Gorges

The title translates to "Alamyshyk Cave."

Ala-Myshyk Cave - Colorful Cat On the ridge of the mountain range rising above the surroundings of the city of Naryn, there stands a very beautiful mountain called Ala-Myshyk (Colorful Cat), named so due to the exceptional variety of the rocks that compose it. The slopes of the mountain are covered with green patches of Tien Shan fir trees. The Ala-Myshyk cave is located 6 kilometers west of the city of Naryn, 250 meters from the Naryn relay station, which is installed on the northern slope of

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History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Resolution of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz ASSR on the Awarding of Honorary Titles to Artists. Document No. 102 (December 1935)

RESOLUTION OF THE CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE KYRGYZ ASSR ON AWARDING HONORARY TITLES OF PEOPLE'S ARTIST AND HONORED ARTIST OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC TO M. KURENKEEV, K. OROZOV, M. MUSULMANKULOV, A. BOTALIEV, T. HASANOVA Frunze, December 28, 1935 Considering the special merits in the development of Kyrgyz national art, the Central Executive Committee of the Kyrgyz ASSR resolves:

21.11.2019, 13:57

Kyrgyzstanis — Full cavaliers of the Order of Glory

Full Cavalier of the Order of Glory Vasily Ivanovich Kurov

Vasily Ivanovich Kurov Commander of a separate anti-aircraft machine gun platoon (47th Guards Rifle Division, 8th Guards Army, 1st Belorussian Front), Guards Senior Sergeant – at the time of his nomination for the Order of Glory 1st Class. Born on November 16, 1915, in the city of Novo-Uzen, now in the Saratov region, in a peasant family. Russian. Graduated from 7 grades. Worked in a collective farm. From 1936 to 1938, he served in the Red Army in the Far East. After being discharged to the

21.11.2019, 12:47

Ballet

The Growing Professionalism of Kyrgyz Artists in Ballet

Prerequisites for the Further Development of a New Type of Theatrical Art - Ballet. When the Kyrgyz professional theater was born, there was no question for it — to accept or not to accept realism. From the very beginning of the formation of the Kyrgyz theater, a fruitful line of realism developed within it. Its main features— the depiction of life in its constant movement, folk character and partisanship, patriotism and humanism, national specificity — became fundamental both for the birth of

21.11.2019, 12:07

Soups of Kyrgyzstan

Noodle Soup (Kyrgyz-style Soup)

Kesmе Soup. Kesmе is a type of noodle, and how to prepare it depends on the preferences and skills of the cook. Like shurpa, kesmе comes in two varieties: kuurma (fried) and kainatma (boiled). Any vegetables, including potatoes, can be added to kesmе soup, but the noodles must be the main ingredient. For the broth: 100g of bones, lamb leg - 110g, lamb fat - 30g, radish - 2 small pieces, carrot - 1 piece. tomato paste - 30g, 1 onion, sweet pepper - 1 piece. jussai (wild fragrant onion) or

20.11.2019, 05:55

Secrets of Issyk-Kul Lake

Findings at the Bottom of the Tyup Bay

Searches at the bottom of the bay continue The remote-controlled probe is a device that helped underwater archaeologists find more than a dozen metal artifacts in just one month of work. This has never happened before. Externally, the device is very simple: a small metal circle on a long handle. But its internal mechanism is complex, as it instantly emits a sound signal from one to one and a half meters away from any metal object—whether on the ground, underground, or underwater! With its

20.11.2019, 05:28

Agriculture

Hunting Techniques and Division of Spoils among the Kyrgyz from Ancient Times to the Early 20th Century.

Hunting Techniques and Division of Game. The Kyrgyz hunted both on horseback and on foot. In deep snow, they wore special stepping skis called zhapka, which significantly eased movement. They hunted large herbivores living high in the mountains either collectively using ambush methods known as bukturma or individually. The bukturma or tosot method (in Aksy and Chatkal) was carried out as follows. Participants were divided into two groups; the first group, aidakchylard, consisted of riders

20.11.2019, 04:53

Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan

The Struggle for the Throne of Haidu

Tokhta and Bayan against Haidu and Duva It should be emphasized once again that Chinese historians of that time tried to minimize the documentation of the victories of Khubilai's opponents and the successors of his brother Hulagu in Iran. Nevertheless, the overall context of written sources indicates that Haidu managed to expand his possessions in the east to Kara-Khodzha, and in the northeast to the western half of the Mongolian Altai. At times, his sphere of influence extended to the

19.11.2019, 21:34

History and archeology of the ancient Tien Shan

The Sphere of Spiritual Production in Ancient Central Asia

IDEOLOGICAL SYSTEMS OF ANCIENT CENTRAL ASIA As is known, ideology represents a set of ideas and views that reflect, in a theoretical and more or less systematized form, people's attitudes towards the surrounding reality and each other, serving to consolidate, change, and develop social relations. Ideology manifests itself in the form of political, religious, ethical, aesthetic, and philosophical views and concepts. Usually, intertwining with one another, they together create a special

19.11.2019, 20:16

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Fish of Kyrgyzstan

Rainbow Trout - Kubulzhuma

Rainbow Trout. Family Salmonidae. There are 10-11 branched rays in the dorsal and anal fins. There are 135-147 scales in the lateral line. It has a fatty fin. The body is covered with small cycloid scales. The body color is silver, with many black spots above the lateral line, and the belly is light. Along the lateral line, there is a rainbow stripe, which is how the fish got its name. Young fish have 10-13 transverse black spots on their bodies, which disappear in two-year-old fish, and the

19.11.2019, 19:41

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Resolution of the Kirghiz Regional Committee of the VKP(b) on the Development of the City of Frunze. Document No. 101 (December 1935)

RESOLUTION OF THE KIRGHIZ REGIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE VKP(b) "ON THE URBAN ECONOMY OF THE CITY OF FRUNZE" City of Frunze, December 27, 1935. Thanks to the correct implementation of the Lenin-Stalin national policy, the former bureaucratic, kulak-exploitative Pishpek has transformed from the center of national oppression into the city of Frunze - the center of national friendship among all ethnicities inhabiting Kyrgyzstan. This is the main guarantee of success and the further rapid

18.11.2019, 18:36

Myths and legends

A Tale of How P. P. Semenov (Tyan-Shansky) Won the Competitions of the Sanjyrchi

COMPETITION The famous Russian scientist P. P. Semenov (Tyan-Shansky) during his journey to Kyrgyzstan visited the aul of Boldysana, a relative of the supreme manap of the Bugyns, Borombai. Pyotr Petrovich had heard much about Boldysana: in the eyes of the Kyrgyz themselves, he was a strange manap - he did not engage in barimtа (cattle raiding), nor did he participate in any feuds. To avoid being disturbed, he migrated with his aul far into the mountains. More than anything in the world,

18.11.2019, 18:12

Kyrgyzstanis — Full cavaliers of the Order of Glory

Full Cavalier of the Order of Glory Alexey Pavlovich Kovpak

Kovpak Alexey Pavlovich Commander of the gun of the 235th Guards Rifle Regiment (81st Guards Rifle Division, 7th Guards Army, 2nd Ukrainian Front), Guards Senior Sergeant – at the time of the award nomination for the Order of Glory 1st Class. Born on November 11, 1918, in the village of Zelenoye, now in the Petrovsky District of Kirovograd Oblast, in a peasant family. Ukrainian. Member of the VKP(b)/CPSU since 1944. Received primary education. Worked as an electrician at the Petrovsky factory

18.11.2019, 17:52

Kurmanjan Datka

The Uprising of the Alai Kyrgyz in 1845

OSH UPRISING OF 1845 In 1845, a major uprising of the Alai Kyrgyz broke out, soon spreading to Osh. The husband of Kurmandzhan, the Alai tribal leader Alymbek, also participated in the uprising. But he would not have lost his head if not for the wisdom of his wife. The future Alai queen, who fatefully crossed his path, became his wife - a life companion, a loyal friend, an advisor, and a support in his days of greatness and adversity. In Alymbek's surroundings in Osh, there were many

18.11.2019, 17:20

Soups of Kyrgyzstan

Shorpo Soup in Kyrgyz Style

Shorpo Shorpo is a strong and fatty meat broth that may contain carrots, potatoes, noodles, and herbs. Shorpo is widely popular throughout Kyrgyzstan; however, the recipe can vary significantly depending on the region. For instance, in the northern regions of Kyrgyzstan, almost no spices are added to shorpo, and the focus is on the long cooking of the meat broth. In contrast, in the southern part of the country, a large number of aromatic spices and ingredients are added to shorpo.

17.11.2019, 18:23

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Report from the Industrial and Transport Department of the Kyrgyz Regional Committee of the VKP(b). Document No. 100. (October 1935)

FROM THE REPORT OF THE INDUSTRIAL AND TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT OF THE KYRGYZ REGIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE VKP(b) ON THE WORK OF ENTERPRISES OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMISSARIAT OF LOCAL INDUSTRY OF THE KYRGYZ ASSR Frunze, October 1935 The People's Commissariat of Local Industry of the Kyrgyz ASSR, established at the end of 1934, unites the following enterprises: Head of the Industrial and Transport Department of the Kyrgyz Regional Committee of the VKP(b) Lordkipanidze

17.11.2019, 17:51

Secrets of Issyk-Kul Lake

The Bride of Kumbaga. Part - 3. Unfulfilled Expectations

After the Marriage On the day of the wedding, the city was filled with people. And when night fell, in honor of the high-profile couple, thousands of fiery birds soared into the sky. The famous Usun warriors, wrapping the tips of their arrows with burning tow, shot them into the starry darkness one after another. A magnificent sight! The princess had never seen anything like it even in Chang'an. It seemed as if the starry rain had suddenly defied the laws of the universe and instead of

17.11.2019, 17:35

Agriculture

Commercial Animals of Kyrgyzstan in the Early 20th Century.

Commercial Animals. Sources from the 19th to early 20th centuries contain information about wild animals and their distribution areas. Typical representatives of the fauna of the Tien Shan mountains included tigers and leopards, which inhabited the bushes and reeds along riverbanks, wild boars, bears, lynxes, wolves, foxes, martens, badgers, squirrels, wild cats, ferrets, stoats, marmots, kulan (wild horses), wild goats, mountain rams (argali), marals, as well as birds: vultures, eagles,

17.11.2019, 17:16

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Fish of Kyrgyzstan

Amu Darya Trout in the Water Bodies of Kyrgyzstan

Amudarya Trout. Family Salmonidae. Scales in the lateral line 98—120, gill rakers 16—22. Length up to 50 cm. Minimum weight 0.7 – 1 kg, average up to 2 kg, over 2 kg is considered a trophy specimen. The maximum weight of caught trout reached 27 kg (during the Soviet era). Currently, catching such a fish is practically impossible. A trophy weighing between 3.5 – 5 kg is considered a significant success. A strong fish weighing 2 kilograms fights until the end, pulling the rod to a full 15 kg.

16.11.2019, 04:18

History and archeology of the ancient Tien Shan

A.N. BERNSTEIN - Researcher of Ancient Cultures of Central Asia. Part - 3

The Brilliant Insights of the Talented Scholar - Alexander Natanovich Bernstein In his work "Historical and Archaeological Essays on Tian Shan and Pamir-Alai," A.N. Bernstein summarizes the results of all his studies, providing the history of each region - Tian Shan, Alai, Fergana, and Pamir from ancient times to the Middle Ages. By demonstrating the commonality of culture among these areas as cultures of pastoral tribes (except for Fergana), he highlights its local features and

16.11.2019, 03:57

Ballet

Dance - as an Organic Component of Kyrgyz Opera

The Dance in Kyrgyz Opera is a Convincing Addition. An example of the organic integration of dance into the action is represented by the opera "Toktogul" by A. Maldybaev and M. Abdrayev (1956). ... People are working to construct a canal and bring water to the fields. But the horsemen of Kerimbai are vigilantly watching to ensure that the water does not reach the people. At this moment, Toktogul appears. The people greet him with enthusiasm, and the dance (accompanied by a choir)

16.11.2019, 03:42

Main dishes of Kyrgyzstan

Fried Trout in the Issyk-Kul Style

Trout in Issyk-Kul Style. In Kyrgyz cuisine, radish holds a very important place. Many Kyrgyz salads with radish, lagman, and meat dishes with radish are well-known. There is also a no less interesting fish dish made with radish. The fish, processed and cut into portions, is breaded in flour and fried in vegetable oil. Cut the radish into strips, scald it with boiling water, and fry it in vegetable oil together with chopped onion. Sweet bell pepper, cut into strips, is sautéed with tomato

16.11.2019, 03:23

Kyrgyzstanis — Full cavaliers of the Order of Glory

Full Cavalier of the Order of Glory Abdykasyim Karymshakovich Karymshakov

Abdykasyim Karymshakov Air gunner of the 75th Guards Assault Aviation Regiment (1st Guards Assault Aviation Division, 1st Air Army, 3rd Belorussian Front), Guards Sergeant. Born on April 27 (May 10), 1909, in the village of Kurmenty, now in the Tyup District of the Issyk-Kul Region (Kyrgyzstan), in a peasant family. Kyrgyz. Graduated from 7 grades and a mechanics school in the city of Samarkand (Uzbekistan). He returned to his native village with the profession of a mechanic-driver and quickly

15.11.2019, 04:55

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Organization of the Russian Drama Theater in the city of Frunze. Document No. 99. (July 1935)

RESOLUTION OF THE KIROBKOM OF THE VK (B) "ON THE ORGANIZATION OF THE RUSSIAN DRAMA THEATER IN THE CITY OF FRUNZE". City of Frunze July 21, 1935 1. Approve the activities carried out by Comrade Belotsky for the organization of a permanent Russian drama theater in the city of Frunze and a Kyrgyz acting workshop at the Higher Theater Institute named after A.V. Lunacharsky in Moscow, consisting of 35 people. 2. Organize a permanent Russian drama theater in the city of Frunze, for which

15.11.2019, 03:02

Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan

Battles for Eastern Turkestan

Stories of Rashid ad-Din In 1275, Duva and Busma surrounded the city of Kara-Khodja, near Turfan, with an army of 120,000. The idikut refused to surrender the city, and the siege lasted six months. Starving citizens handed over the idikut's daughter. The idikut apparently escaped but died at the border of China in a skirmish with enemies from the northern coalition. Family members of the idikut and some Uyghurs fled first to Hami (Komul), and then to Gansu and other regions of China,

15.11.2019, 02:10

Myths and legends

The Legend of the First Kyrgyz Khan

ORMON-KHAN Time passed. The old generation of manaps peacefully departed to the other world. A new generation took their place. Now, Ormon, the beloved son of Niyazbek, ruled the Sarybagysh branch of Esengul, a "generalized copy" of his ancestors. Ormon was hot-tempered like Niyazbek, quarrelsome like his grandfather Esengul, cruel and despotic like his distant great-great-grandfather Manap. His cruelty frightened those around him. It is said that he tested the accuracy of his rifles

14.11.2019, 15:22

Secrets of Issyk-Kul Lake

The Bride of the Kumbag. Part - 2. Arrival

Meeting the Bride The bride's train was met by the nomads twenty li from the encampment — a sign of the greatest respect. A gray, beautiful, yet somehow absurd "foreign" evening was approaching. Red-bearded dignitaries, adorned with golden badges, dismounted from their wonderful swan-like horses and knelt down. Following them, an innumerable (as it seemed to the princess) army instantly dismounted and followed the example of their leaders. The princess, reclining in her

14.11.2019, 05:54

History and archeology of the ancient Tien Shan

A.N. BERNSTEIN - Researcher of Ancient Cultures of Central Asia. Part - 2

A.N. Bernstein's Interest in the Ethnogenesis of Turkic Peoples During the war years, A.N. Bernstein was in Frunze (due to a severe illness he suffered in his youth, he was not drafted into the ranks of the Red Army, where he actively engaged in the history of the Kyrgyz people, participated in the organization of the Kyrgyz branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences, conducted extensive scientific and educational work, and prepared local scientific personnel). The result of this work was an

14.11.2019, 05:34

Drinks of Kyrgyzstan

How to Prepare Kurma Tea

Kuurma Tea Kuurma tea is more akin to soups in its consistency and nutritional value than to tea. Kuurma tea is prepared very simply; flour is roasted with butter until golden brown. It can be done with melted butter or animal fat.

13.11.2019, 18:12

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Fish of Kyrgyzstan

Siberian Sturgeon - Siberian Caviar or Bikria

Siberian Sturgeon, family Acipenseridae. This species is found in all rivers of Siberia from the Ob basin to the Kolyma inclusive. Males reach sexual maturity at 11-13 years of age, while females do not reach it until at least 17-18 years. The fecundity is high. A female weighing 25 kg, caught in the Irtysh River, had 500,000 eggs. The growth rate of sturgeon varies in different rivers of Siberia. For example, in the Irtysh, two-year-olds measure 27.5 cm and weigh 60 g; by 12 years, they reach

13.11.2019, 17:16

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Decision on the construction of a knitwear and lingerie factory in Frunze. Documents No. 97-98 (July 1935).

RESOLUTION OF THE FRUNZE CITY COUNCIL ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A KNITWEAR AND UNDERWEAR FACTORY Frunze, July 15, 1935 Considering the significant political and economic importance for the city of Frunze and its districts of constructing a knitwear and underwear factory, with an investment of up to 40 million rubles and a workforce of up to 3,000 people, the Presidium of the Frunze City Council resolves:

13.11.2019, 16:40

Agriculture

Hunting - An Important Component of the Kyrgyz Economy from Ancient Times to the Early 20th Century.

Hunters with Golden Eagles. Mountain Semirechye, Kyrgyzstan. 1926. HUNTING Hunting has been an important component of the complex economy of the Kyrgyz from ancient times until the early 20th century, complementing livestock breeding and agriculture (Abramzon, 1971; Aitbaev, 1959, p. 82; Petrov, 1961, pp. 81, 82; Zhapparov, Toktakunova, 2006, p. 43). The meat of wild animals was consumed as food, and valuable fur was used as a means of payment, exchanged for food products and other goods

13.11.2019, 16:01

History and archeology of the ancient Tien Shan

A.N. BERNSTEIN - Researcher of Ancient Cultures of Central Asia. Part - 1

A.N. Bernstein's Interest in the History and Ethnography of Turkic Peoples A.N. Bernstein - an orientalist, archaeologist, and ethnographer - was a scholar of broad profile, vast horizons, and extraordinary determination. He belonged to that brilliant cohort of young scholars whose scientific growth occurred during the formation of Soviet historical science. The turbulent discussions of the 1930s, the fascination with sociological constructs, the categorical nature and dogmatism of

12.11.2019, 22:27

Kurmanjan Datka

Popular Uprisings Involving Kyrgyz People

CLUSTERS OF WRATH For a researcher, it is not easy to classify the protests against the authorities that occurred at that time even in chronological order, as the Kokand period entered the history of Kyrgyzstan as a series of unending uprisings. However, they usually ended in defeats, followed by bloody reprisals against the vanquished, which sparked new outbreaks of popular anger and... new failures. Thus, the end of one rebellion prepared the ground for the beginning of another. This

12.11.2019, 19:22

Kyrgyz cuisine

Kyrgyz National Cuisine: The Fruit of Nomadic Culture

Kyrgyz cuisine is rich and unique. The Kyrgyz are a nomadic people, representatives of an ancient nomadic culture. Not only their worldview, philosophy, and attitude towards life, but also their food culture have been shaped over centuries as a result of their nomadic lifestyle. The way of life of nomads involved constant movement from place to place across steppes and mountains, in both cold and warm weather, which is why their food was caloric and nutritious. One of the features of Kyrgyz

10.11.2019, 15:39

Kyrgyzstanis — Full cavaliers of the Order of Glory

Full Cavalier of the Order of Glory Kadyrculov Idris (Idiris)

Kadykulov Idris (Idiris) Commander of a platoon in the 103rd Separate Engineer Battalion (53rd Rifle Division, 7th Guards Army, 2nd Ukrainian Front), junior sergeant – at the time of nomination for the Order of Glory 1st class. Born on May 2, 1917, in the village of Kosh-Bulak, now in the Batken region of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, into a peasant family. Kyrgyz. Education: secondary. Worked in a collective farm.

10.11.2019, 14:01

Ballet

National Opera Performances in the Repertoire of the Kyrgyz State Opera and Ballet Theater

National Operas National opera performances occupy a significant place in the repertoire of the Kyrgyz State Opera and Ballet Theater. Each of them includes both mass and solo dances. Thus, in the development of Kyrgyz ballet art, it is important to consider the contribution made by opera performances, especially since in most cases the overwhelming majority of the ballet troupe participates in them. Even a brief study of this issue is warranted, as the success of any opera performance depends

10.11.2019, 13:23

Soups of Kyrgyzstan

Gulazyk - a dish of the nomadic Kyrgyz people

Gulazyk. For nomadic Kyrgyz, food must be simple to prepare, but caloric, nutritious, and filling. For this reason, Kyrgyz people always took gulazyk with them on long journeys — a long-lasting dry ration. In ancient times, it was considered the most popular dish. Gulazyk provided a feeling of fullness and contained a large amount of protein and calcium.

08.11.2019, 10:16

Agriculture

Development of Agriculture among the Kyrgyz in the 20th - Early 21st Century

Annual Cycle of Agricultural Work The most common practice was crop rotation with two-year and three-year fallow periods. Crop rotations with fallow periods of four to six years or more were also quite common (History of the Kyrgyz SSR. 1986. Vol. 2. p. 120).

08.11.2019, 09:20

Myths and legends

One of the episodes of the long struggle of the Kyrgyz against the Mongol rulers for their independence

AT THE WALLS OF KASHGAR At sunset on a summer day, a small merchant caravan approaches the gates of Kashgar — the capital of Mongolia. The caravan leader, riding ahead, signals to stop as he sees warriors straining to slam shut the huge wrought-iron gates. — Too late! — says the caravan leader to the approaching merchants. — No matter! Praise be to Allah, we will enter the city tomorrow.

08.11.2019, 08:59

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Characteristics of the city of Frunze. Document No. 96 (May 1935)

POLITICAL-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CITY OF FRUNZE WITHIN THE BORDERS ESTABLISHED IN 1934, I.E. INCLUDING FIVE SUBURBAN VILLAGE COUNCILS (Compiled by the Frunze City Council and approved by the Frunze City Committee of the VKP(b)). Frunze, May 16, 1935.

07.11.2019, 21:26

Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan

Inclusion of Eastern Tianshan into the State of Haidu

Kublai's Struggle Against Haidu The uprising of Shireki and Tuk-Timur is also mentioned in the biography of the Kipchak military leader Kublai Tutukh in Chinese: "In the 14th year of the Zhiyuan era (1276), the princes Totomu Tuk-Timur and Shilezi (Shireki) rebelled. They devastated all the tribes, plundered the great yurt governed by Xian-zong and left. Tutukh, leading the troops, subdued them, defeated their commander Torcziñyan and Nalanbula, restored order in the tribes, and

06.11.2019, 16:22

Main dishes of Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz Recipe "Oromo". Video

Oromo (steamed meat roll) A Kyrgyz recipe for making a steamed meat roll. The filling can be made from lamb or beef with the addition of tail fat or other available fat, while the dough is a simple unleavened dumpling dough. Oromo can be prepared in a steamer or a multicooker. Prepare the ingredients for oromo - the steamed meat roll.

05.11.2019, 15:27

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Birds of Kyrgyzstan

Goshawk - Female Kosh, Male Chuylyu

Goshawk. The size is medium, about 1.5 times larger than a crow. Goshawks are the largest species of the genus Accipiter. Males usually weigh 630-1100 g, their length averages 55 cm, and their wingspan ranges from 98-104 cm. Females are slightly larger, weighing 860-1600 g, measuring about 61 cm in length, and having a wingspan of 105-115 cm. All hawks, including the goshawk, have distinctive white feather stripes above their eyes, giving the impression of white eyebrows. In the goshawk, these

05.11.2019, 12:38

Secrets of Issyk-Kul Lake

The Bride of Kunbaga. Part - 1. The Lotus Flower

The Choice of the Bride Whose chest was adorned with such a precious and exotic bead? Was it not the beautiful guest from another, distant country, who became the mistress of Chigoo? The Usun rulers rose so high that they even became related to the Chinese emperor. The princesses of Hanjiye often became wives of the Kumbags and lived in Chiguchene on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul. Let us tell the fate of one of them.

05.11.2019, 12:11

Agriculture

Kyrgyz Irrigation Technique - Irrigation

Irrigation The Kyrgyz used techniques and methods of irrigation developed over many centuries, adapted to both the flat landscapes of lowlands and the high-altitude conditions. Irrigation channels were often laid at great heights, across slopes and rugged areas with rocky soil. Simple tools were used in the construction of ditches, such as tyapka ketmen, kayla, chukuldak, choku, lom, lopata kurok, as well as the horns of mountain goats kiyiktin muyuzy - with their help, they deepened the

05.11.2019, 11:48

Attractions of Naryn Region

Chon-Tuz Salt Mine, Kyrgyzstan

Chon-Tuz Salt Mine The method of treatment and preventive health improvement using the microclimate of natural salt caves has been known for many years. The emergence of this direction in medicine began in the mid-19th century when the first salt sanatorium was opened in the Polish mine "Wieliczka". Today, salt mines in various parts of our planet are actively used for therapeutic purposes. This treatment method is called speleotherapy. Inhalation of saturated salt aerosol helps

04.11.2019, 21:12

Kurmanjan Datka

The Significance of Kyrgyz in Kokand

DID THE KYRGYZ DOMINATE IN KOKAND? The supreme power among the Kokandis belonged to the khan, under whom a council appointed by him operated. This council included the atalyk (regent), minbashi (thousand-man - a military title), atabek, serker, dasturkanchy, risalachi, mekhtar, naib, udai, kozho-kalyan, kazi-askar, as well as shaykh-al-Islam and other responsible figures. According to one of the chroniclers, Mullah Alim, the second most important position after the khan was held by the amir-i

04.11.2019, 20:14