyz cuisine

The Culture of Nutrition Among the Kyrgyz Has a Deep History

The food culture of the Kyrgyz has a deep history. The formation of its main ethno-cultural features occurred in parallel with the development of the entire culture of the Kyrgyz people over several millennia and is closely linked to the general processes of the establishment and development of the nomadic civilization of Eurasia. The traditional food system of the Kyrgyz represents a variant of the general Turkic-Mongolian food system based on the economic and cultural type of nomadic animal

17.09.2014, 00:01