Kyrgyz Compliments from Russian Tourists

Kyrgyzstan is a favorite destination for many tourists around the world, with thousands of people visiting our country year-round, drawn by its picturesque nature. Enthusiastic reviews posted on specialized Russian forums testify to its great tourism potential.
Lera from the city of Kurshan, who visited our country for the first time, wrote the following about Bishkek:
We were met by a friend of our acquaintances, who brought us to Bishkek. We spent a couple of hours at his place (until the opening of the famous and largest market in Asia - Dordoy). I honestly didn’t expect anything from Kyrgyzstan. And now let’s suddenly jump to that moment… Dawn… Through the gap between the skyscrapers, I saw a clear bright azure sky and… the pure white noble peaks of the mountains! I couldn’t believe my eyes! I thought it was a dense white cloud of bizarre shape. But it was part of the mountain. The time came, and we set off to Dordoy. And when we reached the main street, I turned around and was in shock! Bishkek is right at the foot of the mountains! High, strong, majestic mountains! All you could hear was my mom and me )) Our “wow!”, “oh my!”, “no way!”. They laughed at us and warned that the true beauty was still ahead. Bishkek, such a city… how to say… like home )) Yes, the chaotic traffic (I must note, I didn’t see a single accident). But you feel calm there, like at home)). Although I don’t even feel that great at home.

Russian blogger Gaidamak spoke about the residents of Bishkek:
The atmosphere is quite cozy; you don’t feel aggression from anyone. It’s strange to imagine the turmoil that was here not so long ago and the country on the brink of civil war. There are a lot of Russians in Bishkek, just incredibly many. During Soviet times, there were more Russians than Kyrgyz. The attitude has always been equal and fair, and it remains so today. Perhaps it helps that Kyrgyz people are nomads; they have a calm attitude toward land and cities, so it’s hard to imagine an angry phrase like “on whose land do you live?” coming from a Kyrgyz person. Additionally, Kyrgyz people stand out among their neighbors because they lack the Eastern servility and caste society; all positions have always been elective - essentially, democracy. Kyrgyzstan is a very good country with very good people. Live happily, and may God protect you from further upheavals.

Alexander from Moscow writes about education in Kyrgyzstan:
In Bishkek, there are universities established with the participation of foreign countries, in particular, the Kyrgyz-Slavic and Kyrgyz-American universities. Foreign and local professors teach there. It’s difficult to get in, but it’s possible. Tuition is paid and expensive. However, some are given the opportunity to study for free, but you need to prove that you are a diligent and hardworking student.
I was convinced of the high level of education when I visited the universities and talked with some students, including those from my native Uzbekistan. It was nice that they view things from a realistic perspective and do not believe in the rosy future often described by the Uzbek storyteller - President Islam Karimov.

Impressions of a Russian tourist about the beauty of Issyk-Kul:
The first morning in Paradise. A wonderful pink garden! Blue sky and clear outlines of the mountains! They seemed like a 3D drawing, so beautiful and unreal! THE MOUNTAINS CAN BREATHE, LIVE, LOVE, MOVE!!! I couldn’t believe my eyes! Thank fate for this gift! A wonderful lake! Clean, changing 1000 shades a day! We didn’t spend much money; in Russia, you can’t even buy a simple fur coat with that)) We were in Jety-Oguz, we visited the salt lake, swam in the middle of Issyk-Kul, and went to the hot springs. And we want to visit many more places! But I’ll tell you honestly, we want to live there)) My mom and I collected stones to take home, and at home, creativity awoke in me )) Having never been able to draw, I started painting on stones)) I liked the local people, the Dungan cuisine, the evening prayers that could be heard throughout the village. It’s hard to convey that thrill and tears of happiness… It’s been seven months, but every night I dream of being there….
I drowned my heart in Issyk-Kul and gifted my soul to the mountains!
I don’t need the sea, other beaches, or other mountains, except for the mountains of Kyrgyzstan!

User Strannik on being forced to come to Kyrgyzstan:
Actually, I didn’t want to go to Kyrgyzstan. I just lost a bet to an acquaintance who is Kazakh, and I had to go with him to his favorite resort. So, instead of Sri Lanka, I found myself on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul. It seemed unfair, right? But subsequent events showed that this Kyrgyz resort is far from the worst place on earth, and my fears were unfounded. After overcoming quite a few kilometers by air, my eyes were opened to the rare beauty of the steppe landscapes, of which I had previously been unaware. I must say that the people in Kyrgyzstan are remarkably hospitable and friendly. In a couple of instances, when we stopped on the road to change a tire, several passing cars stopped near us, and smiling Kyrgyz people, peering out of their car windows, asked if we needed help. After receiving a negative response, they inquired about our destination, and upon hearing our sincere and truthful account of our intentions, they left, giving us a thumbs up in approval.


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