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How the General Plan 2050 is Created. Data Sources for the Strategic Document

During the public discussions of the General Plan-2050 in Bishkek, the developers shared information about the data on which this strategic document is based and how its implementation is planned. Irina Grishechkina, a specialist from the St. Petersburg Scientific Research Institute of Prospective Urban Development, which is working on the General Plan for the capital, noted that extensive work was carried out to collect data during the preparation of the project.

25.12.2025, 17:08
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Moscow's Experiment on Migrant Entry Control to Be Extended Nationwide in Russia

The biometric control system implemented in the capital's airports in Moscow will be expanded to all regions of Russia. This was announced by the city's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, during his annual report on the work of the Moscow government. Sobyanin noted that this system serves as a barrier to the entry of individuals who are undesirable in the country, including those who appear on a special control list.

25.12.2025, 16:59
No Metro, but with Trams and Metrobuses. A New Transport Model Presented
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No Metro, but with Trams and Metrobuses. A New Transport Model Presented

Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall Recently, public hearings were held in Bishkek regarding the General Plan for the city's development until 2050. The transport infrastructure was at the center of the discussion. Alexander Baranov, head of the "Transport Infrastructure" department at LLC "NIIPG," presented the results of the analysis of the current situation. He noted that nearly 40% of the city's main street and road network does not meet

25.12.2025, 16:48
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Residents of Kyzyl-Kii are given clean water once every two days and only for two hours.

In the Batken region, in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, local residents are facing a serious problem — they are provided with clean water for only two hours every two days. This information was announced by Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25. “Every citizen of Kyrgyzstan has the right to access clean drinking water. However, in Kyzyl-Kiya, there is virtually no water. Every two days we receive water for only two hours. This is completely unacceptable for a

25.12.2025, 16:35
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By 2050, Bishkek will have a population of 2 million people - data from the new General Plan

According to the latest data, the area of Bishkek is 41,081.3 hectares, of which almost thirty percent is privately owned. This information was presented by Irina Grishechkina, Deputy Director for Project Issues at the Institute of Future Urban Development from St. Petersburg, at a public discussion of the General Plan for the capital until 2050. As part of the presented report, it was revealed that 31% of the city's territory belongs to private individuals, while 60% of the land is not

25.12.2025, 16:33
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Who Gets the Grand Prix? The Results of the Documentary Film Festival on Human Rights Have Been Announced

The XIX International Documentary Film Festival on Human Rights titled "Resilience in Times of Crisis" took place in Bishkek, organized by the NGO "Bir Duyno Kyrgyzstan." Hundreds of viewers, including representatives of government and international organizations, students, young filmmakers, and women leaders from the regions, participated in the festival screenings.

25.12.2025, 16:26
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EBRD allocates 8.3 million for the renovation of the wastewater treatment plant complex in Osh

At the meeting on December 25, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development regarding the project "Expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the city of Osh." The EBRD had previously implemented two phases of the project "Rehabilitation of Water Supply and Sewerage Systems in the city of Osh," within which the second stage of the treatment facilities was modernized with a capacity

25.12.2025, 16:18
Mayor of Osh: 95% of tasks completed, ahead - new projects
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Mayor of Osh: 95% of tasks completed, ahead - new projects

The mayor of the Osh region, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, shared with the Kabar agency the results of the mayor's office's work and outlined future plans covering a wide range of tasks—from opening new educational institutions to attracting investments and resettling citizens. According to Toktorbaev, President Sadyr Japarov addressed a number of pressing issues at the recent Kurultai, where 40 delegates from Osh attended. The forum is being held at a high organizational level.

25.12.2025, 15:52
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Queues for medical certificate 083. The load on polyclinics has increased sixfold.

Due to the increase in the number of applications for the issuance of medical certificates of form No. 083, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan is asking citizens to be patient. Recently, there has been a significant rise in inquiries regarding this matter. According to the heads of family medicine centers, while previously an average of 15-20 people per day applied for the certificate, this number has now increased, which has led to the emergence of queues in some medical institutions.

25.12.2025, 15:51
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Construction of the road to the village of Zardaly has been completed

The construction of a road connecting the villages of Sary-Talaa, Kyzyl-Tash, and Zardaly has been completed in the Batken region. This road has now been officially put into operation, as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth noting that a 30-meter iron bridge was built as part of the project.

25.12.2025, 15:43
In Moscow airports, the control system filtered out every tenth migrant
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In Moscow airports, the control system filtered out every tenth migrant

According to information provided by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, the control system at the capital's airports has filtered out one in ten migrants over the past year. This figure was announced during a report on the activities of the city government. According to the mayor, the biometric system, which has been operational since December of last year, prevented the entry of approximately 45,000 individuals into Moscow's airports. This accounts for about 10% of the total number of

25.12.2025, 15:38
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The Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Gulzat Isamatova for the position of Minister of Science

At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on December 25, the deputies unanimously supported the appointment of Gulzat Isamatova to the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth noting that Isamatova's predecessor in this position was Baktyyar Orozov, who left his post on December 15 due to violations of ethical standards among state and municipal employees. The reason for his resignation was his arrest while driving

25.12.2025, 15:31
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For the sake of enrichment, they harm the ecology. The President was informed about the extraction of sary tasha in Alai.

During the kurultai, a delegate from the Alaï district of the Osh region expressed his concerns to the president regarding the activities of sary tash miners, also known as travertine. According to him, this area attracts many tourists, and to make it even more appealing, local residents have planted seedlings of nuts and poplars using the ashar method.

25.12.2025, 15:18
New Buildings of Two Schools Opened in Naryn
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New Buildings of Two Schools Opened in Naryn

The opening of new buildings for two educational institutions took place in Naryn: secondary school No. 2 named after V. Chkalov and secondary school No. 10 named after Zh. Cholponbaev. According to the city administration, the new addition to secondary school No. 2 named after V. Chkalov can accommodate 500 students and was built at a cost of 178 million soms.

25.12.2025, 15:17
New Year Show at the Circus for Children from Vulnerable Groups
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New Year Show at the Circus for Children from Vulnerable Groups

On December 25, a New Year event was held at the A. Izibayev Kyrgyz State Circus in Bishkek for children from rehabilitation centers, special educational institutions, and kindergartens. This information was provided by the city administration. The Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, addressed the children with a welcoming speech, wishing the young participants health, joy, many smiles, and the fulfillment of their cherished wishes.

25.12.2025, 15:12
Kyivskaya Street in Bishkek to Become Pedestrian: Electric Buses and Trams to Operate on the Street
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Kyivskaya Street in Bishkek to Become Pedestrian: Electric Buses and Trams to Operate on the Street

Photo from the City Hall Vice Mayor of Bishkek Azamat Kadyrov announced plans to transform Kyiv Street as part of the public discussion of the city’s master plan. According to him, from 2026 to 2027, this street will become pedestrian, but public transport will still be allowed to operate on it. The project, which is set to begin in the specified years, already has allocated funding. An important step in the first phase will be the launch of electric buses on Kyiv Street.

25.12.2025, 15:09
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The Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic clarified the policy for attracting foreign labor.

In response to public discussions about the involvement of foreign workers and their legal stay in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic made a statement regarding its balanced state policy in this area. The attraction of foreign specialists is carried out strictly within the framework of existing laws and taking into account the real economic needs of the country. This practice is temporary and aimed at supporting investment and infrastructure

25.12.2025, 15:07
The new building of the "Alpha" special forces of the GKNB was opened in Bishkek
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The new building of the "Alpha" special forces of the GKNB was opened in Bishkek

On the eve, the opening of a new building for the special unit "Alpha" of the GKNB took place in Bishkek, headed by Kamchybek Tashiev. Also, as part of this event, a capsule was laid for a future sports complex. In his speech, Tashiev highly praised the professionalism and dedication of the "Alpha" employees, emphasizing their significance in ensuring the country's security and protecting citizens.

25.12.2025, 14:53
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Students Fined for Absences. A Working Group Will Be Established in the Ministry of Science

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, acting Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova announced the creation of a working group to address the issue of "indulgences" in educational institutions. This issue was raised again by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev, who emphasized that students are subjected to financial penalties for missing classes. The deputy expressed dissatisfaction, noting that such practices are unacceptable. "Punishment should

25.12.2025, 14:46
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The deputy proposed to require university graduates to serve the state.

Gulya Kozhokulova, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, addressed the acting Minister Gulzat Isamatova with a proposal to restore the practice of mandatory work for students studying on a budget basis after they complete their education at universities. She noted that there is a shortage of qualified personnel in the country and suggested requiring graduates who received education funded by the state to work for the government. “It is necessary to sign contracts with young specialists, as was done

25.12.2025, 14:44
The Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic clarified the policy on attracting foreign labor.
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The Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic clarified the policy on attracting foreign labor.

In response to public discussions about the attraction of foreign workers and the status of foreign citizens in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has voiced its position regarding this state policy. Representatives of the ministry noted that the process of attracting foreign specialists is carried out in accordance with current laws and takes into account the real economic needs of the country. This process is temporary and aimed at

25.12.2025, 14:42
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At the «Torugart» Checkpoint, over 21 tons of beef from Pakistan were not allowed into the Kyrgyz Republic

At the "Torugart" checkpoint in the Naryn region, a batch of beef weighing 21,800 kilograms was detained while being transported from Pakistan through Chinese territory. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. Inspectors conducting border veterinary control examined the cargo. During the inspection, it was found that veterinary and sanitary requirements established by the Eurasian Economic Union were not met. In particular, the accompanying

25.12.2025, 14:30
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"Looking for the edge of the egg." Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu criticized the work of previous convocations of the Jogorku Kenesh.

According to Turgunbek uulu, parliaments in recent years have often turned into arenas of political manipulation and games. The speaker addressed the People's Kurultai before delegates from the regions, pointing out that the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh has just begun its work. The first decision of the parliament was the approved republican budget.

25.12.2025, 14:24
Experts criticized the Bishkek master plan project until 2050 and proposed amendments
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Experts criticized the Bishkek master plan project until 2050 and proposed amendments

In Bishkek, discussions continue regarding the general plan that is supposed to define the city's development until 2050. The expert group "Urban Hub Bishkek," consisting of professionals in urban planning, transportation, ecology, and urban environment, has sent an official appeal to the city hall and other government bodies with proposals and comments on the project. According to the specialists, the presented version of the general plan contains serious contradictions and

25.12.2025, 14:21
The infrastructure of Bishkek seriously lags behind the needs of its residents
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The infrastructure of Bishkek seriously lags behind the needs of its residents

Photo 24.kg. Public discussions on the new general plan are taking place in Bishkek Public hearings will be held in Bishkek over two days, dedicated to the project of a new general plan for the city until 2050. This document, developed by experts from the St. Petersburg Research Institute of Urban Development, has generated significant interest and discussion among residents. Today, the hearings cover the Oktyabrsky and Sverdlovsky districts, while similar events previously took place in the

25.12.2025, 14:20
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"History of the Manaschi": The Story of the Manaschi Kumash Uulu Inash

On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" hosted the presentation of the book "Manaschylar," which compiles information about 150 manaschy, their biographies, and life stories over the last five centuries. This project was developed by Nurbek Talantbekov, who is a manaschy and the director of the theater. In the book, the list of manaschy is organized chronologically, and the additions in the form of poems to the stories of each of them were prepared by manaschy Rysbay

25.12.2025, 14:10
Three schools, two kindergartens, and a factory: new facilities launched in Osh
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Three schools, two kindergartens, and a factory: new facilities launched in Osh

As part of the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov, conducting an online event, inaugurated several social facilities across the country. In the city of Osh, six new facilities were put into operation. Among them are three educational institutions, two kindergartens, and one factory. A factory specializing in the production of windows and PVC profiles has started operating based on El Plast LLC. This enterprise will create 40 jobs and will be able to produce up to 3,000 tons of

25.12.2025, 14:08
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Residents of Kyrgyzstan reminded of the necessity to vaccinate cats and dogs against rabies

Rabies is an extremely dangerous viral disease that poses a threat to both animals and humans. The infection can be transmitted through the bite of an infected animal or its saliva; however, it is not transmitted from person to person. It is important to remember that without timely medical attention, the disease often leads to death, as emphasized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 10,000 people die from rabies each year, with the

25.12.2025, 13:52
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The premiere of the historical series "Kara-Kyrgyz" took place in Bishkek.

On December 24, a screening of the new historical series "Kara-Kyrgyz" took place in Bishkek, dedicated to the centenary of Kyrgyz statehood. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the series was created by the state institution "Kyrgyzserial" with financial support from the Ministry. Its script is based on materials from the state archive and various historical sources.

25.12.2025, 13:45
Measures of Punishment for Domestic Violence Named: From Community Service to Imprisonment
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Measures of Punishment for Domestic Violence Named: From Community Service to Imprisonment

In the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, there is a special article concerning responsibility for cases of domestic violence. This information was announced by Daniyar Saparbaev, head of the department for the prevention of domestic violence at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, during a broadcast on Birinchi Radio. According to him, domestic violence is divided into two main types: psychological and physical. For such offenses, the guilty party may face imprisonment for a term of 2 to 5

25.12.2025, 13:27
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Body cameras in online mode. How digitalization is changing the work of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate

The Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported on the implementation of digital technologies that are changing the daily work of its employees. According to the information, the department's staff have started using body cameras that have been provided for official purposes. This system is aimed at enhancing the safety of employees, improving the transparency of interactions with citizens, strengthening legality, and the quality of official activities.

25.12.2025, 13:19