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The Karakol Residents Celebrated a Triple Holiday
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The Karakol Residents Celebrated a Triple Holiday

Today, the city of Karakol is celebrating the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, the 145th anniversary of the city of Karakol, and the 75th anniversary of the Issyk-Kul region. In honor of the triple holiday, an exhibition of drawings from the epic "Manas," organizations, and educational institutions was organized. The festive event was attended by the authorized representative of the government in the Issyk-Kul region, Emilbek Kaptagaev, the mayor of the city, Kaligul

31.08.2014, 21:55
108 servicemen will soon receive keys to new apartments.
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108 servicemen will soon receive keys to new apartments.

108 servicemen will soon receive keys to new apartments 108 servicemen of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic will soon receive keys to new apartments, the press service of the General Staff reported. According to the information, on September 3, a ceremony for handing over the keys to new apartments in two buildings located on the territory of the Military Lyceum named after Dair Asanov will take place in the "Djal" microdistrict.

26.08.2014, 16:17
South Korea to Make a Film About Manas
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South Korea to Make a Film About Manas

The National Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic for UNESCO is starting the implementation of a joint project with the Asia-Pacific International Information Center for Intangible Cultural Heritage under the auspices of UNESCO (South Korea) for the documentation of intangible cultural heritage. This was reported by the secretariat of the National Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic for UNESCO.

26.08.2014, 11:10
Kyrgyzstan intends to include the yurt, the improvisational art of aitys, the equestrian sport kok-boru, and the mausoleum of "Shah-Fazil" in the UNESCO list.
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Kyrgyzstan intends to include the yurt, the improvisational art of aitys, the equestrian sport kok-boru, and the mausoleum of "Shah-Fazil" in the UNESCO list.

In November of this year, a joint nomination with Kazakhstan for "Traditional Knowledge of Yurt Construction" will be considered for inclusion in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. This was reported by the responsible secretary of the National Commission of Kyrgyzstan for UNESCO, Elnura Korchueva.

26.08.2014, 11:02
In honor of Independence Day, the National Bank issued five types of collectible coins.
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In honor of Independence Day, the National Bank issued five types of collectible coins.

In honor of Independence Day, the National Bank issued five types of collectible coins. According to Alexey Faleev, head of the cash management department, silver and copper-nickel coins have been put into circulation. The coins feature "Barsbek – the kagan of the Kyrgyz," "The Tomb of Manas," and "The Owl," which is listed in the Red Book. A distinctive feature of the silver coin is its striking relief highlighting.

12.08.2014, 13:58
Issyk-Kul Elder Discovers Ancient Stone Circles
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Issyk-Kul Elder Discovers Ancient Stone Circles

A resident of the village of Shor-Bulak in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, Kazykan Toygozhoev, has discovered ancient stone circles. The 82-year-old pensioner organized a photo shoot of the circles made of large stones in the mountains near his native Shor-Bulak, as well as about 30 kilometers from it – in the vicinity of the high-altitude village of Tuur-Suu.

13.06.2014, 15:12