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Indicators of the Population's Standard of Living

Over the past five years, there has been a noticeable increase in the main indicators of the standard of living of the population in the social sphere of the state. Thus, from 2009 to 2013, the average per capita monetary income of the population, according to the sample survey of household budgets, increased by 1.4 times. In 2013, the monetary income of the urban population exceeded that of rural residents by 1.3 times, amounting to 3978.85 and 3002.5 soms per month per capita, respectively.

16.06.2015, 13:39

Economy of Kyrgyzstan

On Innovative Processes in the Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic

In 2013, the development and implementation of technological, marketing, and organizational innovations in the industry of the republic were carried out by 39 enterprises, or 5.5 percent of the surveyed number.

16.06.2015, 11:33

Economy of Kyrgyzstan

Building Materials

Before 1917, there were 6 semi-artisanal brick factories in Kyrgyzstan, mostly operating seasonally, and one lime burning factory. In 1922, the brick production amounted to only 0.4 million pieces, and in 1924 — about 1 million pieces. A small amount of tiles and lime were produced. In 1927, the construction materials industry in the republic was represented by a brick factory that was part of the "Kyrgyzstroyobedineniye," and artisanal production within the system of the industrial

15.06.2015, 11:29

Economy of Kyrgyzstan

Market of Services and Trade

The volume of market services provided by economic entities in January-June 2014, according to preliminary estimates, amounted to 191.2 billion soms, which is an increase of 3.3 percent compared to January-June 2013. Overall, the turnover of wholesale and retail trade per capita in the republic in January-June of this year amounted to 18,045 soms. However, while in Osh city the turnover exceeded the average republican indicator by 2.4 times, in Bishkek by 2.1 times, and in Chui region by 1.2

15.06.2015, 11:12

Art

Clothing of the Kyrgyz

Researchers note the traditional nature of the clothing of the peoples of Central Asia, which has developed within a unified culture. While there were significant differences in the past, over the centuries they have smoothed out and formed something cohesive. However, despite the unity of the constructive basis, the clothing of the Kyrgyz has not lost its originality, especially clearly manifested in the decoration and manner of wearing. Researchers note the lack of differentiation in some

15.06.2015, 11:00

Nature

"Upper Naryn Zone"

The "Upper Naryn Zone" includes the upper part of the Naryn River basin from the vicinity of the village of Karakolka to the headwaters of its two main tributaries — Taragay and Kara-Say, which originate in the ridge area at the northern and southern ends of the Ak-Shiyrak range. The zone is located east of the city of Naryn, approximately 110 km by road to the village of Karakolka. You can reach the zone from the Issyk-Kul region via the highway from the city of Przhevalsk — to the

12.06.2015, 17:31

Decorative and applied arts

Patterned weaving of "chia" stems

Kyrgyz people have long used the stems of the steppe plant chiy for various products. A. P. Fedchenko wrote about the properties and benefits of this plant, as well as its use in the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan: "Being thin, strong, and uniformly straight over long distances, without knots, they (the stems of chiy — K. A.) are very convenient for making mats. Mats made from chiy are widely used by the Kyrgyz, and the sides of the yurt are necessarily covered with chiy; it is dense

06.06.2015, 13:56

Decorative and applied arts

Weaving

In the economic life and daily life of the southern Kyrgyz, various items made using the technique of hand weaving held a prominent place. Currently, many types of weaving have almost been lost. They have been best preserved in the Alay Valley and in the southwestern regions of the Osh region. Like all Kyrgyz, the weaving of woolen belts — gashniks (ychkyr), used for men's and women's sharovars, was widespread. They are woven by hand from uncolored twisted threads (white or brown).

04.06.2015, 01:29

Decorative and applied arts

Application

A significant place in the decoration of felt products among the Kyrgyz is occupied by appliqué. This decorative technique is much simpler than mosaic. It can be considered ancient in the art of decorating felt. Appliqué has developed significantly among the Kyrgyz belonging to the ichkilik group. They have preserved more archaic techniques to this day. In the eastern part of the region, appliqué was also present in the decoration of the yurt. Modern artisans or enthusiasts of handmade

04.06.2015, 00:56

Decorative and applied arts

Felt Wall Carpets "Tush Kiyiz"

An interesting fact is the existence of felt wall carpets called 'tush kiyiz' (also known as 'tush tuurduk') in the Alai region as early as the beginning of our century. These carpets were trimmed with fringe on three sides and made using mosaic techniques. Essentially, such felt carpets did not differ from 'shirdamal' type carpets (the same colors, the same shape, the same manufacturing technique), but they were typically used for insulating yurts: they were hung

17.05.2015, 12:31

Decorative and applied arts

"Shirdamal" Carpets

The term "shirdamal" is used among the pre-Fergana Kyrgyz. Carpets by this name are made here only by Kyrgyz who identify themselves with the tribal groups of Adigine, Mongoldor, and Mungush. Northern Kyrgyz refer to such a carpet as "shyrdak." Among the Kazakhs, a similar carpet is called "syrmak," "syrdak," or "syrdamal." In the past, it was laid on the ground in a yurt, used during migrations, covering the loaded camel. Nowadays, it serves

17.05.2015, 12:24

Decorative and applied arts

Kyrgyz Ornaments

The main ornamental motif is the curl, executed in various variations. Sometimes the entire pattern consists only of curls enclosed in squares or triangles. This decoration, "ala kiyiza," is most typical for the Batken region. More often, artisans develop simple and more complex rosettes that incorporate the curl motif in different combinations and positions.

15.05.2015, 20:09

Decorative and applied arts

The Decoration of a Felt Carpet

Turning to the characteristics of the decoration of the felt carpet, we will first focus on its color features.

15.05.2015, 18:02

Decorative and applied arts

The technique of rolled colored pattern

Using the technique of rolled colored pattern, a felt carpet is made, which has the original name ala kiyiz (multicolored felt). No other types of products created in this way are noted among the Kyrgyz. Felt carpets are widely and commonly used in the daily life of the Kyrgyz. The technique of rolled colored pattern in felt carpets is applied by many peoples of Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Kazakhs, as well as by the Kyrgyz of Xinjiang.

15.05.2015, 17:51

Decorative and applied arts

The Technique of Felt Production

The technology of producing felt, both unadorned and adorned, is mainly reduced to the same process, complicated in the latter case by the creation of ornamentation.

15.05.2015, 17:35

Decorative and applied arts

Production of Felt and Felt Products

The production of felt used to occupy a significant place in home industry. In the 19th century, it remained an indispensable material in Kyrgyz life, serving to protect homes from cold, rain, wind, sunlight, moisture, and dampness. Felt was widely used for making clothing items, pack transport, and so on. Now, felt is used in the form of covers for yurts, carpets, and men's headwear.

15.05.2015, 17:07

About Kyrgyzstan

Temir Sariyev: "The heroic feats of tens of thousands of Kyrgyzstanis, the incredible labor of those who forged the Great Victory in the rear, will forever remain an example of true heroism."

Today, May 9, the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Temir Sariev, participated in events dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

09.05.2015, 15:45

Fungi and higher plants

Tapered Net-cap

Tapered Net-cap (Dictyocephalus attenuatus (Peck) Long et Plunkett). Status: VU. A very rare Paleogene relic. The only species of the genus Dictyocephalus in the world.

05.05.2015, 19:15