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A school for 175 students will be built in the Ala-Bukinsky district for 145.2 million soms

The Jalal-Abad Regional Department of Capital Construction of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction has announced a tender for the construction of a school in the Ala-Buka district. According to information on the state procurement portal, the project includes the construction of School No. 1 named after M. Sarybaev, designed for 175 students, in the village of Kosh-Almurut, which is part of the T. Baltagulov Ayil Okmotu.

24.10.2025, 09:10
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In Bishkek, a Station for Young Technicians is being built

A new building for the Young Technicians Station is actively being constructed in Bishkek at 144 Leo Tolstoy Street. According to information provided by the press service of the city administration, the building will have a total area of 2563 square meters, and the land plot covers 0.342 hectares. The project includes a five-story building with a basement, which will house classrooms, an astronomical observatory, a museum, a conference hall, dance and assembly halls, a library, a gym, as well

23.10.2025, 18:39
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The international online seminar "Green Campuses and Environmental Education" took place at KGTU.

On October 23, 2025, an international online seminar dedicated to "Green Campuses and Environmental Education" took place at the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razakov, organized with the support of the Erasmus+ program. The seminar was opened by Gulnara Isaeva, the national coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan, and the rector of KSTU, Mirlan Chynybaev. They emphasized the importance of environmental education and the creation of sustainable campuses as

23.10.2025, 16:13
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In the city of Osh, it was proposed to create an Association of Scientists, Engineers, and Entrepreneurs of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The Osh State University will establish an Association of Scientists, Engineers, and Entrepreneurs from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), named the "Center for Innovative Technologies." This initiative was proposed by the rector of OshSU, Kudaiberdy Kozhobekov, on October 22 during the Eurasian Industry Forum taking place at the university, and it received support from the participants of the event.

23.10.2025, 15:23
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The 85th Anniversary of Lyceum No. 100 Celebrated in Bishkek

On October 23, a festive event was held in the capital to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Lyceum No. 100 under the Ministry of Education. According to the press service of the Bishkek city hall, during the celebrations, two new facilities were opened on the territory of the lyceum: a training center for "green" energy and the Kyrgyz-Turkish Cultural Center.

23.10.2025, 14:32
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In the village of Kyrgyz-Kaba in the Bazar-Korgon district, a kindergarten will be built for 42 million soms.

The announcement of the tender for the construction of a kindergarten in the village of Kyrgyz-Kaba in the Bazar-Korgon district was made by the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of Capital Construction of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction. According to the information posted on the government procurement portal, the new kindergarten will accommodate up to 50 children.

23.10.2025, 14:26
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A new kindergarten will be built in the Altyn-Beshik residential area

In the Altyn-Beshik residential area, the construction of a new kindergarten will begin, as reported by the akim of the First May district, Ulan Sarylbek uulu, during a live broadcast. According to him, a plot of land measuring 2 hectares on Respublikanская Street was previously transferred to private ownership, but was later returned to municipal property. Currently, work is underway on the project for the new institution.

23.10.2025, 14:18
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A branch of school No. 40 has opened in the GIK house

A new branch of school No. 40 has been launched in the capital, located in a residential complex built by the State Mortgage Company. According to information from the press service of the mayor's office, this opening is part of an initiative to relieve overcrowded educational institutions, implemented in accordance with the directive of President Sadyr Japarov and with the support of the Bishkek mayor's office.

23.10.2025, 14:16
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Construction of a new school in the village of Kashka-Terek in the Suzak district will be completed by the end of the year.

In the Suzak district, in the village of Kashka-Terek, the construction of a new educational institution designed for 225 places is actively underway. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the work began in 2024 and is being financed from the republican budget. The area of the new two-story building is 1595.46 square meters.

23.10.2025, 14:08
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The Cabinet approved the standard provision on psychological, medical, and pedagogical consultation

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a new regulation on psychological, medical, and pedagogical consultation. This document has been developed with the aim of ensuring equal access to general education for children with physical and mental disabilities, as well as for children suffering from severe illnesses. This implies the creation of necessary conditions for their education and the provision of adequate psychological, pedagogical, medical, and social assistance.

23.10.2025, 13:57
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The illegally privatized plot near KDMA, where shops and cafes are now located, has been returned to the state.

The illegally privatized plot of land near the I. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy has been returned to the state, reports the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) on October 21. The investigation established that in 1998 this plot of land was unlawfully transferred into private ownership. Subsequently, buildings with commercial purposes were constructed on this territory.

23.10.2025, 13:47
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In Karakol, PTU No. 2 issued fake graduation certificates, - GKNB

According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) on October 23, a fact of systematic issuance of fake certificates of completion from the Professional Lyceum No. 2 named after J. Toygonbaev has been identified in Karakol. As a result of the inspection conducted by the special services, graduates were found who are currently abroad and did not participate in the exams. This confirms the presence of students who have been absent from the

23.10.2025, 13:46
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In the village of Tandoo, a school will be built in the Bazar-Korgon district for 150.1 million soms.

In the Bazar-Korgon district, in the village of Tandoo (Kotkor), the construction of a school named after T. Ismanov will begin. This became known thanks to information published on the state procurement portal, where the Jalal-Abad regional office of capital construction of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction announced a tender for the execution of works. According to the tender conditions, the procurement method will be unrestricted.

23.10.2025, 13:39
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New textbooks in mathematics, natural sciences, and English are being delivered to schools in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of the program to provide schools with new textbooks, prepared by the publishing house "Okuu Kitebi," continues. This became known on October 22 through the press service of the Ministry of Education. Teaching and methodological complexes are being developed for subjects such as mathematics, English language, and natural sciences. Currently, the adaptation of textbooks for schools with Russian and Kyrgyz languages of instruction is taking place, as

23.10.2025, 13:32
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In Kadamzhai, a conflict between teachers occurred in front of the students.

On October 10, in Ak-Turpak, at the secondary school named after Sh. Zheenbaev, an altercation occurred between two teachers, which became evident to the students. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent on October 18, citing data from the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to information from law enforcement agencies, a 50-year-old teacher named B.T. filed a complaint with the police, claiming that on October 10, during a lesson, his colleague M.G. insulted him

23.10.2025, 13:30
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The kindergarten in Mailuu-Suu worth 20 million soms has been returned to state ownership

As a result of an inspection conducted by the prosecutor's office of the city of Maiyloo-Suu, it was established that a kindergarten located on a land plot of 0.47 hectares in the village of Kök-Oy was illegally transferred into private hands. According to the General Prosecutor's Office, thanks to the measures taken, the aforementioned kindergarten, with a market value of 20 million 215 thousand 162 soms, has returned to state ownership.

23.10.2025, 13:21
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In Bishkek, Kant, and Kara-Balta, the exhibition of Russian universities "Education in Russia 2026/27" will take place.

From October 29 to 31, 2025, an exhibition of Russian universities titled "Education in Russia – 2026/27" will take place in Bishkek, Kant, and Kara-Balta, reports the Russian House in Bishkek. The event will be organized as part of the Forum of Rectors of Higher Educational Institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic and in connection with the ongoing acceptance of documents for studying at Russian universities under government quotas.

23.10.2025, 13:19
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A kindergarten will be built in the village of Chon-Kurulush in the Bazar-Korgon district for 30.2 million soms.

The Capital Construction Management of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction of the Jalal-Abad Region has initiated a tender for the construction of a kindergarten in the village of Chon-Kurulush, located in the Bazar-Korgon District. According to the data presented on the government procurement portal, this kindergarten will be designed for 50 children.

23.10.2025, 13:12
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The State National Security Committee detained a lecturer from Jalal-Abad State University on suspicion of fraud.

According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), on October 21, a suspect in fraudulent activities was detained. The investigation established that K.Z.A., who works at the Faculty of Education of Jalal-Abad State University, used his official position to deceive applicants. He promised to enroll students in part-time education, guarantee successful exam passing, and issue state diplomas. For his promises, he regularly received money from victims under the pretext of paying for

23.10.2025, 13:06
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Poor heating and worn-out windows create difficulties for students of school No. 42 in the Nooken district.

The secondary school No. 42 named after E. Davletov, located in the village of Masy in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, is set to receive 5 million 406 thousand soms for capital repairs. The application for funding was submitted by the leadership of the ayil okmotu under the management of D. Sadyrbaev, hoping for co-financing (incentive) grant funding. According to information from the "Open Budget" portal, the local budget for 2026 has allocated 2 million 406 thousand

23.10.2025, 13:04
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The State National Security Committee returned a kindergarten and a House of Culture in Kainy, illegally privatized in 1999, to the state.

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported on October 20 about the return of a kindergarten and a House of Culture that were illegally privatized in 1999 in the city of Kainy, Panfilov District, Chui Region. According to information from the special services, in 1999 these facilities were transferred to a private individual known as A.V.Sh.

23.10.2025, 12:51
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A tender has been announced in Manas for the construction of the presidential lyceum "Aqylman"

A tender has been launched in Manas for the construction of the presidential lyceum "Akyilman," which will be located on R. Azimov Street. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the total contract amount is 265 million 24 thousand 740 soms. The procurement procedure is being conducted in the format of an unrestricted two-package competition with traditional proposal evaluation.

23.10.2025, 12:50
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In the village of Syrt in the Aravan district, the construction of a new school has begun

In the village of Syrt, located in the Aravan district of the Osh region, the construction of a new school designed for 150 students has begun. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the total cost of the tender for this project amounts to 109 million soms, and the funding for the project is being sourced from the republican budget.

23.10.2025, 12:48
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In the Botanical Garden, students and teachers planted over 300 seedlings

On October 18, an ecological event titled "Green Heritage" took place at the Botanical Garden in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Republican Children's and Youth Center for Ecology, Local History, and Tourism. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, this event became part of the implementation of the presidential decree "National Spirit — Global Heights".

23.10.2025, 12:48
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Life in the Regions: Cholpon Turatova seemed to find herself on another planet and wanted to escape, but then began to see the development of a border village with a harsh climate.

Cholpon Turatova, residing in the village of Karkyra in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, is an elementary school teacher and has been working in the educational field for nearly two decades. She gained her first work experience in this border settlement located on the border with Kazakhstan.

23.10.2025, 12:47
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The esteemed teacher of Kyrgyzstan, Nina Belikova, has passed away.

On October 19, at the age of 75, Nina Nikolaevna Belikova, a distinguished teacher of Kyrgyzstan, passed away. This sad news was reported by her students. Nina Belikova was born on April 26, 1951, in the Perm region of the RSFSR. In 1970, she enrolled in the A. K. Zhubanov Almaty Pedagogical Institute, where she received a diploma as a biology teacher.

23.10.2025, 12:39
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The Esenbekov School in the village of Tash-Aryk in the Talas District will undergo a major renovation for 72 million soms.

In the Talas district, in the village of Tash-Aryk, the procurement procedure for the capital repair of the Esenbekov school has been announced. This event is initiated by the Talas regional department of capital construction, which is subordinate to the Department of Housing and Civil Construction. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the process will be carried out in an unrestricted format using a two-package method and standard evaluation of proposals from

23.10.2025, 12:37
The Russian Federation is ready to share its experience in teaching religious culture in schools with Kyrgyzstan.
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The Russian Federation is ready to share its experience in teaching religious culture in schools with Kyrgyzstan.

Russia is ready to share its experience in teaching religious culture in schools with Kyrgyzstan Today, during the discussion of the Plan of Priority Actions to expand cooperation between the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of the two ministries focused on teaching the fundamentals of religious culture and secular ethics in schools. According to the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of

15.03.2021, 14:37
Kyrgyzstan Could Become the First Country in the Region with Free Satellite Internet
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Kyrgyzstan Could Become the First Country in the Region with Free Satellite Internet

35 schools in Kyrgyzstan located in hard-to-reach mountainous areas are awaiting the OneWeb social project Kyrgyzstan will be one of six countries where schools from remote areas will be provided with free internet through OneWeb technology. “The geographical location of schools directly affects how children receive information in hard-to-reach regions of Kyrgyzstan. The internet access map has helped to provide a real assessment of the situation in this area and mobilize the necessary

11.08.2019, 14:04
A School Math Problem Sowed Discord Online
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A School Math Problem Sowed Discord Online

A school-level math problem sparked debates online. A Twitter user with the handle pjmdolI asked others for help solving a math problem. Users in the comments split into two camps, each confident in the correctness of their answer. She posted a picture of a classroom where the problem was written on the board: "8 ÷ 2 (2+2) = ?". Many users tried to help her, but it soon became clear that not everyone arrived at the same answer. Users divided into two groups: some claimed that the

01.08.2019, 17:23
Scientists: All Languages of the World Have Common Roots
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Scientists: All Languages of the World Have Common Roots

Linguists from the USA and Britain compared the meanings of the most basic and simple words in 80 languages around the world and found that they all share a common semantics, indicating shared roots of speech among all humanity. Linguists analyzed how similar and different words with similar meanings vary across eighty languages and concluded that the similarities in the semantic structure of these terms suggest common roots of speech among all humanity, reports RIA Novosti, citing the journal

13.03.2018, 01:18
"The First Wave of Globalization": How Animals Paved the Great Silk Road
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"The First Wave of Globalization": How Animals Paved the Great Silk Road

How Animals Paved the Great Silk Road “The ‘discoverers’ of the Great Silk Road were animals,” say archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Novosibirsk State University. This conclusion was reached by scientists as a result of studying a previously unexplored cave in modern Kyrgyzstan — in the heart of the most famous trade route in human history. Findings made during archaeological excavations showed that in

26.12.2017, 23:56
Kyrgyz Language and Culture to be Studied in Chinese Universities
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Kyrgyz Language and Culture to be Studied in Chinese Universities

Heads of educational institutions agreed on the implementation of a dual diploma project under the "2+2" scheme A meeting took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan between the rector of Bishkek Humanities University, Professor Abdylda Musaev, and a delegation from the Beijing Central University of Nationalities led by Rector Huang Taiyan. The heads of the educational institutions agreed on the implementation of a dual diploma project under the "2+2" scheme, where students

25.11.2017, 05:03
Pros and Cons of Distance Online Learning in Kyrgyzstan
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Pros and Cons of Distance Online Learning in Kyrgyzstan

In this article, we would like to identify the pros and cons of distance online learning in Kyrgyzstan. Is it true that the future lies in distance education? How applicable is it for Kyrgyzstan? Regardless of the desires of conservatives, technology will continue to develop relentlessly and will soon become part of everyday life for everyone. We are already seeing improvements in the knowledge delivery system through video lessons and instructions aided by computer programs and online courses

24.03.2016, 11:39
The Chain of Good Returned to Kyrgyzstan 20 Years Later
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The Chain of Good Returned to Kyrgyzstan 20 Years Later

Kyrgyzstan native Mirgul Omurzakova established a scholarship for students at the school she attended 20 years ago, allowing them to pay for their university education. The scholarship is named after a volunteer who once paid for Omurzakova's university tuition.

06.06.2015, 14:38
School teachers will receive a salary increase.
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School teachers will receive a salary increase.

On June 2, a decision was made to increase the salaries of school teachers, informed the Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, Elvira Sarieva. According to her, the decision was confirmed today at an extraordinary meeting of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. The allocation of 2.2 billion soms is intended for raising the salaries of teachers in general education organizations and instructors in the school component of vocational schools starting from September 1 of this

04.06.2015, 00:15