About Kyrgyzstan

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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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Nature
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Secrets of Issyk-Kul Lake
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Fauna of Kyrgyzstan
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Mountains and glaciers
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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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Miscellaneous information about Kyrgyzstan
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Kyrgyzstanis — Full cavaliers of the Order of Glory
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Vladimir Ivanovich Nifadyov
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Vladimir Ivanovich Nifadyov

Nifadyov Vladimir Ivanovich (1947), Doctor of Technical Sciences (1993), Professor (1995), Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (2000), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of science and technology (1998) Russian. Born in the settlement of Meshchura, Zheleznodorozhny District, Komi ASSR.

15.09.2018, 18:40
The Passes of the Chuy Region
Mountain passes

The Passes of the Chuy Region

Main Passes in the Chui Valley Shamsi Pass is located in the Chui region and stretches from Shamsi to Kochkor. In the upper zone of the Shamsi gorge, 60 km south of the city of Tokmak, lies the Shamsi Pass. Its height is 3570 m. It serves as a link between the Kochkor and Chui valleys. Tuu-Ashu Pass (height 3586) is located in the Chui region and stretches from Karabalta to Susamyr. Tuu-Ashu is the pass connecting the Chui valley with the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan. It is located 135 km

13.09.2018, 18:58
Mountain Passes of Kyrgyzstan with Neighboring Countries
Mountain passes

Mountain Passes of Kyrgyzstan with Neighboring Countries

Roads in the Sky Irkeshtam Pass is located in the Osh region and stretches from Sary-Tash to Kashgar. The "Irkeshtam" border crossing between the Kyrgyz Republic and the People's Republic of China is located 76 kilometers east of the village of Sary-Tash at the Irkeshtam Pass, which is 2841 meters above sea level. Irkeshtam begins in the city of Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan. The road goes south along the valleys of the Taldyk and Gulcho rivers to the village of Sary-Tash (Yellow

13.09.2018, 17:43
Narynbayev Aziz Isadjanovich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Narynbayev Aziz Isadjanovich

Narynbayev Aziz Isadjanovich (1924), Doctor of Philosophy (1970), Professor (1979), Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz SSR (1989) Uyghur. Born in the city of Karakol, Issyk-Kul region.

13.09.2018, 00:19
Oruu-Sai Gorge
Gorges

Oruu-Sai Gorge

Those who love clean, mountain air should visit the Oruu-Sai gorge. It is located just thirty-five kilometers from Bishkek. The picturesque hills covered with lush vegetation leave no one indifferent. Mountain gorges adorned with thickets of wild rose, barberry, wild raspberries, and juniper alternate with slopes of red clay. The ringing silence is filled only by the murmuring of springs with crystal clear water and the chirping of birds. In the summer, people visit these places to relax

12.09.2018, 23:59
Namazbekov Mambetakun Namazbekovich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Namazbekov Mambetakun Namazbekovich

Namazbekov Mambetakun Namazbekovich (1941), Doctor of Medical Sciences (1986), Professor (1989), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz SSR in the field of science and technology (1978) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Kozhoyar, Issyk-Kul region.

12.09.2018, 23:33
Kara-Balta Gorge
Gorges

Kara-Balta Gorge

Kara-Balta Gorge is located on the northern slope of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too. The Kara-Balta Gorge begins at the village of Sosnovka and winds for several dozen kilometers to its highest point—the Tyo-Ashuu Pass (about 3000 m). Beyond it lies Suusamyr. The Bishkek-Osh highway runs through the gorge. The road is picturesque—it first follows the Kara-Balta River, ascending to the Toо-Ashuu Pass at an altitude of about 3200 meters, and then descends into the Suusamyr Valley. The gorge is very scenic,

11.09.2018, 18:01
The village of Krasnaya Rechka
Villages

The village of Krasnaya Rechka

Krasnaya Rechka — a village with a rich past Krasnaya Rechka is a village in the Krasnorechensky rural district of the Issyk-Ata district in the Chuy region of Kyrgyzstan and is essentially the only populated point within its boundaries. It is located on the Bishkek—Tokmak highway, 8 km east of the city of Kant. The village is traversed by a road that serves as a transport artery connecting Bishkek and Tokmak. Population - 7,328 people. It was founded in 1907 by settlers from the central and

09.09.2018, 01:08
Abshir-Sai Valley
Pastures and valleys

Abshir-Sai Valley

Abshir-Sai, translated from Tajik, means water-milk source The Abshir-Sai area is a picturesque canyon-like gorge located seventy kilometers from the city of Osh. The bottom of the gorge lies at an altitude of 1500 to 2500 meters above sea level.

08.09.2018, 17:02
Musayev Syrtbay Zholdoshovich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Musayev Syrtbay Zholdoshovich

Musayev Syrtbay Zholdoshovich (1953), Doctor of Philological Sciences (2000), Professor (2002), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of Science and Technology (2002) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Kel-Tor, Ton District, Issyk-Kul Region.

08.09.2018, 10:56
Fergana Valley
Pastures and valleys

Fergana Valley

The Fergana Valley is popularly known as the "pearl" due to its rich oasis. The Fergana Valley is located in Central Asia, covering parts of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. The flat area of the Fergana Valley spans 22,000 square kilometers. About 60% of this territory belongs to Uzbekistan, 25% to Tajikistan, and 15% to Kyrgyzstan. Three regions of Uzbekistan are located here: Fergana, Namangan, and Andijan. The rich, fertile land has historically been a center for various

07.09.2018, 16:29
The Valley of Eki-Naryn
Pastures and valleys

The Valley of Eki-Naryn

The name of the Eki-Naryn Valley translates from Kyrgyz as "two Naryn." Eki Naryn (Two Naryn) is the confluence of the Big and Small Naryn rivers, located 44 km east of the city of Naryn and less than 400 km from Bishkek, at an altitude of about 2250 m. A beautiful place with the purest air, abundant greenery, forests, and mountains, and an unreal starry sky at night. On the way to this place, you can see the confluence of the two rivers, the Big and Small Naryn. Here, there is a

07.09.2018, 14:06
Murzubraimov Bektemir
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Murzubraimov Bektemir

Murzubraimov Bektemir (1940), Doctor of Chemical Sciences (1986), Professor (1987), Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (2000) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Nichke-Sai, Uzgen District, Osh Region.

07.09.2018, 12:46
Murzaliyev Arstanbek Murzaliyevich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Murzaliyev Arstanbek Murzaliyevich

Murzaliyev Arstanbek Murzaliyevich (1931), Doctor of Medical Sciences (1967), Professor (1968), Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR (1984) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Issyk-Ata, Kant District, Chuy Region.

07.09.2018, 12:44
Murataliev Tolkun Muratalievich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Murataliev Tolkun Muratalievich

Murataliev Tolkun Muratalievich (1943), Doctor of Medical Sciences (1991), Professor (2001), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz SSR in the field of Science and Technology (1985) Tajik. Born in the Frunze district of the Osh region.

07.09.2018, 12:39
The Valley of Kojo-Kelen
Pastures and valleys

The Valley of Kojo-Kelen

Kozho-Kelen – a true wonder of nature The Kozho-Kelen Valley (Kozhokelen, Khojo-Kelen, Kodzhokelen, translated from Russian as "Great Khoja") is located 95 km southwest of the city of Osh, at the foot of the Alai Range. This quiet corner, nestled among high mountains, attracts with its mystery and the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. For centuries, three mighty architects of nature – wind, water, and time – have come here to create this amazing world. Kozho-Kelen is a natural

06.09.2018, 16:49
Waterfall "Maiden's Tears"
Waterfalls

Waterfall "Maiden's Tears"

Waterfall "Maiden's Tears" for Family Happiness Located in the Jeti-Oguz gorge, about thirty kilometers east of Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan, it attracts the attention of mountain tourism enthusiasts with its clear waters and beautiful views that open up from the trails leading to it. The waterfall can be reached from the city of Karakol, the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region. The Maiden's Tears waterfall (the variant "Maiden's Braids" is rarely

06.09.2018, 15:39
Big and Small Arslanbob Waterfalls
Waterfalls

Big and Small Arslanbob Waterfalls

Arslanbob Waterfalls One of the most beautiful resorts in southern Kyrgyzstan is the Arslanbob region, known not only for its unique relict walnut forests, which are the only ones in the world, but also for its fairy-tale waterfalls created by mountain rivers rushing through rocky gorges. One of the most famous of these is the Arslanbob waterfall. It consists of two waterfalls: the Small and the Big, so the name "Arslanbob Waterfalls" is more accurate.

06.09.2018, 15:16
Mukasov Smanaly Mukasovich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Mukasov Smanaly Mukasovich

Mukasov Smanaly Mukasovich (1957), Doctor of Philosophy (2001), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of science and technology (2002) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Kairma, Chui region.

06.09.2018, 13:44
Ak-Sai Valley
Pastures and valleys

Ak-Sai Valley

Ak-Sai Valley - the Kyrgyz Pole of Cold Located in the south of the Naryn region, it is bordered to the north by the At-Bashinsky and Jangi-Jer ridges, and to the south by the so-called Kak-Shaal-To ridge, specifically its western part. The state border with the People's Republic of China runs along the Kak-Shaal-To ridge. The Ak-Sai Valley itself is a wide high-altitude valley stretching from the southwest to the northeast. The valley floor rarely drops below 3000 meters above sea level,

05.09.2018, 18:15
Valley of Kok-Kiya
Pastures and valleys

Valley of Kok-Kiya

Rocky Canyons of the Kok-Kiya Valley Kyrgyzstan is rich in beautiful and unique places. In the border zone of the Naryn region, 550 km from the city of Bishkek and about 230 kilometers from Naryn, there is another magnificent and mesmerizing spot. This place is called the Kok-Kiya Valley. One of the main attractions of this area is the beautiful Lake Köl-Suu, the winding rocky canyons, and the mountain river Kok-Kiya. The Kök-Kiya River flows from Lake Köl-Suu and carries its waters through

05.09.2018, 17:21
Ishenbay Kurmanovich Moldotashov
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Ishenbay Kurmanovich Moldotashov

Moldotashev Ishenbai Kurmanovich (1953), Doctor of Medical Sciences (1989), Professor (1999), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of science and technology (1984) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Kairma-Aryk, Ak-Suu district, Issyk-Kul region. Graduated from KGMI (1975).

05.09.2018, 15:51
Aydarkan Moldokulov
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Aydarkan Moldokulov

Moldokulov Aydarkan (1930-1986), Doctor of Economic Sciences (1972), Professor (1976), Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR (1977) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Epkin, Chui District, Chui Region.

05.09.2018, 15:48
The Village of Bosteri
Villages

The Village of Bosteri

Bosteri – a popular resort village Bosteri is a village in the Issyk-Kul District of the Issyk-Kul Region of Kyrgyzstan. It is located on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, 8 km east of the district center, the city of Cholpon-Ata, and 255 km from Bishkek on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul. The village is situated near the highway connecting Cholpon-Ata with Karakol. Bosteri is a popular resort village, home to a large number of hotels, guesthouses, sanatoriums, and private homes available for

03.09.2018, 23:03
Ancient Tradition
Customs

Ancient Tradition

White Scarf Once, after a funeral, the young men were dismantling the yurt to return it to its owner, and they tied a white scarf to the tundyk. A boy who was helping them did not know this ancient Kyrgyz custom and immediately ran for advice to his grandfather — the respected aksakal.

03.09.2018, 20:27