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Deputy: After the division of the Ministry of Education, researchers were left without salaries

During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised an issue that arose after the division of the Ministry of Education and Science into two separate agencies. She noted that as a result of this process, attention to the issue of salary payments for scientific staff was overlooked. Currently, according to her, neither the Ministry of Science nor the Ministry of Health has allocated funding for these workers. As a result, since the beginning of this year,

04.02.2026, 13:45
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New schools being built in Bishkek should be made branches of strong educational institutions, - deputy

Deputy Altynbek Kudayberdiev proposed the initiative to create branches of strong educational institutions in newly built schools in Bishkek during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that there is an acute shortage of educational places in Bishkek and Osh. The capital plans to construct 20 new schools, while Osh plans to build 10. Nevertheless, the deputy believes that this is not enough to resolve the existing situation.

04.02.2026, 13:43
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801 child is waiting in line: Deputy requests to open kindergartens in the villages of Hydrostroitel and Druzhba

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 4, Bakhridin Shabazov, a deputy, drew attention to the problem of the lack of kindergartens in the settlements of Gidrostroitel and Druzhba, located in the Issyk-Ata district. He noted that there are preschool institutions in nearby villages; however, there are none in these two settlements. As Shabazov explained, children have to travel to other villages to attend kindergartens, which creates additional inconveniences for families.

04.02.2026, 13:40
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Salaries of cleaners and janitors in Bishkek schools remain below the subsistence minimum, - deputy

On February 4, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Zhanibek Abirov raised the issue of low salaries for technical and junior support staff in schools. He reported that last week he visited schools in the Lenin district of Bishkek and spoke with the staff of secondary school No. 74. The deputy reminded that on December 25, President Sadyr Japarov announced plans to increase teachers' salaries starting in April.

04.02.2026, 13:27
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In Bishkek schools, there are 433 teacher vacancies: A Deputy proposed creating a "Directors' Club" to save education

The issue of staffing educational institutions in Bishkek became the central topic of discussion at the meeting of the “Emgek” and “Jany Kych” factions, where Deputy Tatiana Kuznetsova raised the problem of the shortage of workers in this field. Kuznetsova noted that the Department of Education is actively working on creating a reserve of personnel for teachers and school directors; however, not all candidates who have passed testing within the framework of civil service are capable of

04.02.2026, 11:26
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At the boarding school for the blind in Bishkek, a meeting was held between parents and representatives of the authorities regarding the relocation of the building. What was decided?

At the Republican Specialized Boarding School for Blind and Visually Impaired Children in Bishkek, a meeting took place involving parents, educators, and representatives of the authorities. The event was attended by the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the First Deputy Minister of Education Mukhtarbek Baymurzaev, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Bakai Turdugulov, and the Vice Mayor of Bishkek Victoria Mozgacheva.

03.02.2026, 18:59
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New residential buildings will not receive construction permits without schools and kindergartens, - Ministry of Construction

The ban on issuing permits for the construction of new residential complexes without the mandatory inclusion of schools and kindergartens in the project will come into effect, as reported by Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, and construction. Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov pointed out that multi-story buildings are actively being constructed in the area of the southern highway, but there are no

03.02.2026, 15:45
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This year, 32 schools will begin construction in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, the construction of 32 educational institutions will begin this year, reported the vice-mayor of the capital, Azamat Kadyrov, on February 3 during a joint meeting of the factions "Emgek" and "Jany Kych" in the Bishkek City Council. He noted that last week a law was ratified in the Jogorku Kenesh, and the day before, a meeting was held with the Ministry of Construction, where the completion of the project for a school with 750 places was discussed. The

03.02.2026, 15:36
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The Cabinet approved a resolution on the activities of the National Academy of Sciences

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new resolution concerning the work of the National Academy of Sciences under the President. According to information provided by the Cabinet, the document confirms key elements: the Academy's charter, as well as provisions for the coordination council, which deals with fundamental and applied scientific research and innovative technologies, and the procedure for electing members of the Academy.

03.02.2026, 12:56
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More than 20,000 laptops were provided to primary school teachers

On February 2, a transfer of 20,286 laptops of the "Altyn Kazyq" brand was organized for primary school teachers in the republic, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education. The event was attended by the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the First Deputy Minister Mukhtarbek Baymurzaev, the Director of the "Technopark" of KGTU named after I. Razzakov Kasymbek Kelebaev, and representatives of the educational departments of the districts. According

02.02.2026, 16:41
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The deputy proposed to reconsider the system for appointing school directors.

Almost half of high school graduates do not pass the National Testing, which indicates a need for improved student preparation. This was stated by deputy Santalat Amanova at a meeting of the Science Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to her, previously only about 40% of students successfully passed the test, but now this figure has reached 50%. Nevertheless, this is not enough. "In Bishkek or Osh, if out of 1000 graduates half do not pass the test, it means that 500 of them may end

02.02.2026, 13:17
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In the villages of Kyrgyzstan, libraries will be merged with schools, - Ministry of Culture

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Deputy Sovetbek Rustambek uulu noted that many libraries in villages and ayil okmotu are essentially not functioning. People come to read but encounter closed doors. Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev confirmed that there are indeed libraries in the villages; however, the ministry conducted an analysis and found that a number of libraries are not carrying out their activities, and librarians are only receiving salaries. In

02.02.2026, 12:55
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The deputy proposed to build separate student campuses for girls and boys in large cities.

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Bolot Sagynaev proposed the creation of student dormitories in major cities of Kyrgyzstan with separate living arrangements for girls and boys. The deputy noted that according to statistical data from 2025, there were 45,000 registered marriages in the country, of which 13,000 ended in divorce. He considers these figures alarming for society.

02.02.2026, 11:32
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The Ministry of Education and Science has suspended the activities of the accreditation agency "Bilim Standart"

At the meeting of the National Accreditation Council on January 30, chaired by Deputy Minister of Education Albert Makmetkulov, key issues of accreditation were discussed. According to the ministry's press service, the accreditation agency "Bilim Standart" has been suspended for a period of 6 months. This decision is due to previously identified serious violations in its operations that remained unaddressed, as well as the failure to comply with a number of directives from the

02.02.2026, 09:54
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A school for 750 students will be built in the Kara-Zhyach residential area.

Construction of a school for 750 students will begin in Kara-Jyghach, which will serve as an additional building for secondary school No. 91, reports the Ministry of Construction. Nurdan Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, along with representatives of relevant departments, reviewed the projects and construction sites of 20 new schools planned for construction in Bishkek.

01.02.2026, 09:02
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A new school will be built in the Kok-Jar rural municipality.

The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, along with the heads of relevant departments, familiarized themselves with the projects and construction sites of social facilities planned to be built in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Construction, 20 new educational institutions are planned to be built in the capital by 2026. The financing for these facilities will be provided from the republican budget.

31.01.2026, 16:19
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The Minister of Science and Education of Kyrgyzstan and the Ambassador of Hungary discussed cooperation issues

The Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation Gulzat Isamatova held a meeting with the Ambassador of Hungary to Kyrgyzstan Sandor Dorogi. According to the ministry's press service, the meeting addressed issues regarding the current state and potential areas of cooperation in the fields of science, higher education, and innovation. Plans for joint events in 2026, the development of academic mobility, and strengthening ties between universities were also discussed.

31.01.2026, 09:51
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GKNB: A meeting of the Board of Trustees was held at the KRSU

At the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin, a meeting of the Board of Trustees took place, attended by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The meeting was opened by Tashiev himself, who is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KRSU. During the meeting, the participants discussed the results of the university's work for 2025 and identified key areas for its development in 2026.

30.01.2026, 21:47
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A new school opened in the village of Ber-Bulak in the Alamedin district. Photo

The opening ceremony of the new school named after O. Tursumatov took place on January 30 in the village of Ber-Bulak, Alamidin district, Chui region. Attending the event were the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdin Oruntaev, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Chui region Azamat Osmonov, as well as local officials, educators, students, and residents of the village.

30.01.2026, 16:11
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A tourism school is planned to be built in the Ak-Suysky district.

A meeting was held at the Ministry of Education, where Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva discussed cooperation prospects with Michael Mattiaschitz, a representative of the Federal Ministry of Finance of Austria. According to the ministry's press service, this meeting was a continuation of the online conference that took place on January 27. Representatives from the Austrian Agency for Economic Cooperation and Development, as well as various partner organizations and educational institutions

30.01.2026, 15:59
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The Ministry of Education plans to conduct an interim monitoring of the implementation of 12-year education.

On January 29, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Education under the leadership of Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva. The event was also attended by deputy ministers, as well as heads of subordinate organizations and representatives of donor structures. The ministry's press service reported that the meeting discussed the issue of interim monitoring and analytical assessment of the implementation of 12-year education based on the results of the first half of the year. It is expected that

30.01.2026, 11:06
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The Mayor of Bishkek inspected a number of schools in the capital

Recently, the mayor of the capital, Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, accompanied by his deputies, conducted an inspection of several educational institutions in the city. During the visit, they assessed the condition of Children's Art School No. 4, where plans were discussed for the construction of a new floor or the erection of a separate building next to the existing one. The mayor instructed to contact the Institute of Seismology to conduct an assessment of the seismic stability of the

29.01.2026, 21:17
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The capital kindergarten No. 4 was inspected based on parents' complaints

On January 29, the Vice Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, conducted an on-site inspection of kindergarten No. 4 in response to parents' complaints. According to the press service of the mayor's office, violations in the organization of children's nutrition were discovered during the inspection. In particular, some dishes did not match the approved menu, and there were no daily samples or control dishes.

29.01.2026, 18:34
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In Bishkek, the quality of education and safety in schools were discussed

On January 29, a meeting for city school directors was held in Bishkek, organized by the Department of Education of the city mayor's office. The press service of the city mayor's office reported on this event. At the meeting, the head of the Department of Quality Control of Education and Methodological Support, Gulmira Akmatova, presented an analytical report summarizing the work done in 2025. The document focused on aspects of monitoring and checking the educational process, as well

29.01.2026, 17:04
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Courses for Professional Development Are Being Organized for Short-Term Kindergarten Educators

On January 28, a round table was held at the Ministry of Education dedicated to issues of preschool education. The ministry's press service reported that representatives from various organizations participated in the event, including the Ministry of Education, the Department of Education of Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Academy of Education, the Republican Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Educational Workers, as well as methodologists from district education departments and

29.01.2026, 15:58
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Construction near School No. 66 is causing traffic jams, - deputy

The construction of a new grocery store near school No. 66 in Vostok-5 is causing traffic problems. This was reported by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev during a parliamentary session on January 29. Dastan Bekeshev noted that there are already many traffic jams in the capital. "I support business and entrepreneurial activities. However, when issuing construction permits, it is necessary to consider factors such as traffic congestion, greenery, and other important aspects. It is also important to

29.01.2026, 11:57
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In Bishkek, compliance with sanitary standards was checked at school No. 8: Measures will be taken against the management

On January 28, the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, accompanied by the Director of the Department of Education, Rakhат Musaева, conducted an inspection at School No. 8 in response to reports of non-compliance with sanitary standards. During the inspection of the premises, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office, violations were identified, leading to a directive for the school's administration to carry out a complete sanitary treatment of all classrooms and

29.01.2026, 11:36
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Violations Identified at the Private School "Creative Taalim," - Bishkek City Hall

On January 28, during an on-site inspection initiated by the appeals of local residents and with the participation of Vice Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva, a check was conducted at the private school "Creative Taalim." According to the press service of the city administration, serious violations of safety regulations were identified on the premises of the educational institution during the inspection. There was unrestricted access to the boiler room, which is classified as a high-risk area,

29.01.2026, 00:39
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Deputy of the BGC requests to consider replacing the project for the construction of a kindergarten in the residential area of Bakai-Ata

At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on municipal property and land relations on January 28, Kazybek Ergeshov, a deputy from the "Yntymak" faction, raised the issue of the need to replace the project for the construction of a kindergarten in the residential area of Bakai-Ata. The head of the Capital Construction Department, Ermek Arymbaev, responded, stating that the kindergarten project has already been completed; however, it did not pass the

28.01.2026, 18:34
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Representatives of Kyrgyzstan and Austria Discussed the Establishment of a Tourism School at Issyk-Kul

On January 27, a video conference took place with the participation of the Minister of Education Dogdurkül Kendirbaeva and the Austrian delegation. According to the press service of the ministry, the meeting was dedicated to issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of vocational, technical, and tourism education, as well as technology exchange in accordance with the previously signed Joint Statement.

28.01.2026, 18:07
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Life in the Regions: A Teacher from the Tyup District Creates Unique Products

Gulzat Kasymova, a resident of the village of Chon-Toguzbay in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, leads an active life as a teacher and craftswoman. She teaches at the local school and simultaneously engages in soap making. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, Gulzat shared that her love for handicrafts began in childhood. "I was born in 1977 in the village of Korumdu and graduated from the Karamoldo Orozov school. From a young age, I was fascinated by embroidery and

28.01.2026, 12:24
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The Speaker of the State Duma urged deputies to ask questions strictly regarding the bill on school construction.

At the parliamentary meeting, the necessity of building a school in the village of Eski-Oochu in the Leylek district was discussed. Deputy Kamila Talieva addressed the Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaev, noting that the previous school was built using the ashar method, and now, with the increasing number of children, this has become a pressing issue. Parliamentarians considered the draft law "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Fund

28.01.2026, 11:08
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At the Ministry of Education, the preparation of teaching staff and their professional development were discussed

On January 26, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Education, where key aspects of teacher training were discussed. Participants included Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, as well as Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova and leaders of major pedagogical universities.

27.01.2026, 16:21