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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
Moldobaev Soveit Moldobaevich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Moldobaev Soveit Moldobaevich

Moldobaev Soviet Moldobaevich (1934), Candidate of Chemical Sciences (1964), Professor (2001), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of Science and Technology (2000) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Zhatcy-Alysh, Kemin District, Chui Region.

03.09.2018, 19:25
Moldobaev Imel Bakievich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Moldobaev Imel Bakievich

Moldobaev Imel Bakievich (1942), Doctor of Historical Sciences (1994), Professor (1997), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of Science and Technology (2000) Kyrgyz. Born in the city of Przhevalsk, Issyk-Kul region of the Kyrgyz Republic. Graduated from KGU (1972).

03.09.2018, 19:18
Mountain Ranges of Kyrgyzstan
Mountains and glaciers

Mountain Ranges of Kyrgyzstan

Mountains of Kyrgyzstan Akshiyrak A mountain range in the Tian Shan, located in Kyrgyzstan. It forms a watershed between the upper reaches of the Naryn River and the rivers of the Sary-Jaz basin. The range consists of three parallel ridges arranged in a culisiform manner, extending in a sublatitudinal direction. It is composed of metamorphic schists, limestones, and granites. The dominant landscapes are high-altitude – subnival and glacial-nival. Akshiyrak is an important center of glaciation

02.09.2018, 20:02
Suleiman Kuchukov: Cavalier, Basmach, Kraskom
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Suleiman Kuchukov: Cavalier, Basmach, Kraskom

Suleiman Yunusovich Kuchukov (1889-1932) Historically, it happened that the author of these lines learned to read at a time when all participants in the struggle against the basmachi, who survived it (and those who were killed for some reason in the following years) began to write memoirs. That is, they may have written them earlier. But in the late 50s and early 60s, they began to be published in large numbers, mainly in local publishing houses, but in mass (for those times and conditions)

02.09.2018, 15:51
Boris Mikhailovich Mirkin
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Boris Mikhailovich Mirkin

Mirkin Boris Mikhailovich (1941), Doctor of Technical Sciences (1988), Professor (1991) Jewish. Born in the city of Kadievka, Luhansk region. Graduated from FPI (1965), postgraduate studies at the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR.

02.09.2018, 13:23
The Village of Pokrovka
Villages

The Village of Pokrovka

Village Pokrovka is the administrative center of the Manas District in the Talas Region of Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the northeastern part of the Talas Region. Previously, the settlement was named Kyzyl-Suu and belonged to the Jety-Oguz District. Since then, its status and territorial affiliation have changed after a series of transformations. To the north and west, the district shares borders with the Jambyl Region of Kazakhstan, while its southern borders are with the Kara-Buura and

02.09.2018, 13:20
Valley of Ak-Tyuz
Pastures and valleys

Valley of Ak-Tyuz

Ak-Tyuz - "White Valley" The Ak-Tyuz Valley is located on the southwestern slopes of the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain range along the Kichi-Kemin River. The distance from Bishkek to Ak-Tyuz is 140 km, of which 95 km is along the Bishkek-Balykchy highway, and the remaining 55 km is northeast from the Kemin railway station via an asphalt road. In Kyrgyz, Ak-Tyuz means "white valley." The clay here has a whitish color due to the high salt content. The heart of the Ak-Tyuz Valley

01.09.2018, 16:11
Mirrahimov Mirsaid Mirhamidovich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Mirrahimov Mirsaid Mirhamidovich

Mirrahimov Mirsayid Mirhamidovich (1927), Doctor of Medical Sciences (1965), Professor (1966), Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR (1974), Laureate of State Prizes in the field of science and technology of the Kirghiz SSR (1978, 1984) and the USSR (1981) Uzbek. Born in Frunze. Graduated from KGMI (1948).

01.09.2018, 14:34
The title translates to "Chichkan Gorge."
Gorges

The title translates to "Chichkan Gorge."

Picturesque Chichkan Gorge In the tourist center of Central Asia – Kyrgyzstan, there are many beautiful and amazing places. Chichkan Gorge is one of them. The gorge is located at the 240th kilometer of the Bishkek-Osh highway, which connects the two capitals of the country, just beyond the Ala-Bel Pass at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level, winding several dozen kilometers south from the pass to the Toktogul Reservoir. Here, the unique pristine nature is still preserved, untouched by man or

01.09.2018, 09:51
Chon-Kyzyl-Suu Gorge
Gorges

Chon-Kyzyl-Suu Gorge

The Red Water Gorge - Chon-Kyzyl-Suu The picturesque Chon-Kyzyl-Suu gorge is one of the most beautiful places on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul. At the bottom of the gorge, the turbulent river Kyzyl-Suu carries its rushing waters from the glaciers of the mighty Terskey Alatoo ridge. Emerald green in its upper reaches, the river turns bright red at the point where it flows into Issyk-Kul, eroding red mountain sandstones along the way. This unusual color is what gives the river its name –

31.08.2018, 20:26
Meimanaliev Tilek Sagynbekovich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Meimanaliev Tilek Sagynbekovich

Meimanaliev Tilek Sagynbekovich (1951), Doctor of Medical Sciences (1987), Professor (1991), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz SSR in the field of science and technology (1984) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Pokrovka, Kirov District.

31.08.2018, 18:45
The title translates to "Altyn-Arashan Gorge."
Gorges

The title translates to "Altyn-Arashan Gorge."

Altyn-Arashan – a Romantic Place Altyn-Arashan (translated as "Golden Spring") is a high-altitude gorge located in the eastern part of the Terskey Alatau range, near the city of Karakol. This gorge is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyrgyzstan, thanks to its unique nature, hot springs located right in the gorge, vast coniferous forests, and stunning views. The Altyn-Arashan Gorge is located in the upper reaches of the river Arashan of the same name, situated 10 km

30.08.2018, 15:25
Fairy Tale Canyon
Gorges

Fairy Tale Canyon

The Mysterious Place - Fairy Tale Canyon. The Issyk-Kul region is famous not only for its amazing pristine nature, which can rival the "Seven Wonders of the World." In this rich territory, there are places where it is hard to believe that this is planet Earth. There is a sense of irrationality, an unknown beauty from another planet. One of these mysterious places is Fairy Tale Canyon. Fairy Tale Canyon is located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, in the foothills of the

30.08.2018, 13:42
Matkarimov Suleiman Khaitbayevich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Matkarimov Suleiman Khaitbayevich

Matkarimov Suleiman Khaitbaevich (1936), Doctor of Technical Sciences (1991), Professor (1997), Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (1992) Uzbek. Born in the city of Osh.

30.08.2018, 13:04
Matikeev Kurmanali
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Matikeev Kurmanali

Matikeev Kurmanali (1941), Doctor of Geographical Sciences (1996), Professor (2000) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Kyzyl-Djar, Kara-Kuldzhinsky District, Osh Region.

30.08.2018, 13:01
Maripov Arapbay
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Maripov Arapbay

Maripov Arapbay (1939), Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (1994), Professor (1994) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Kyrgyz-Ata, Nookat District, Osh Region.

30.08.2018, 12:59
Chon Ak-Suu Gorge or Grigorievskoe
Gorges

Chon Ak-Suu Gorge or Grigorievskoe

Grigorievskoe Gorge is one of the wonderful and picturesque natural attractions Chon Ak-Suu Gorge, or Grigorievskoe, begins to the south of the village of Grigorievka. It is 56 kilometers from the city of Cholpon-Ata to the First Lake in Grigorievskoe Gorge, and approximately 110 kilometers from the city of Balakchi to the middle of the gorge. The length of the Chon Ak-Suu River valley from the village of Grigorievka to the beginning of the ascent to the Ak-Suu Pass, which is located at an

28.08.2018, 19:06