This sad news was reported by her colleague Irena Lesnevskaya passed away at the age of 83. As Marianna Maksimovskaya announced on her Facebook page, “Irena Stefanovna Lesnevskaya has left us. This name is associated with the REN channel that she founded. My colleagues and I from ‘Nedelya’ owe her a lot. She did a great deal for all of Russian television.”
The vice-mayor reassured the residents of the capital At a recent district meeting, Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov clarified that the renovation is not related to the new general plan of Bishkek.
Foreign workers are invited for a limited period.
Apartments were handed over to athletes at an event held by the head of the State National Security Committee On December 25, the championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling took place at the "Zhashtyk" sports arena, attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev, as reported by the press service of the special service.
It is snowing in the country's mountain passes According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport, it is currently snowing at the Too-Ashuu and Otmok passes. Work is underway to clear the road surface of snow cover, and a mixture of sand and salt is being spread.
During his visit, he familiarized himself with the assembly and sports halls of the institution. On December 26, 2025, the Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited a specialized boarding school in Bishkek, where hearing-impaired and late-deaf children study, as reported by the press service of the State Committee.
The number of kindergartens and places for children has significantly increased over the year According to the Ministry of Education, there are currently 1,997 full-day kindergartens operating in Kyrgyzstan, accommodating 257.3 thousand children. This is an increase of 85 kindergartens and 23.4 thousand children compared to 2024. According to the National Statistics Committee, the coverage of preschool education is 32.3%, which is 4% higher than in the previous academic year. If we consider
On December 26, the Help the Children-SKD foundation held the "Warmth of the New Year" event at the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood in Bishkek. Support totaling 400,000 soms was directed to children receiving treatment in the oncology, hematology, and immunology departments. In order to create a festive atmosphere and provide assistance to the little patients and their families ahead of the New Year celebrations, the foundation organized the delivery of
President Sadyr Japarov has approved changes to the decree regarding the selection rules for participants in the state housing program "My Home". According to the new amendments, military personnel will now be able to participate in the program, regardless of their place of service, provided they meet all necessary criteria and application submission rules. The decree will take effect 10 days after its official publication.
In the Jayil district, traffic safety department employees helped a woman in labor quickly reach the maternity hospital. As reported to a Turmush correspondent by the traffic safety department, this incident occurred on December 26, when inspectors were on duty in Kara-Balta. Two women approached the law enforcement officers, one of whom was in late pregnancy and reported the urgent need to reach the maternity ward in Bishkek. Assessing the situation as critical, the traffic safety department
Among more than 1 million cars in the country, 80% are older than 15 years The government of Kyrgyzstan has proposed an initiative to ban the registration and re-registration of vehicles that are not equipped with catalytic converters. At a briefing, Nursultan Tashybek uulu, head of the Air Protection Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, reported that this directive was addressed to the Ministry of Economy.
The project was initiated by Jenishbek Toktorbaev The installation of solar panels on the roof of the Osh mayor's office has been announced by local authorities. The initiator of this project is the mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev.
“Men are left out” During the IV People's Kurultai, a participant from the Kara-Suu district, located in the Osh region, proposed to abolish the women's quota in the composition of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.
Citizens are advised to prepare documents in advance From January 1 to January 12, 2026, the operation of the Centers for Public Services (CPS) in Kyrgyzstan will be suspended. This information was announced by the State Institution "Kyzmat," which is subordinate to the Office of the President of Kyrgyzstan.
The press service of the Bishkek City Hall informs that on December 29, residents of the Altyn-Ordo residential area will be without water. The supply of drinking water will be suspended from 09:00 to 22:00 for residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social objects, as well as for industrial enterprises.
Construction will begin on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue
According to information from the Bishkek City Hall, musical evenings continue at Ala-Too Square, which have become a wonderful event for residents and guests of the capital. Today at 7:00 PM, all lovers of live music are invited to performances by the pop-folk ensemble "Door," the Russian song and dance ensemble "Souvenir," as well as other artists.
The Cabinet of Ministers confirmed that all questions and proposals voiced by the delegates will be considered According to the press service of the president, 690 delegates participated in the IV People's Kurultai, representing all regions of the country, including labor migrants abroad, as well as various religious denominations.
“They buy up plots and build to the detriment of people” At the IV People's Kurultai in Bishkek, a proposal was made to impose restrictions on private construction companies.
Minister Oruntaev promised to monitor their implementation The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services reported receiving 348 appeals, of which 198 were submitted in writing.
Including two children who were adopted by foreigners In the third quarter of 2025, 492 children were placed in guardianship, 370 were adopted under the national program, and 2 infants were placed under the care of foreign citizens.
The incident occurred after the official pointed out violations In Bishkek, vice-mayor Ramiz Aliyev encountered rudeness from a Yandex.Taxi driver.
The reason is snowfall The Ministry of Transport and Communications reports that traffic for heavy trucks is restricted at the Too-Ashuu pass, which is on the Bishkek—Osh route. This decision was made due to worsening weather conditions and ongoing snowfall.
As the New Year holidays approach, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan is implementing a number of additional measures to ensure the safety of citizens and public order. This is reported by the ministry's press service. During this period, traditionally marked by an increase in the number of mass events, there is a rise in the flow of people in shopping centers, squares, and recreational areas, which, in turn, creates additional pressure on the transportation system.
The official opening of the plant, which will generate electricity by processing waste, took place in Bishkek. The corresponding announcement was made by the city administration. The plant is located in the northern part of the capital and is the result of a decision made in 2023 to combat the accumulated waste in the city.
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Today, the restriction for freight vehicles at the Too-Ashuu pass has been lifted, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. It is specified that traffic on the passes and roads of the country is currently free, and vehicles are passing without delays. At the same time, on the Too-Ashuu section, Road Enterprise No. 9 continues work on clearing the roadway and applying a sand-salt mixture.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration has presented the results of its activities regarding children who are without parental care for the third quarter of 2025. During this period, 492 children were placed in foster care, 370 found new parents through national adoption, and 2 children were adopted by foreign citizens.
In Kyrgyzstan, work has begun at the new state coal deposits "Suluktu-11" in the Batken region and "Markay" in the Jalal-Abad region. As reported by "Kyrgyzkomur," in the first year of operation of the deposits, preparatory and mining-technical work will be carried out. Coal extraction has not yet started, as it is necessary to prepare the mines, equipment, and infrastructure, as well as train the staff. Coal supplies for the autumn-winter period of 2025-2026 are
At the 24th International Festival, which takes place from January 10 to 18, 2026, in Dhaka (Bangladesh), works by Kyrgyz directors are presented. Details about this are published on the official website of the event. In the competition program of Asian cinema, the films "Ot" by director Radik Eshimov and "Kurak" by authors Erke Jumakmatova and Emil Atageldiev are participating.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, changes have occurred regarding the status of a plot of agricultural land, which will now be used for the construction of an electrical substation. The decision to reclassify 0.4 hectares of land in the Lenin district of the capital was made concerning a plot owned by the LLC "Jaz Stroy," which was previously used as irrigated farmland.
At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, and construction on December 26, deputy Gulya Kozhokulova expressed concern about the loss of 52 sites that were included in the list of historical and cultural heritage. She emphasized that the functions of local self-government, including obligations to preserve monuments of historical and cultural value, are clearly outlined in the legislation. "Why are these functions not being fulfilled? We have an
In the run-up to the New Year, the Ministry of Transport and Communications announced the creation of a reserve of buses to ensure additional intercity routes from the capital. This decision was made in connection with the expected increase in passenger traffic, as reported by the agency. According to the ministry, the number of buses will be determined based on the actual demand for transportation.
Only five days remain until the New Year, and despite many large supermarkets offering delivery services, the markets still maintain an atmosphere of trade and the opportunity to handpick the best products. During a visit to the Osh market, the editorial team of Kaktus.media recorded prices for various goods and noted the number of shoppers.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has officially approved the protocol concerning the application of Article 6 of the agreement on the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. This decision was made as part of the necessary internal procedures. The protocol was signed on November 7, 2025, in Bishkek between the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and the government of the Russian Federation. It pertains to the implementation of the agreement that was concluded on November 24, 2014, and
The son of former president Almazbek Atambayev, Kadyrbek, noted in his letter from the detention center that he has become a target for blackmail, which could lead to arrest and even serious consequences for his father. He emphasized that he and his like-minded associates are being portrayed as "field commanders" who allegedly intend to seize power; however, in his opinion, this is merely nonsensical fabrication.
Today, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM, the supply of cold water in Bishkek has been temporarily suspended. This decision will affect residential buildings, schools, preschool institutions, medical facilities, and other social and industrial objects. This information was provided by the city administration. The water shutdown will impact the southern part of the residential area "Archa-Beshik," including the streets Semetey, Sadyrbaev, Zhayyla Baatyr, Selektsionnaya, Archa-Beshik, Kuyukov,
On December 27, 2007, it became the coldest day in Bishkek, according to data presented on the "Weather and Climate" resource. On that day, the temperature in the capital dropped to −22.6 degrees.
The question of whether it is possible to eliminate Alzheimer's disease continues to concern scientists and the public. Experts in the field of dementia believe that new therapeutic methods that could change the situation may be developed within the next five to ten years, reports BBC News. A group of scientists from the University of Edinburgh stated that in the future it may be possible not only to prevent the disease but also to slow its progression. Moreover, they hope for the
The new participants in the "Zhubaylar" section are Azim Arbudu and Takmina Vundizova, who live in the Chui region. Takmina was born in 1999 in Sokuluk, while Azim was born in 1997 in the village of Aleksandrovka.
Syrga Isabaeva, project coordinator at the Center for Health Development and Medical Technologies under the Ministry of Health, spoke about the media competition held as part of a Global Fund grant aimed at combating AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. She emphasized that the focus was on the stigma and discrimination faced by people living with HIV. "The competition is aimed at spreading accurate information about HIV among the population," noted Isabaeva.
The Bishkek City Hall has put forward for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning the introduction of benefits for pensioners who served in the Armed Forces, other military formations, and state institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic where military service is provided, as well as for law enforcement officers. The main objective of this project is to create a legal mechanism that will ensure free travel for the specified pensioners on public transport in Bishkek
In 2025, 15.5 billion soms were allocated from the republican budget for the construction and major repairs of social and cultural facilities. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, this is 33.6% more compared to the previous year, when the amount was 11.6 billion soms.
On December 26, 2025, a meeting was held at the headquarters of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS KR), organized at the initiative of Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Colonel General and is the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. The event, which took place in an open format, was attended by about 50 delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, representing various regions of the republic. This event was the first of its kind for
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to extend the New Year holidays in 2026. The document signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev, establishes new rules for employees of state and municipal structures, as well as organizations and enterprises funded from the state budget. According to this resolution, employees of the specified institutions will be able to enjoy additional days off on January 8 and 9, 2026. Thus, work will resume on January 12, after the Saturday and Sunday
In a statement addressed to President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev, Bekzhan, the son of Zhibek Urustemova, spoke out. The tragedy that occurred on December 23 — the birthday of the 47-year-old resident of Bishkek — left a deep mark on society. According to preliminary data, the murder is linked to her divorce proceedings. Her life was cut short by a shot from a traumatic pistol fired by her ex-husband, former inspector of the
At an extraordinary meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Industry, Transport, Energy, Architecture, and Construction on December 26, the chief architect of the general plan for Bishkek, Irina Grishechkina, made a statement that the capital does not require a metro. According to Grishechkina, the effectiveness of a metro system depends on population density and the number of passengers, which makes its construction very costly, and operation even more expensive. Instead, she
In the historic city of Kokand, located in Uzbekistan, a performance of "Kurmandjan" was held, organized by the Osh National Drama Theater named after S. Ibraimov. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture.