The elections are being held under a majoritarian system: 90 deputies will be elected from 30 multi-mandate districts, three from each district. Legislation limits the number of mandates for one gender to no more than two in a district. Candidates can be nominated both by political parties and independently. Voters have the right to mark only one candidate; otherwise, the ballot will be deemed invalid. Voting will end at 8:00 PM, and preliminary results will be published immediately after its conclusion. The final results of the elections will be summarized and announced by December 14.
A case has also been initiated in Kyrgyzstan regarding the preparation for mass riots, in which 10 people have been detained. All of them are held in custody until January 17, 2026, by court decision:
- Temirlan Sultanbekov (leader of the Social-Democratic Party);
- Shailoobek Atazov (former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh);
- Ermek Ermatov (driver of Temirlan Sultanbekov);
- Damir Musakeev (former head of the Ninth Service of the GKNB and deputy chairman of the special services, head of state security for Almazbek Atambayev);
- Kadir Atambaev (son of Almazbek Atambayev);
- Urmata Askarbekov (businessman Urmat Baryktabasov);
- Kubanychbek Kadyrov (former deputy of parliament);
- A. u. E., born in 1993;
- K.N., born in 1993;
- Sh.T., born in 1986.
There is no information regarding the last three detainees. The case materials include articles 36 "Preparation for a Crime" and 41 "Types of Accomplices." Two articles are indicated for the type of crime: 278 "Organization of Mass Riots" (for seven people) and 326 "Violent Seizure of Power" (for three people).
Negotiations took place in Bishkek between the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Russia – Sadyr Japarov and Vladimir Putin, who visited the country on an official visit. Following the meeting, the first deputy chairman of the cabinet of ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, stated that there are "no unresolved issues" between the countries. Various aspects were discussed, including trade and economic relations, migration, and humanitarian cooperation. The parties confirmed that Russia remains a strategic ally and the main trading partner of Kyrgyzstan, accounting for almost a quarter of the country's foreign trade. The overall goal for the coming years is to increase trade turnover to $5 billion.
During the discussion on trade and economic cooperation, the parties examined barriers hindering trade growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. Relevant state bodies were instructed to eliminate these barriers. Additionally, Daniyar Amangeldiev reported the possibility for Kyrgyz freight carriers to stay in Russia without registration for up to 180 days (instead of the current 90).
Significant attention was paid to investments: the Russian Federation invested $110 million in the economy of Kyrgyzstan in the first six months of 2025. The contribution of the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund was also noted, which has financed more than 3,500 projects worth over $1 billion since its inception.
A key issue regarding migration and humanitarian matters was ensuring access for children of labor migrants to schools in Russia. Daniyar Amangeldiev reported that Putin responded positively to Kyrgyzstan's proposal and instructed to work on this issue. This became relevant after it was found that children of migrants were being tested for knowledge of the Russian language before being admitted to educational institutions, with over 80 percent failing.
Vladimir Putin noted that Russia values the support of the Russian language in Kyrgyzstan, where it has official status. He also reminded that within the framework of humanitarian cooperation, 157 Russian teachers are working in Kyrgyzstan, and by September 1, 2027, the first three of nine schools being built with instruction in Russian are planned to be opened.
The parties signed a number of bilateral documents following the meeting, including agreements on migration, strategic planning, sanitary and epidemiological well-being, and military-technical cooperation. An agreement was also concluded for the construction of a campus for the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University in Kyrgyzstan and a memorandum between OJSC "Kyrgyz Post" and "Russian Post".
Before the start of the CSTO meeting, an ethnocultural program was held for the heads of state, during which Vladimir Putin was interested in the performance of a young komuz player. The Russian president even tried to play a few chords on this national instrument.
The court changed the sentence for former "Kloop" operators Alexander Alexandrov and Joomart Duulatov: from five years in prison to three years of probation. They were released immediately. At the same time, the accountants involved in the case had their sentences left unchanged — three years of probation. All were previously found guilty of inciting riots. "Kloop" stated that the punishment followed five video materials to which the operators and accountants had no relation. The investigation was conducted by journalist Bolot Temirov on the YouTube channel Temirov Live. He stated that he is not acquainted with and has no connection to the former operators of "Kloop" and the accountants. At the end of October, the court recognized the information materials of the online publications Temirov Live, "Kloop Media," and "Ait Ait dese" as extremist.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic raised the discount rate to 11 percent. This will lead to an increase in the cost of loans provided by commercial banks. This decision is viewed as a measure to combat inflation, which reached 7.3 percent since the beginning of 2025 and amounted to 8.9 percent on an annual basis.
"In the structure of inflation, the largest increase in prices is observed for non-food goods, which is associated with the rise in the cost of imported fuel and lubricants, an increase in electricity tariffs, growth in domestic consumption, and the influence of secondary effects. Prices for food products show relatively moderate growth," the National Bank reported.
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Smog Problems: Study on Air Quality in Bishkek and Osh
A study on the smog problem will begin in Kyrgyzstan — an interdepartmental scientific center IRCAPS has been opened at Osh State University. Special measuring devices will be installed to assess air quality in Osh, Bishkek, and other regions. In addition, the center plans to study the impact of air pollution on human health. Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of Osh State University, Dean of the International Medical Faculty Roman Kalmatov told 24.kg how the center will operate and what benefits it can bring to the country.
European Boccia Champion Wants to Create a Boarding School in Kyrgyzstan
Benjamin Sadykov, born with a severe form of cerebral palsy, dreams of opening a European-standard boarding school in Kyrgyzstan, where he studied. His mother did everything possible to help her son, and now Benjamin not only communicates and walks a little but also writes a book, participates in competitions, and acts in films.
Three Tragedies in Kyrgyz Schools: Study on Violence Among Students
Since the beginning of 2025, three cases of school violence resulting in death have been registered in Kyrgyzstan. One of the incidents occurred between seventh-grade students — a boy and a girl. A study conducted from August to October in 50 public schools across the country confirms that violence in schools has become a pressing and widespread problem.
How the Relationship Between Sadyr Japarov and Vladimir Putin Developed
Since Sadyr Japarov was elected president of Kyrgyzstan in January 2021, the political dialogue between Bishkek and Moscow has become more active and regular. From 2021 to 2025, the heads of state held at least eight full-format negotiations, including two official visits and several working meetings. 24.kg recalls how these relations developed — from the first visits to significant regional summits.
Sharp Increase in Morbidity: How to Distinguish ARVI, Flu, and COVID-19
In Kyrgyzstan, the number of cases of acute respiratory viral infections and flu has sharply increased. Laboratory studies show that mainly the flu A/H3N2, known as Hong Kong flu, is circulating. Flu B and COVID-19 are also being detected. Almost 70 percent of the sick are children under 14 years old. Damirakan Chynyeva, an associate professor at the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, told 24.kg about the most dangerous signs and consequences of the flu.
Irrigation Against Drought: How Nookat Doubled Its Harvest
The southern regions of Kyrgyzstan regularly face problems related to water shortages and droughts. However, in the Nookat district of the Osh region, the situation has changed. Large-scale modernization of irrigation has helped local residents regain confidence and increase their incomes. The editorial team of 24.kg visited Nookat to see the results of this work on-site.
Jazel from Osh: Life in China and India
Jazel Nurbekova, a 28-year-old Kyrgyz woman from Osh, has been living in India for the past few years, working as an online producer and raising a small daughter. She shared her impressions of life in this country with 24.kg.
Kamila Farr on the Kyrgyz Language and Issyk-Kul
The American polyglot Kamila Farr, who speaks Kyrgyz fluently, deeply respects Kyrgyz culture, although she has never been to Kyrgyzstan. She knows more than 17 languages, including Uzbek, Hazaragi, Vietnamese, and others. Kamila is a member of HYPIA (the International Association of Hyperpolyglots). A journalist from 24.kg spoke with her about the secrets of language learning and what she likes about Kyrgyzstan.
Readers Share Photos: Alamedin Gorge and Lake Kok-Kul
In the "Moments of Life" section, we present the works of our authors — readers of 24.kg, who love to travel around Kyrgyzstan and shoot videos. Today we will recall the golden autumn in Bishkek, take a walk through the Alamedin Gorge, and enjoy the views of Lake Kok-Kul in the Chatkal district, and then finish our journey in the Kozhokelen Gorge.
December Series Premieres: Mafia and Westerns
Next week (December 1-7), viewers can expect many new releases covering various genres: from tense thrillers to westerns and long-awaited finales of popular comedies. Among the new releases is the western "The Abandoned" featuring stars from "Game of Thrones" and "The X-Files" (Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson) and a spin-off of the historical drama "Spartacus: House of Ashur." Series fans will be able to enjoy the return of the crime comedy "Polar" with its final fifth season, the detective story "Miss Scarlet and The Duke" (sixth season), and the Thai thriller "The Believers" (second season).
