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Opioid Substitution Therapy: Achievements and Challenges
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Opioid Substitution Therapy: Achievements and Challenges

On September 25, 2014, a round table was held in Bishkek at the "Alpinist" hotel to discuss the achievements and problems in the implementation of the opioid substitution therapy (OST) program in Kyrgyzstan. The event included a report from the Public Fund "Alternative in Narcology" on the steps taken, a discussion of the current situation, and planning further actions to protect the OST program and its participants from discrimination. Decision-makers, representatives from

26.09.2014, 10:31
Funds allocated for the preparation and conduct of the World Nomad Games are being used purposefully.
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Funds allocated for the preparation and conduct of the World Nomad Games are being used purposefully.

It is reported that the secretariat for the preparation and conduct of the games expresses confusion regarding the information published on September 1 by one of the republican online publications, which allegedly outlines financial data that has been declared and spent inefficiently. In this regard, the secretariat states that the funds allocated for the preparation and conduct of the nomad games are being used purposefully according to the action plan for improving infrastructure and

02.09.2014, 21:05
There is a real Kyrgyz dance!
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There is a real Kyrgyz dance!

On August 13, a presentation of the music video for the song “Kyrgyz Biy” will take place in Bishkek. Public and cultural figures of the republic, as well as representatives of the media, are invited to the event.

13.08.2014, 13:09
How a Strong Woman Led Kyrgyz Cinema to Success
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How a Strong Woman Led Kyrgyz Cinema to Success

The film "Kyrmanjan Datka" by Sadik Sher-Niyaz has been included in the program of the Montreal International Film Festival. DW spoke with the Kyrgyz director about this film and the development of cinema in Kyrgyzstan. The film "Kyrmanjan Datka," set during the period of the annexation of territories inhabited by Kyrgyz tribes to the Russian Empire, has been included in the program of the Montreal International Film Festival (August 21 - September 1). Director Sadik

12.08.2014, 14:18
In Kyrgyzstan, the "Tulpar Karager" car was presented.
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In Kyrgyzstan, the "Tulpar Karager" car was presented.

A new car has appeared in Kyrgyzstan, designed from scratch by local craftsmen from the design studio "New Format." The main author of the car, named "Tulpar Karager," is Meder Koilubaev. The art director of the studio fulfilled a childhood dream. "I dreamed of such a car, and my team and I poured our hearts into our creation," he shared with "VB." The concept car "Tulpar Karager" was created based on a BMW. Under the hood is a 12-cylinder BMW

11.08.2014, 20:20
At the Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Kyrgyz People Were Presented in a New Light
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At the Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Kyrgyz People Were Presented in a New Light

Recently, in the loft "Tsех," six artists working in different genres of contemporary art presented their new works. The audience was shown paintings by Evgeny Chervi Makshakov, a well-known tattoo master and graffiti artist in Bishkek, who had already held his first solo exhibition here in the spring, Taras Piz, "Battalion named after Semen Chuykov," the art group Doksa, and Kristina Glazunova.

01.08.2014, 15:08
In the At-Bashinsky District, the results of the best Kyrgyz carpets competition were summarized.
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In the At-Bashinsky District, the results of the best Kyrgyz carpets competition were summarized.

The results of the competition for the best Kyrgyz carpet, held at the IV International Festival "Kyrgyz Shyrdagy" at the "Koshoy" stadium in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, have been summarized. According to the results of the competition, 3rd place was awarded to - Moorqan Orozbakova from the village of Acha-Kayind in the At-Bashinsky district, Dinara Imashova from the village of Kyzyl-Tuu in the Naryn region, Roza Sheyshenalieva from the village of

02.07.2014, 08:13
A. Atambaev's Speech at the Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States.
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A. Atambaev's Speech at the Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States.

The summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States was a demonstration of the unity of the community of related peoples, said A. Atambayev. The head of state noted that the significance of the summit is growing every year. “At the summit held in Bishkek, there were 3 presidents participating, at the summit in Gabala there were 4 presidents, and today there are already five. I am glad that the foundation of the Turkic-speaking States Council is strengthening every year. We have

22.06.2014, 18:04
The Memorial-Historical Complex named after Kurmanjan Datka has been transferred to the Ministry of Culture, — Deputy J. Zholdosheva
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The Memorial-Historical Complex named after Kurmanjan Datka has been transferred to the Ministry of Culture, — Deputy J. Zholdosheva

The memorial-historical complex named after Kurmanjan Datka, located near the city of Cholpon-Ata in the village of Ornok in the Issyk-Kul region on an area of 15.6 hectares, has been transferred to the balance of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced on June 6 before representatives of Kyrgyz culture, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Zhyldyz Zholdosheva.

13.06.2014, 14:59
III Forum of Young Intellectuals "Youth of the CIS – Ecoculture and Tourism, Nature Protection, Innovations"
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III Forum of Young Intellectuals "Youth of the CIS – Ecoculture and Tourism, Nature Protection, Innovations"

As part of the projects approved by the Council for Humanitarian Cooperation of the CIS for 2014, implemented under the auspices and with the support of the Intergovernmental Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation of the CIS member states (IFG), the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic is holding the III Forum of Young Intellectuals "Youth of the CIS – Ecoculture and Tourism, Nature Conservation, Innovations" from June 26 to 29, 2014, in Bishkek and

13.06.2014, 14:51
A Dangerous Virus Discovered in the Emirates
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A Dangerous Virus Discovered in the Emirates

The Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic warns citizens of Kyrgyzstan traveling to the United Arab Emirates and countries where cases of infection have been reported about the spread of the MERS virus and recommends obtaining necessary information on infection prevention from the relevant authorities in the Kyrgyz Republic.

13.06.2014, 14:45
Toraga Asylbek Zheenbekov answered a number of questions.
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Toraga Asylbek Zheenbekov answered a number of questions.

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Asylbek Jeenbekov, on May 16, during a working visit to the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, addressed a number of pressing issues raised by local residents. One resident of the region raised the problem of allocating land for housing construction. "The president has signed a law on the transformation of land. When will this document come into effect?" he asked. In response, Jogorku Kenesh deputy Esengul Isakov provided a detailed explanation of

17.05.2014, 11:57
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The Princess and the Pea

Craftswomen from our republic participated in the 55th international charity fair held in the capital of the Foggy Albion. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the prestigious hall in the central Kensington area accommodated around 100 stands from more than 80 countries. Concerts by folk groups were also organized on stage.

15.05.2014, 19:05
The house became cleaner by two tons of garbage.
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The house became cleaner by two tons of garbage.

On Sunday, April 27 of this year, a tourist cleanup event took place in the Alamedin Gorge. The cleanup was attended by the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Union of Hiking Tourism of Kyrgyzstan, and the student movement of Kyrgyzstan. The event was supported by the Swiss project "Helvetas Kyrgyzstan" and the Tash-Moinok rural district.

28.04.2014, 12:10
The World Nomad Games Will Become a Worthy Alternative to the Olympics
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The World Nomad Games Will Become a Worthy Alternative to the Olympics

The First World Nomad Games will take place in the city of Cholpon-Ata on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, with preliminary data indicating participation from 12 countries. This was announced at a press conference by the Deputy Minister of Culture and Director of the Tourism Department of the Kyrgyz Republic, Maksat Chakiev. He is confident that these games will increase tourist attention to the country.

15.03.2014, 20:55
Bishkek – the Capital of Islamic Culture
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Bishkek – the Capital of Islamic Culture

This year, Bishkek has been declared the capital of Islamic culture. Preparations for the events are currently in full swing. The government of Kyrgyzstan is actively preparing for one of the first events – a forum of the same name.

14.03.2014, 21:14