Language

Numerals, Mood, Verb in the Kyrgyz Language

Numeral Names. Cardinal numerals can be simple (1 - bir, 2 - eki, 3 - üç, 4 - dört, 5 - bet, 6 - alty, 7 - jeti, 8 - segiz, 9 - toguz, 10 - on, 20 - jiyrma, 30 - otuz, 100 - jüz, 1000 - min), complex (60 - altymysh, 70 - jetimish, 80 - seksen, 90 - tokson), and compound (11 - on bir, 12 - on eki, 65 - altymysh besh, 385 - üç jüz seksen bet, etc.). Complex numerals are formed from the corresponding tens, hundreds, and units: tokson bir (90+1=91), kïrk toguz (40+9=49), jeti jüz alty (700+6=706),

07.07.2019, 12:27

Population

The Population of Kyrgyz in 1897 and 1916

The First General Census of the Population of the Russian Empire 1897 At the time of the First General Census of the Population of the Russian Empire in 1897, the Kyrgyz lived in the territories of the Semirechensk, Syrdarya, and Fergana regions. According to the 1897 census, the population of Kyrgyz in the Fergana region was 201,579 people (in the Andijan district - 123,382 people, in the Kokand district - 12,039, in the Namangan district - 20,700, in the Margilan district - 43,717, in the

07.07.2019, 11:30

Villages

The title translates to "The Village of Ak-Terek."

Ak-Terek — a village in the Jeti-Oguz District of the Issyk-Kul Region of Kyrgyzstan. It is the administrative center of the Jarlygach rural district. The population is 3,586 people. The village of Ak-Terek is located on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul and is part of the resort area. A regional highway runs through its territory. Administratively, the village is the center of the Jarlygach rural district, within which the ruins of an ancient settlement have been preserved. In ancient times, its

06.07.2019, 04:57

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Reports of the Chief of the Pishpek District. Documents No. 15 - No. 18 (1891 - 1894)

REPORT OF SURVEYOR DMITRIEV TO THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHYE REGION ON ALLOCATED PLOTS OF LAND FOR LEASE TO THE SCIENTIFIC GARDENER A.M. FETISOV Pishpek, April 1891. By the decree dated March 28 of this year No. 5050, Your Excellency entrusted me with the task of allocating two state-owned plots from the Kyrgyz lands of the Tokmak district for lease to the scientific gardener Fetisov.

06.07.2019, 04:16

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Birds of Kyrgyzstan

Common Quail - Жалпы бөдөнө

Common Quail, A bird of the pheasant family from the order of galliformes. Body length 16-20 cm, weight 80-145 g. Plumage is ochre in color, with the top of the head, back, rump, and upper tail coverts having dark and light brown transverse stripes and spots; there is a reddish stripe behind the eyes, and the throat is reddish. The male has dark reddish cheeks, a reddish throat, and a black chin and throat. The female differs from the male by having a pale ochre chin and throat and the

06.07.2019, 03:27

Customs

Funeral Rites. The Ritual Life of the Kyrgyz in the Early 20th Century. Part - 16

Memorials (Terms) Frunze Canton Memorial services are held on the third, seventh, 40th days, and on the anniversary of death.

06.07.2019, 03:09

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Petition for the Satisfaction of A.M. Fetisov's Request. Documents No. 13 and No. 14 (January 1891)

RESPONSE OF THE STEPPE GENERAL-GOVERNOR TO THE REQUEST OF A.M. FETISOV SUBMITTED FOR HIS CONSIDERATION BY THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHENSKAYA REGION Omsk, January 26, 1891 In the presentation dated January 5, numbered 36, Your Excellency, informing me of the request of the manager of the Pishpek Agricultural School, Fetisov, for the allocation of 300 desiatins of state land, currently used by the Kyrgyz of the Alameddin, Tolkan, Tynaev, and Bulekbaev volosts of the Tokmak district for

05.07.2019, 11:05

Population

Information on the Population of Kyrgyz in the Second Half of the 19th Century

DYNAMICS OF POPULATION AND ETHNIC COMPOSITION IN THE 19TH CENTURY There are no accurate data on the population of the Kyrgyz in the early 19th century. Their settlement area differed somewhat from the modern one; from the 17th to the 19th centuries, it extended significantly further west. Karategin (Tajikistan) was populated by Kyrgyz, who were displaced there by the Dzungars in 1635-1636. After the fall of the Dzungar Khanate (1755-1759), the Kyrgyz returned to the Tian Shan, while those who

05.07.2019, 10:32

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Tologon Kasymbekov

Tologon Kasymbekov — Kyrgyz Soviet writer. He was born in the village of Ak-Jol, Aksy District, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyz ASSR on January 15, 1931. In 1949, he graduated from the Kara-Dzhigach Secondary School, and in 1957, he graduated from the Philological Faculty of Kyrgyz State University. He began his career as a primary school teacher in his native village. From 1951, he worked as the responsible secretary of the Kichi-Akjdol Village Council. Since 1957, he has been working as an editor

05.07.2019, 09:39

Myths and legends

The Parable of the Sunken City

THE SUNKEN CITY Human memory is fickle; it holds only separate remarkable milestones of a people's life, interspersed with fantastic scenes from mythology, echoing with history. Turning to the past of Issyk-Kul, one cannot help but recall a characteristic parable by the famous medieval geographer Muhammad Kazvini:

04.07.2019, 22:34

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Report of the Chief of Tokmak District. Document No. 12 (December 1890)

REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF TOKMAK DISTRICT ON THE INSTRUCTION OF THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF SEMIRECHYE REGION REGARDING THE REQUEST OF A. M. FETISOV FOR THE ALLOCATION OF LAND TO HIM FOR LEASE Pishpek, December 17, 1890 In response to Your Excellency's instruction dated November 15, No. 19520, I have the honor to report that the gardener Fetisov has, in addition to the cheese factory and its accessories, the following in the city of Pishpek: a basement made of burnt brick for storing cheese;

04.07.2019, 20:25

Flora

Peonies, Primroses. Perennial Rhizomes Wintering in the Soil of Kyrgyzstan

Peony (Paeonia L.) One of the most popular and beautiful flowering plants. There are 15 species of peonies known in nature, one of which is the intermedia, commonly referred to as "Maryin root," found in the mountainous regions of our republic. The most widely cultivated varieties are those obtained from the Chinese peony through multiple hybridizations. Peony is a winter-hardy plant (it winters well without shelter in our conditions), and it is very demanding of light, so it is best

04.07.2019, 19:30

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Report by the Chief Gardener A.M. Fetisov. Document No. 11 (October 1890)

REPORT NOTE OF THE SCIENTIFIC GARDENER A.M. FETISOV TO THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHYE REGION ABOUT HIS ACTIVITIES AND A REQUEST TO ALLOW HIM TO LEASE LAND FOR EXPANSION Bishkek, October 23, 1890 Wishing to expand my own business of cheese-making and agriculture, which I have been conducting in the Tokmak district for six years, I need to begin increasing the milk yield of the local breed of cattle that makes up the herd belonging to my cheese factory. Since it is difficult to achieve

01.07.2019, 09:00

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Birds of Kyrgyzstan

The title translates to "Penočky - Mýmýt."

Green Warbler. A small, delicate, active, and very cheerful bird. The top of the head and back are green, the underside is yellowish, and there is one light transverse stripe on the wing. A narrow yellow stripe runs from the base of the beak to the nape. The green warbler is a common, sometimes numerous migratory bird that nests in various habitats. It inhabits spruce, fir, larch, pine, mixed forests, and occasionally birch groves at altitudes up to 1900 m in Altai and 2700-2800 m in Tien

01.07.2019, 05:00

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Records of the Tannery Factory of the City of Pishpek. Document No. 10 (November 1886)

REPORT ON THE LEATHER FACTORY OF THE CITY OF PISHPEK, SENT BY THE HEAD OF THE TOKMAK DISTRICT TO THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHYE REGION City of Pishpek November 11, 1886 Signed: Owner of the factory Iv. Shalabanov CGA RK. F.44. Op.1. D.21382. L.6-6ob. Original. Report on the development plan of Pishpek. Document No. 9

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Villages

The Village of Sosnovka

Sosnovka Sosnovka village is located in the Jayil district of the Chui region in the northern part of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the Soviet era, the district was named Kalininsky, but after the republic gained sovereignty in 1991, it was renamed Jayil in honor of Jayil-biya, who, according to Kyrgyz genealogical legends, lived in these areas in the late 18th to early 19th century and was the leader of a large ethnic union of northern Kyrgyz – the Solto tribe. Sosnovka village is situated 20

30.06.2019, 11:14

Language

Nouns and Adjectives in the Kyrgyz Language

Grammatical Categories of Words in the Kyrgyz Language The Kyrgyz language is represented by the following grammatical categories of words: nouns, adjectives, numerals, pronouns, adverbs, verbs, interjections, onomatopoeic words, and function words. Like in other Turkic languages, the Kyrgyz language lacks the category of gender and animacy-inanimacy.

29.06.2019, 19:18

Customs

Mourning. Ritual Life of the Kyrgyz in the Early 20th Century. Part - 15

Death — The First Day Osh District Gorbata — horse races held on the same day as the funeral.

29.06.2019, 17:31

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Report on the Development Plan of Pishpek. Document No. 9 (July 1881)

REPORT OF THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHEN REGION TO THE TURKESTAN GENERAL-GOVERNOR REQUESTING PERMISSION TO ESTABLISH A CITY IN THE PISHPEK AREA IN CONNECTION WITH THE RELOCATION OF THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION CENTER Verney, July 19, 1881 Due to the inconvenience of the location of the settlement of Bolshoi Tokmak for the presence of district institutions and the establishment of a city here, it was proposed back in 1869 to move the center of administration of the Tokmak district to

28.06.2019, 06:19

Flora

Lily of the Valley, Poppy, Small-leaved Aster, Monarda. Rhizomatous Perennials Wintering in the Soil of Kyrgyzstan

May Lily (Convallaria majalis L.). Has long been used in decorative gardening. Beautiful not only are the fragrant bell-shaped white flowers, but also the green elongated-elliptical leaves, creating a uniform dark green carpet up to 20 cm high in places where sunlight does not penetrate or barely penetrates. There are varieties with pink and blue flowers.

28.06.2019, 05:25

Cinema

Artistic Opening of the Dilogy of Vidugiris on the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station

Retreat Two. “The HPP was built by the whole country...” ...While browsing through some remnants of film material about the beginning of the construction of the Toktogul HPP in one of the halls of “Kyrgyzfilm,” someone noticed a “freak” crossing the bubbling Naryn on a cable. Then they spotted a camera and a battery tied to the “adrenaline junkie.” Indeed, Vidugiris was in his element, “capturing” yet another “stunning” shot... A characteristic feature of all Vidugiris's films, including

28.06.2019, 04:58

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Jusuev Sooronbay Jusuevich

Sooronbay Jusuyev Born on May 15, 1925, in the village of Kyzyl-Zhar, in the mountainous valley of Alay-Kuu in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region. After finishing rural school, he was drafted into the ranks of the Soviet Army, serving as a signalman in the renowned 8th Guards Division named after I.V. Panfilov from 1943 to 1945. He was wounded twice in battle. After demobilization in 1946-1947, he worked as the responsible secretary at the editorial office of the Soviet district

28.06.2019, 03:44

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Act on the Temporary Allotment of Pasture Land for the City of Pishpek. Document No. 8 (June 1881)

ACT ON THE TEMPORARY ALLOTMENT OF PASTURE LAND FOR THE CITY OF PISHPEK, PREPARED BY THE COMMISSION AT THE INSTRUCTION OF THE TURKESTAN GENERAL-GOVERNOR AND SENT TO THE HEAD OF THE TOKMAK DISTRICT City of Verny, June 20, 1881 We, the undersigned, by virtue of the personal order of the acting Turkestan general-governor, who is performing the duties of the head of the Tokmak district, Colonel Tomski, regarding the temporary allotment of pasture land for the city of Pishpek, conducted an

26.06.2019, 17:58

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Birds of Kyrgyzstan

Peganica - Atayka

Pegan. A large waterfowl of the duck family (weight 1.0-1.5 kg) characterized by distinctive plumage with a combination of white, reddish, gray, and black colors. On the main white background, the black head and reddish-brown band across the chest stand out. The bill is red, with a bulge on the forehead in males. It swims well, and only the chicks dive. It flies silently. During migration, it travels in large flocks, in a wedge or an expanded front. The voice is a dull, soft quacking like

26.06.2019, 17:44

Language

Lexicon and Morphology in the Kyrgyz Language. Part - 3

Lexicon. The origins of the formation and development of the vocabulary of the Kyrgyz language are its own linguistic resources, as well as borrowings from other languages. The foundation of the Kyrgyz language consists of indigenous Kyrgyz vocabulary, which accounts for up to 90% of the entire vocabulary of the Kyrgyz language. In Kyrgyz lexicology, there are Arabic and Iranian borrowings, which constitute a relatively small percentage. According to academician B. O. Oruzbaeva, the total

26.06.2019, 13:58

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Transfer of the Control Center from Tokmak to Pishpek. Documents No. 5-7 (May 1878 - February 1880)

REPORT OF THE HEAD OF TOKMAK DISTRICT TO THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF SEMIRECHENSKAYA REGION ON THE TRANSFER OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION FROM TOKMAK TO PISHPEK Document No. 5 Pishpek, May 1, 1878.

25.06.2019, 21:07

Flora

Daylily, Marsh Marigold. Perennial Herbaceous Plants Wintering in the Soil of Kyrgyzstan

Daylily, Hemerocallis (Hemerocallis L.). In nature, it is found on the edges of forests, among shrubs, near water bodies. In the wild, it is distributed in the Far East, Eastern Siberia, China, and Japan. The plant is rhizomatous, with some species having thickened, spindle-shaped roots. The leaves are basal, sessile, linear, straight, or arching. The flower stalks rise above the leaves, sturdy, 50—100 cm tall, ending in a clustered or spreading inflorescence. The flowers, in groups of 2—8,

23.06.2019, 11:48

Customs

Burial. Ritual Life of the Kyrgyz in the Early 20th Century. Part - 14

Double Burial Frunze Canton In hot weather (if a person died far from home), if the deceased began to decompose, they were buried at the place of death.

23.06.2019, 11:27

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Document No. 4 (December 1877). Report of the Military Governor of the Semirechye Region to the Turkestan General Governor

REPORT OF THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHYE REGION TO THE TURKESTAN GOVERNOR-GENERAL JUSTIFYING THE NEED TO MOVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER OF THE TOKMAK DISTRICT TO PISHPEK AND REQUESTING PERMISSION TO CONDUCT THIS EVENT IN SPRING 1878 City of Verny, December 17, 1877 The city of Tokmak has long been recognized as an inconvenient location for the district administration, and in 1869 the regional administration made proposals to relocate the administrative center to a more suitable place

22.06.2019, 18:00

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Eraliyev Suunbai

Suunbai Eraliyev Born in 1921 in the village of Uch-Emchek, Talas region. In 1954, he graduated from the Higher Party School under the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, and then from the Higher Literary Courses at the Union of Soviet Writers in Moscow.

22.06.2019, 10:04

Cinema

Builders of the Naryn Cascade. Television and Cinema of Kyrgyzstan in the 70s - Early 80s. Part - 16

Reflection on the Screen of the Process of Designing New Hydroelectric Power Stations Through the films shot by Vidugiris at the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station: “Three Answers to the Mountains” (1963), “The Overlap” (1966), “Naryn Diary” (1971), one can trace the progress of the construction of a bold and uniquely conceived hydroelectric station in the mountains. However, “production events” never concerned him for their own sake. Even such spectacular, rare, and dearly cherished by

22.06.2019, 09:15

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Birds of Kyrgyzstan

Shepherd - El

Pastushok A small bird (weighing up to 170 g), it runs excellently and is closely associated with coastal shrub and grass thickets. Its body is spindle-shaped, strongly compressed from the sides. The back is olive-brown with black stripes, the neck and chest are gray, the rear part of the belly is ochre, while the middle of the belly and sides are covered with transverse stripes (wide black and narrow white). The legs are reddish-yellow, and the eye is orange-red. The beak is long, slightly

22.06.2019, 08:58

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Document No. 3. The Revival of Pishpek

CAPTURE OF THE PISHPEK FORTRESS BY THE IMPERIAL TROOPS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PISHPEK SETTLEMENT NEAR ITS RUINS1 “... Since the late 1850s, as the imperial forces advanced deeper into Semirechye, the significance of Pishpek as one of the strongest fortified outposts on the northern borders of the Kokand territories increasingly grew. The khanate government took measures almost annually to strengthen the fortress and garrison, also trying to maintain influence over the Kazakhs and Kyrgyz

21.06.2019, 13:56

Myths and legends

The Assassination Attempt by the Widow of the Usun Ruler Unguymi on Nimi-Kuanvan

ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT In the palace of the Chinese princess, widow of the great ruler of the Usuns, Unguymi, a feast was in full swing. In the large guest room with two columns, the Usun tribal leaders drank imported Fergana wine and their own kumys, eating fatty lamb. The table was strewn with fruits. In the honored place sat the current ruler of the Usuns, the great kunbag Nimi-Kuanwan, a young man with black, coarse shoulder-length hair and slanted "Hunnic" eyes. The hostess

21.06.2019, 12:00

Flora

Incarvillea and Irises. Rhizomatous Perennials Wintering in the Soil of Kyrgyzstan

Incarvillea (Incarvillea Juss.). Grows wild in China. The roots are turnip-shaped, fleshy, with rosette leaves that are pinnately dissected and on long petioles. The flowers are funnel-shaped, carmine-pink, orange-yellow, and pink-lilac, gathered in loose inflorescences. It grows well in nutrient-rich soils and open sunny places. Two species are particularly interesting: I. Delavayi (I. Delavayi Bur. et Franch.) reaches a height of up to 70 cm, with carmine-pink flowers and a yellow throat;

21.06.2019, 09:00

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Document No. 2 (September 1859). Secret Letter on the Necessary Means for the Capture of the Fortress of Pishpek

LETTER FROM THE COMMANDER OF THE SIBERIAN CORPS TO THE MINISTER OF WAR WITH DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AND FORCES FOR THE CAPTURE OF THE KOKAND FORTRESS PISHPEK Omsk, September 5, 1859

20.06.2019, 19:00

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Abasamat Masalievich Masaliev

Abasamat Masalievich Masaliev — Soviet and Kyrgyz party and state figure. Born on April 10, 1933, in the village of Alysh, Kadamjai District, Osh Region, Kyrgyz ASSR. First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kyrgyzstan (1985—91), Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Kyrgyz SSR (1985—91). Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1990—91). In 1953, he graduated from the Kyzyl-Kiya Mining Technical School, in 1956 —

20.06.2019, 12:10

Cinema

Film Chronicle of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Complex. Television and Cinema of Kyrgyzstan in the 70s - Early 80s. Part - 15

The film is dedicated to all the builders of the Toktogul HPP. Artistic analysis of reality becomes an imaginative comprehension of the world, an authorial, lyrical discovery of it. From the plan of a misty street in the summer heat of an old village (title “+20”) to the sprawling, wide-screen view of a new multi-story city (title “+90”), everything shown and narrated acquires new depth and a new perspective. The inclusion of the "time counter" — a reminder of the depth of the future

20.06.2019, 11:49

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Birds of Kyrgyzstan

Osprey (simple, sluices)

Osayed (common, crested). A daytime predator of the hawk family from the falconiformes order. A rather rare bird. The osayed got its name because it destroys wasp nests and eats their larvae. Besides them, it can feed on bumblebee or wild bee larvae. It also eats frogs, lizards, rodents, beetles, grasshoppers, and small birds. A large bird with a relatively long tail and narrow wings. The wingspan is about 1.2 m. There are short, stiff feathers on the forehead and around the eyes that resemble

19.06.2019, 22:16

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Kokand Fortress of Pishpek

PREHISTORY OF THE CAPITAL OF KYRGYZSTAN For those who currently live in this beautiful city, immersed in greenery, it is hard to believe that it began with a few dozen scattered houses around the ruins of the Pishpek Fortress. In some places, these houses were surrounded by small plantings of poplars and willows, and beyond them stretched the bare, barren steppe with scorching sands and stones... The documentary materials presented in the collection will help understand why this particular

19.06.2019, 21:23

Language

Phonetics in the Kyrgyz Language. Part - 2

Main Features of the Grammatical Structure in the Kyrgyz Language For centuries, speakers of the language have used various forms of writing. The ancient Kyrgyz were familiar with the ancient Turkic runic script, as evidenced by written monuments found in the upper reaches of the Yenisei, Northern Mongolia, and in Talas. The distribution area of the monuments of runic writing coincides with the settlements of the Kyrgyz in ancient times and in the modern period. The affiliation of the

19.06.2019, 20:21

Myths and legends

The Union of the Han People with the Usuns

THE BRIDE OF KUNBAG In 105 BC, another embassy from the Usuns arrived in Han. The hosts were not surprised by the event itself. What astonished them was the extremely rich gifts, including 1,000 magnificent horses. But when they learned that the ambassadors were essentially suitors, their astonishment ceased: the lavish gifts for a princess from the House of Han were to be expected! It is known that emperors of all eras were extremely reluctant to agree to marital alliances for their

17.06.2019, 13:48

Flora

Bergenia, Anemone, Helenium, Delphinium. Rhizomatous Perennials Overwintering in the Soil of Kyrgyzstan

Bergenia (Bergenia Moench). The plant retains its foliage year-round. It prefers semi-shaded or shaded areas, light nutritious soil, and is moisture-loving. The most common variety in cultivation is B. crassifolia. The leaves are rosette-shaped, leathery, shiny, and decorative. In spring, the bushes are adorned with bright pink flowers gathered in corymbs, located on leafless stems. It blooms from early April for 35-40 days. It is propagated by division of rhizomes and seeds. Division is done

17.06.2019, 12:38

Customs

Memorial - Funeral Rites. Ritual Life of the Kyrgyz in the Early 20th Century. Part - 13

Funerals Worship of the Remains Kokomerene sayak

17.06.2019, 11:49

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Mamakeev Mambet Mamakeevich

Mambet Mamakeevich Mamakeev - Founder of the Kyrgyz Scientific School of Surgery Born on October 1, 1927, in Kyrgyzstan, Issyk-Kul region, Ak-Suu district, village of Kerege-Tash. Main dates of professional and scientific life:

16.06.2019, 18:05

Language

Kyrgyz Language. Part - 1

Basic Information about the Kyrgyz Language The Kyrgyz language is the state language of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the latest census (2016), the number of people in the country who consider Kyrgyz their native language exceeds 4 million. Additionally, Kyrgyz is spoken by ethnic Kyrgyz living in Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, China, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Turkey, and other countries. The Kyrgyz language includes not only the literary normative language but also dialects and

16.06.2019, 17:13

Cinema

"Naryn Diary". Television and Cinematography of Kyrgyzstan in the 70s - Early 80s. Part - 14

Meetings by the Kyrgyz Mountains ...I again refer to the films of Vidugiris as a lesson for young graduates of VGIK. Take example from such people, seek and find your path not in artificial constructs of fictional plots, but in the understanding of real life, in the documentary drafts of time. Chingiz Aitmatov

16.06.2019, 16:19

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Birds of Kyrgyzstan

Olyapka - The Water Black

Dipper This remarkable diving bird lives along the banks of mountain, fast-flowing rivers and streams. The dipper somewhat resembles thrushes, but it has a very short tail. These small songbirds are capable of diving into icy holes even in winter. It is the size of a small thrush, but more robust. It has a short tail, playfully raised upwards. The top of its head, wings, and tail are dark brown, while its back is aspid gray. Against the overall very dark coloration (almost black on the back,

15.06.2019, 17:26