About Kyrgyzstan

{title}
State structure
{title}
National symbols
{title}
Government
{title}
Armed forces
{title}
National currency
{title}
Banknotes
{title}
Circulation coins
{title}
Collectible coins
{title}
Political organization
{title}
Domestic policy
{title}
Foreign policy
{title}
History
{title}
Kyrgyz in antiquity
{title}
Kyrgyz in the VI-XII centuries
{title}
Kyrgyz in the XIII—first half of XVIII century
{title}
The struggle for the independence of the Kyrgyz
{title}
Kyrgyzstan as part of Russia
{title}
Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet period
{title}
Kyrgyzstan — a sovereign state
{title}
Historical records
{title}
Kurmanjan Datka
{title}
Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan
{title}
History and archeology of the ancient Tien Shan
{title}
Peoples movements of Central Asia in the XIX century
{title}
Kyrgyzstan during the Great Patriotic War
{title}
Kyrgyzstan in the 1920s
{title}
1937 in Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Shabdan Baatyr
{title}
Territory, geography and administrative division
{title}
Chuy Region
{title}
Attractions of Chuy Region
{title}
Issyk-Kul Region
{title}
Sights of Issyk-Kul
{title}
Naryn Region
{title}
Attractions of Naryn Region
{title}
Talas Region
{title}
Attractions of Talas Region
{title}
Osh Region
{title}
Attractions of Osh Region
{title}
Batken Region
{title}
Attractions of Batken Region
{title}
Jalal-Abad Region
{title}
Attractions of Jalal-Abad Region
{title}
Cities
{title}
Bishkek
{title}
Streets of Bishkek
{title}
Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek
{title}
History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents
{title}
Osh
{title}
Osh - 3000
{title}
Naryn
{title}
Jalal-Abad
{title}
Batken
{title}
Talas
{title}
Karakol
{title}
Tokmok
{title}
Cholpon-Ata
{title}
Uzgen
{title}
Kochkor
{title}
Kemin
{title}
Balykchy
{title}
Kyzyl-Kiya
{title}
Mailuu-Suu
{title}
Sulukta
{title}
Tash-Kumyr
{title}
Toktogul
{title}
Kara-Kul
{title}
Kara-Balta
{title}
Kara-Balta - Black Ax
{title}
Kant
{title}
Villages
{title}
Population
{title}
Language
{title}
Diaspora
{title}
Nature
{title}
Climate
{title}
Natural ecological complexes
{title}
Water resources
{title}
Rivers
{title}
Lakes
{title}
Secrets of Issyk-Kul Lake
{title}
Reservoirs
{title}
Waterfalls
{title}
Mineral waters
{title}
Flora
{title}
Fauna of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Mammals of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Birds of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Fish of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Amphibians and reptiles of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Insects of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Mountains and glaciers
{title}
Mountain ranges
{title}
Mountain peaks
{title}
Mountain passes
{title}
Glaciers
{title}
Caves
{title}
Gorges
{title}
National parks and reserves
{title}
Pastures and valleys
{title}
Soil and minerals
{title}
Red Book
{title}
Fungi and higher plants
{title}
Animals
{title}
Arthropods
{title}
Fish
{title}
Amphibians and reptiles
{title}
Birds
{title}
Mammals
{title}
Economy of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Entrepreneurship
{title}
Agriculture
{title}
Finance
{title}
Construction
{title}
Industry
{title}
Transport and communications
{title}
Socio-economic resources
{title}
Tourism industry
{title}
Healthcare
{title}
Education
{title}
Sports
{title}
Science
{title}
Environmental science
{title}
Mass media
{title}
Art
{title}
Dances
{title}
Ballet
{title}
Decorative and applied arts
{title}
Musical instruments
{title}
Architecture
{title}
Painting
{title}
Music
{title}
Theater
{title}
Cinema
{title}
Sculpture
{title}
Circus
{title}
Literature
{title}
Photography
{title}
Culture
{title}
Epigraphy
{title}
Folklore
{title}
Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"
{title}
The epic "Manas" in prose
{title}
Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"
{title}
"Semetey" - poetic story
{title}
"Semetey" in prose
{title}
Religion
{title}
Ethnography
{title}
National games
{title}
Customs
{title}
Myths and legends
{title}
Kyrgyz fairy tales
{title}
Kyrgyz cuisine
{title}
Meat and offal dishes
{title}
Soups of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Main dishes of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Sweet dishes of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Drinks of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Salads and appetizers
{title}
Flour products
{title}
Miscellaneous information about Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Historical and holiday dates of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Famous personalities of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Women of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Historical figures
{title}
Heroes of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic
{title}
Heroes internationalists
{title}
Heroes of Kyrgyzstan in World War II
{title}
Kyrgyzstanis — Full cavaliers of the Order of Glory
{title}
Writers of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Inventors of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Architects of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Artists of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Cinematographers of Soviet Kyrgyzstan
{title}
Actors of Kyrgyzstan
Semetey. Semetey's Trip to Talas. Part - 1
"Semetey" in prose

Semetey. Semetey's Trip to Talas. Part - 1

Semetey's Trip to Talas. For several days, without stopping day or night, Semetey traveled and reached the border of Kokand's domain. Here he remembered his mother's words, who warned him not to approach the city of Kokand and to go around it. Despite this, Semetey decided, "Whatever will be, will be," and rode straight through the city of Kokand.

25.02.2022, 12:34
Report of the Chief of Khojent District Baron N. Nolde to the Military Governor of Syrdarya Region Major General P. K. Eiler
Shabdan Baatyr

Report of the Chief of Khojent District Baron N. Nolde to the Military Governor of Syrdarya Region Major General P. K. Eiler

REPORT OF THE HEAD OF KHOJENT DISTRICT BARON N. NOLDE TO THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF SYRDARYA REGION MAJOR GENERAL P. K. EILER ON THE APPEAL OF THE KOKAND KIRGIZS REQUESTING TO EXPRESS THE RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES' POSITION ON THEIR POSSIBLE REBELLION AGAINST THE KOKAND YOKE City of Khojent, November 2, 1873. Your Excellency Peter Konstantinovich!

24.02.2022, 23:39
The Tale of the Foolish Dzhigit and the Beautiful Wife
Kyrgyz fairy tales

The Tale of the Foolish Dzhigit and the Beautiful Wife

THE FOOLISH JIGIT AND THE BEAUTIFUL WIFE There was a wealthy man who had a son. After marrying a beautiful girl, he thought he could live happily ever after, as he had plenty of money, livestock, and a beautiful wife... Time passed. The father died. Soon the wealth left to him by his father was gone. Then the wife said: — The money from your father is finished; you will have to earn a living yourself.

24.02.2022, 22:36
Waqf Medrese of Alymbek
Kurmanjan Datka

Waqf Medrese of Alymbek

Mutawalli of the Waqf Thus, from the mentioned documents, it is clear that Alimbek, having constructed the main canal, distributed land in small plots (in "cheks") to the population with the condition of fulfilling tax obligations in favor of the waqf. Apparently, initially only the household, or in modern terms, the homestead plot of two tanaps was exempt from taxes in the cheking economy. It can be assumed that these tax-exempt plots from each household were not merely a form of

23.02.2022, 14:30
Spicy Salad
Salads and appetizers

Spicy Salad

SPICY SALAD Spicy salad is a wonderful appetizer that stimulates the appetite. It can be enjoyed as a snack, complemented with bread. It offers a variety of flavors. This salad is quite easy to prepare, making it accessible even for a hostess without culinary experience. Ingredients:

23.02.2022, 13:53
Windows and Doors in the Homes of Southern Kyrgyzstan
Ethnography

Windows and Doors in the Homes of Southern Kyrgyzstan

Teshik and Eshik In the homes of Southern Kyrgyzstan, it is not difficult to trace the evolution of the light source. All its variations are represented. In the high walls of Pamir-type houses built in the last century, there were no window openings; light entered the room through a smoke hole in the ceiling and the entrance door. Modern houses, on the other hand, are built with large windows, double frames, sills, and carved shutters. In Pamir-type houses, light openings measuring about 20x20

22.02.2022, 21:35
Semetey. The Childhood of Semetey. Part - 3
"Semetey" - poetic story

Semetey. The Childhood of Semetey. Part - 3

Childhood of Semetey. Part - 3 Temirkhan had a brother – Sarytaz For seven years he contested the Bukhara throne He caused the death of many people in the process But still, Sarytaz was defeated! As punishment, he was expelled from the palace Sent as a coal burner to the Gultokoy forest Eighty camel loads of coal He must burn with his own hands every month

22.02.2022, 21:21
Elections of the City Council in 1928-29.
Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek

Elections of the City Council in 1928-29.

Work of the City Council The City Council was the highest authority within the city territory. Its activities were aimed at improving the life and living conditions of the population, addressing all local issues, executing resolutions from higher authorities, and adopting and controlling the budget. In terms of urban development, the executive committee of the city council carried out the construction of roads, water supply systems, swamp drainage, city lighting, newly built and opened medical

21.02.2022, 10:07
The Formation of Abdikerim's Personality
Kyrgyzstan in the 1920s

The Formation of Abdikerim's Personality

Master of Political Game Baitik, Uzbek, and Abdikerim were destined to become masters of the political game. While the first believed he should not yield to anyone in military valor, and the second fought primarily through propaganda, diplomacy, and even bribery, the third, being a subtle and observant psychologist, skillfully smoothed over all rough edges, supported friends, swayed the undecided to his side, attracted others with his external appearance and personal charm, sharp mind, and

21.02.2022, 09:56
Sharp Decline in Production and Enterprises in Kara-Balta
Kara-Balta - Black Ax

Sharp Decline in Production and Enterprises in Kara-Balta

Life of the City What is the city living on today? We painfully note that the sharp decline in production has also affected our enterprises. Several of them, unable to withstand the new requirements of the reformed economy, have found themselves on the brink of bankruptcy. The toy factory has ceased production, and the industrial complex has drastically reduced its activities. The giant of the republic's light industry, the carpet factory, has stopped. Here, restructuring occurred, and a

20.02.2022, 15:06
Mobilization National Economic Plan of 1941
Kyrgyzstan during the Great Patriotic War

Mobilization National Economic Plan of 1941

First Wartime Plan On June 30, 1941, the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR approved the first wartime plan — the mobilization national economic plan for the third quarter of 1941. It envisaged an increase in military production by 26% compared to the quarterly plan of peacetime. Among the priority over-plan constructions for 1941 was the construction of the Tokmak Automobile Repair Plant of the People's Commissariat of Motor Transport of the Kyrgyz SSR and the completion of

19.02.2022, 10:58
Elders in Kyrgyz Society
Ethnography

Elders in Kyrgyz Society

Elders - Real Power in Kyrgyz Society Before joining Russia, there existed the institution of kurultai. It was convened rarely and only to address momentous issues. A kurultai could be convened by a single tribe independently or by a group of tribes with prior agreement. For instance, in 1825, a kurultai of the Bugyn Kyrgyz was convened in the Zhyrgalan area on the Tyup River (Issyk-Kul), where the question of the Bugyn tribe accepting Russian citizenship was discussed; in 1842, a kurultai was

19.02.2022, 10:26
Black Pine Longhorn Beetle - Karagay's Black Moustached
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Black Pine Longhorn Beetle - Karagay's Black Moustached

Black Pine Longhorn Beetle - Monochamus galloprovincialis Oll. The body of the beetle is thick, black with a bronze sheen, and has a reddish hairy covering on the pronotum and the underside of the body. The head is covered with closely set reddish hairs, with a narrow longitudinal groove in the middle. Near the antennae, there is a spine-like protrusion on the inner side.

18.02.2022, 19:11
Cattle Breeding in Moghulistan
Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan

Cattle Breeding in Moghulistan

Horse Breeding and Sheep Farming Cattle breeding was the main occupation of the population of Mogulistan. Regarding its significance, Mahmud ibn Wali writes: “The everyday means of their existence, both in food and clothing, are horses and sheep, especially horse meat and horse milk, called kumis, (as well as) the wool and skin of these animals. The existence of the leaders of the tribes also depends on them.” From this account, it is evident that the main branches of cattle breeding were

18.02.2022, 18:32
Organization of the Construction of the Evening Machine Engineering Technical School. Document No. 187 (March 1951)
History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Organization of the Construction of the Evening Machine Engineering Technical School. Document No. 187 (March 1951)

RESOLUTION OF THE BUREAU OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY (BOLSHEVIKS) OF KYRGYZSTAN "ON THE ORGANIZATION OF AN EVENING MACHINE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF FRUNZE" City of Frunze, March 27, 1951. Considering the increased need for managerial and engineering-technical personnel at the plant No. 60 of the Ministry of Armaments and the Frunze Agricultural Machinery Plant of the Ministry of Agricultural Machinery, the necessity to raise the technical level

17.02.2022, 11:34
Who is Madali Ishan?
Peoples movements of Central Asia in the XIX century

Who is Madali Ishan?

Military Prosecutor of the Turkestan Military District Court, Major General Dolinsky on Madali Ishan Madali Ishan was a representative of the working class. He was born in 1853 in the village of Min-Tyube in the Margilan district. The military prosecutor of the Turkestan Military District Court, Major General Dolinsky, who interrogated Madali Ishan and sentenced him to death by hanging in his report dated August 21, 1898, wrote: "His father (Madali Ishan's—K.U.) Muhammad Sabyr was a

17.02.2022, 11:25
Toktakhunova Samarbyu
Women of Kyrgyzstan

Toktakhunova Samarbyu

Toktakhunova Samarbyu Samarbyu Toktakhunova, a soloist-instrumentalist of the Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments named after Karamoldo Orozov, is an outstanding komuz player and educator, a People's Artist of the USSR and the Kyrgyz SSR, a laureate of the State Prize named after Toktogul and the Lenin Komsomol Prize of Kyrgyzstan, a laureate of the XI World Festival of Youth and Students in Havana, a laureate of the first International Festival "Voices of Asia" in Almaty,

17.02.2022, 00:19
The Life and Tragedy of Osmon Tynaev
1937 in Kyrgyzstan

The Life and Tragedy of Osmon Tynaev

Russian-Indigenous School in Kyrgyzstan Osmon Tynaev It is known that alongside such political labels of Stalinist origin as "Abdrahmanovshchina" and "Silykovshchina," in the 1930s, the term "Tynaevshchina" was widely used, instilling fear in ideologically "virgin" communists. Osmon Tynaev was born in 1904 in the village of Kungey, Ak-Suu volost of the Karakol district (now the village of Temirovka in the Issyk-Kul region). "My parents," Osmon

16.02.2022, 23:31
Semetey. The Childhood Years of Semetey. Part - 3
"Semetey" in prose

Semetey. The Childhood Years of Semetey. Part - 3

The Childhood Years of Semetey. Part - 3 The news that Semetey had returned in anger and was lying at the gates quickly reached the ears of Temir-khan and Ismail. Hearing this news, Temir-khan hurriedly ran to the place in fear. After slaughtering a calf, he began to persuade Semetey. But Semetey did not open his closed eyes and continued to lie still. Then Temir-khan and Ismail invited the mullahs, and they began to recite prayers for him, but Semetey still lay with his eyes closed.

15.02.2022, 21:27
Report to the Governor of the Semirechye Region on the Extraordinary Congresses of Susamyr and Sonkul
Shabdan Baatyr

Report to the Governor of the Semirechye Region on the Extraordinary Congresses of Susamyr and Sonkul

REPORT OF THE SENIOR OFFICIAL FOR SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS OF ARTILLERY CAPTAIN REINTAL TO THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHYE REGION ON THE EXTRAORDINARY CONGRESSES OF SUSAMYR AND SON-KUL March 7, 1870 The deviation from the rules outlined in the project (Regulations on Extraordinary Congresses) at the Susamyr and Son-Kul congresses lies in the fact that the most significant decisions were made not by the bies, but by influential individuals with the worst intentions and selfish motives. The

14.02.2022, 21:02
The Tale of the Clever Old Man
Kyrgyz fairy tales

The Tale of the Clever Old Man

THE WISE OLD MAN In ancient times, there lived a young khan. He observed his subjects and saw that everything was done by the young, while the old only ate what was prepared. And then the khan ordered: — Behead those who are over forty years old, and soon there was not a single person—man or woman—who was over forty. Only one young man, feeling sorry for his father, hid him in a chest. After the khan's order was carried out, he commanded to find and bring him black worms. Until his order

14.02.2022, 20:47
Kyrgyz Waqf of the 19th Century
Kurmanjan Datka

Kyrgyz Waqf of the 19th Century

Kyrgyz Vakf The so-called Kyrgyz vakf of the 19th century is not an exceptional phenomenon, although it is quite rare and has barely taken shape. Several types of such vakf are known. All of them are not characteristic of nomadic pastoralism, as they are exclusively related to agriculture. Having acquired such an uncharacteristic form of property for nomads, Alymbek and his heirs did not limit themselves to registering just one land parcel as a vakf. The Fergana regional administration

13.02.2022, 19:34
Shakarap Salad
Salads and appetizers

Shakarap Salad

Achik-Chuchuk (Shakarap) A delicious, simple salad made from tomatoes in Uzbek cuisine, served alongside the national Eastern dish — plov. It is prepared extremely simply and quickly, yet turns out amazing, harmoniously adding a sour-spicy taste to the fluffy rice of the plov. Variations of the Achik-Chuchuk tomato salad are widely spread in Central Asia. Kyrgyz cuisine has named it Shakarap. Ingredients:

13.02.2022, 19:24
Stove-Fireplace in Kyrgyz Houses
Ethnography

Stove-Fireplace in Kyrgyz Houses

Stove-fireplace The stove-fireplace with a wide chimney that narrows towards the top has become widely used in Southern Kyrgyzstan. Therefore, the Kyrgyz call this stove moru (chimney). It is never closed. Its mass appearance, evidently, dates back to the late 19th century, as many houses of that time still used a home hearth and made smoke holes in the roofs. This is mentioned in some literary sources, and the same is recounted by the elders. The main purpose of the stove is the same as that

11.02.2022, 15:50