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The idea of a deputy to introduce a subscription fee for watching OTRK finds support.

“Viewers are already paying for this, just through taxes.” Introducing a fee for watching OTRK is a good idea, as it would allow the TV channel to become truly public. This opinion was shared with Vesti.kg by Igor Shestakov, a member of the supervisory board of the broadcasting corporation and an expert. - Currently, OTRK is funded 70 percent from the budget, so it is natural that the broadcasting corporation is used in political games, - he noted. - The question of changing the law regarding

21.06.2019, 01:20

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MegaPay: Save up to 50% on fines with a unique counter

The mobile wallet has become even more convenient Great news for all drivers! Now, to take advantage of a 50% discount on traffic violation fines, the MegaPay app has added a special countdown timer for the days during which the discount is valid. The MegaPay mobile wallet has become even more user-friendly – with its help, you can timely receive SMS notifications about outstanding traffic violation fines and pay them with a discount in just a few clicks. The updated version of the app, which

21.06.2019, 01:20

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Yuristanbek Shygaev: The paintings that Dzhangarachieva talks about are authentic and have not gone missing.

The former director of the Museum of Fine Arts refuted the new director's statement about the disappearance of several valuable works. The paintings of well-known artists that hung in the office of the former director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Yuristanbek Shygaev, are authentic and have not gone missing. He himself informed Vesti.kg about this. - There were paintings by Soviet contemporary artists in the office; they are authentic and need to be examined, - he said. - No one has removed

21.06.2019, 01:20

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For the duration of the graduation school evenings, the police will switch to an enhanced service mode.

Public order in Bishkek will be ensured by 600 police officers The Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital calls on parents and legal representatives to have a preliminary conversation with children about the rules of conduct and the inadmissibility of offenses during the graduation school evenings. During the graduation evenings at schools and gymnasiums in the city, more than 600 law enforcement officers will be involved by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek to

21.06.2019, 01:20

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The installation broken due to a car collision has been repaired in Bishkek.

The guilty party voluntarily came to the police and confessed to the crime. The damaged installation at the intersection of Chuy and Manas Avenues has already been restored. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. "Employees of the municipal enterprise 'Tazalyk' have restored the decorative elements of the installation to their original place," the statement said. On June 9, 2019, at approximately 11:20 PM, an unknown driver in an

21.06.2019, 01:20

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The Kyrgyz model and TV presenter won the Grand Prix at the international beauty contest "Mrs. Universe - 2019."

Kyrgyzstan Woman Recognized as the Most Beautiful in the World! Kyrgyz model and TV presenter Kanykey Ailchieva won the Grand Prix of the international beauty contest 'Mrs. Universe - 2019' held in Antalya, Turkey. This contest aims to identify the most beautiful married woman from various countries around the world and includes assessments not only of physical appearance but also of various skills: knowledge of national traditions, physical fitness, household management, and much

19.05.2019, 00:38

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Reported by the National Statistical Committee

National Statistical Committee: Female Population Predominates in Cities of Kyrgyzstan, While Male Population Prevails in Villages In urban settlements of Kyrgyzstan, the female population predominates, reports the National Statistical Committee in its study. In rural areas, on the contrary, there is a male majority. According to the latest counts, the country's population is 6 million 257 thousand people - of which 3 million 155 thousand are women and 3 million 102 thousand are men.

19.03.2019, 10:40

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How to pass the comprehensive exam for residence permit in Russia?

In 2018, one of the essential conditions for legalization in the Russian Federation is the successful passing of the Russian language exam. Without obtaining a certificate, it is impossible to get a job, apply for a temporary residence permit (RVP), a residence permit (VNJ), or citizenship. The requirement for mandatory knowledge of the Russian language is quite logical: the ability to communicate freely with those around them will give newcomers a chance for quick adaptation in a new place,

14.03.2019, 19:13

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Frosts Expected Again in Bishkek. Decrease in Air Temperature

As meteorologists have already reported, a storm warning has been issued in Kyrgyzstan: unstable weather is expected from December 16 to 19. Decrease in air temperature is expected: in the Chui and Talas valleys and in the Issyk-Kul basin at night down to -5…-10°, during the day down to -2…+3°; in the valley zone of Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions at night down to 0…-5°, during the day down to 1…6°, in the foothill areas at night down to -3…-8°, during the day down to -3…+2°; in the

13.12.2018, 13:27

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Dwelling in the Mountains

An elderly man settled in a cave in the Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan. As 68-year-old Tolon Mamyrasulov recounted, he moved here in 1995 with his family. Over the years, he and his wife raised five children, four of whom now live in the city. "I was paralyzed. One day I dreamed of this mountain with a cave, and I moved here. Here I was able to heal," Mamyrasulov said.

26.10.2018, 23:52

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Longevity of the City of Osh

S. Tashtanbekova has a great-great-grandson In the village of Kenesh, in the Japalak rural district of the city of Osh, lives Salamat Tashtanbekova, who is 103 years old. Another centenarian in the village is 97-year-old Kimsan Isabaeva. As part of the declared month "Attention and Care for the Elderly" in honor of International Day of Older Persons, events are being held in the city of Osh to provide assistance and support to the elderly.

13.10.2018, 22:28

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"Russian Gazette" has brought together schools from Gatchina and Kyrgyzstan

The meeting of students and teachers from Gatchina was held at the highest level. Colleagues from Gatchina have long been patrons of the Naryn Gymnasium in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan). It received the name Chkalov not by chance: in 1937, after the legendary pilot made his unique non-stop flight to the USA, this name was assigned to the newly opened school in the mountainous area. Now it is one of the most prestigious in the republic. Teaching here is conducted in Russian. Among the graduates of the

09.10.2018, 23:30

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A Taraskan from Naryn Makes Toys for Children from Paper and Plastic Bottles

30-year-old Taraskan has been working at the kindergarten "Cheburashka" for 5 years. “My mother is a teacher, so I decided to follow in her footsteps and enrolled in Naryn State University. I started my career at the school in the village of Kochkor. Since 2013, I have been working in a preschool institution. I enjoy working with children. I make various toys for them from plastic bottles and paper. Together with my colleagues, we create visual aids for the children. The kindergarten

05.10.2018, 21:45

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A Young Kyrgyz Woman Sang in a Bra. Now She Is Being Threatened with Violence.

Zere's First Song. The music video of a young Kyrgyz woman, in which she appears in a blazer thrown over lace lingerie, has sparked discussions on social media about the right of Kyrgyz women to self-expression. In the song "Kyz" (girl), 19-year-old Zere Asylbek sings about how no one should tell girls and women how to behave and what to wear. Alongside her in the video are girls in various outfits—from hijabs and traditional Kyrgyz dresses to swimsuits.

20.09.2018, 20:43

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Return to the Homeland after Fourteen Years of Wandering

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan missing for 14 years found in Russia In Samara, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, Kusan Sharipov, who had been listed as missing for 14 years, was found. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic, in 2002 the man left for work. In a conversation with the relatives of the missing person, the police learned that he had gone to the Samara region with his twin brother. After a while, their younger brother followed them.

28.07.2018, 17:00

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Victory Day: We Remember, We Are Proud

Is Anyone Forgotten? There are just a few days left until Victory Day. The amount collected to congratulate veterans as part of the “I remember, I am proud” campaign is still not complete. We are still short by one hundred thousand soms! Over the past week, only about fifty thousand soms have been raised. And this is terrible! Because there is no greater shame than giving war heroes “purely symbolic” gifts. After all, they remember that in all previous years we came with full bags of groceries

06.05.2018, 14:45

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Victory Day May 9, 2018 in Kyrgyzstan: Event Plan, Full Program

Festive events will take place in Bishkek in honor of Victory Day In anticipation of the holiday, 20 banners will be placed on the central streets of the capital in honor of Victory Day – May 9, reports the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office. The main festive event will take place on May 9 at 10:00 on Victory Square and will consist of three blocks: a mourning rally with the laying of a wreath at the Eternal Flame, a march of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic, and a

06.05.2018, 14:14

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What to do and where to turn if you are attacked by a stray or feral dog?

How to act if bitten or scratched A person usually loses the ability to think critically when in shock from being suddenly bitten on the finger by a squirrel in the park, attacked and bitten on the leg by a rat in a private house, unexpectedly scratched to the blood by a cat, or simply when a stray dog suddenly decides to taste him by attacking without warning... How should a person who has been bitten or scratched act to prevent the spread of rabies, which is carried by both wild and

27.04.2018, 16:11

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In Bishkek, they talked about a specialized pedestrian crossing (video)

Presentation of the "Taza Koom" Program On April 12, during the presentation of the "Taza Koom" program at the state residence "Ala Archa," information was provided about a specialized pedestrian crossing. The presentation noted that traffic accidents often occur on multi-lane roads because drivers in the first lane stop to let pedestrians cross, while vehicles in the second and third lanes continue to move.

12.04.2018, 19:32

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Unusual "zebras" have appeared in Balakchy

Programs "Zharik Shaar" Illuminated pedestrian crossings have appeared in Balakchy, reported the press service of the city mayor's office. According to them, three illuminated crossings have been installed so far.

27.03.2018, 15:50

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Attention! The public transport route in Bishkek has changed.

During the repair, a section of Chuy Avenue will be closed, leading to a temporary change in public transport routes Due to street repairs, the public transport routes in Bishkek have been altered, the press service of the city administration reported. The bus route No. 18 will be rerouted due to the closure of Termechikova Street, operating along Malikov, Alybaev, Repin, and Leo Tolstoy Streets, while the rest of the route remains unchanged.

23.03.2018, 16:31

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More and more Kyrgyz citizens are suffering from obesity.

In 14 years, the number of people in Kyrgyzstan whose weight significantly exceeds the norm has increased by five percent The number of citizens suffering from obesity in Kyrgyzstan has increased, reported the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Kyrgyzstan, citing data from the World Health Organization (WHO).

24.02.2018, 17:16

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The President of Kyrgyzstan banned blocking roads during the passage of his motorcade.

The President of Kyrgyzstan has banned blocking roads during the passage of his convoy. Now traffic will only be restricted on the side where the president is traveling; the oncoming side will not be blocked.

27.12.2017, 00:23

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Signs can be translated into the state language for free.

You can translate signs into the state language for free. But businessmen do not know about it “Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to correctly translate advertisements or signs into the state language for free. But businesses do not know about this and pay fines,” said Elvira Surabaldiyeva, a member of the parliamentary committee on economic and fiscal policy, at a meeting today. The deputies are discussing amendments to the advertising law. Last week, the issue was postponed due to the

29.11.2017, 04:04

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In Kyrgyzstan, mandatory vehicle evacuation is being launched.

It has been revealed how much forced evacuation of cars will cost in Bishkek It has been revealed how much forced evacuation of cars that violate traffic rules will cost — 1,500 soms. “The tariff has been adopted, the tender for forced evacuation in Bishkek and the Chui region has already been announced. The envelopes will be opened around December 10,” informed Talant Barpiyev, head of the Patrol Police Department, at today’s session of the Bishkek City Council.

28.11.2017, 23:59

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In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a round table discussion titled "Orphanage Graduate, Status - Nobody" took place.

Problems of Orphanage Graduates Discussed Again in Kyrgyzstan A round table titled "Graduate of an orphanage, status - nobody" was held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The event was attended by representatives of ministries, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, and non-governmental organizations involved in the protection of the rights of orphanage graduates.

25.11.2017, 05:25

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In Kyrgyzstan, the cost of vehicle registration may be reduced by three times.

The cost of vehicle registration in the KR may be reduced by three times The government of the KR proposes to reduce the cost of vehicle registration.

20.11.2017, 22:34

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Ramzan Kadyrov Received a Horse as a Gift from a Kyrgyzstani

Kyrgyzstani Bolot Omuraliyev gifted Ramzan Kadyrov a horse of the "American Standardbred" breed. This was written by the head of Chechnya on his Instagram page.

20.11.2017, 22:31

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International Organization Stands Up for Elderly Doctors in Kyrgyzstan

International organization stands up for elderly doctors in Kyrgyzstan The international network "AgeNet" has sent a letter to the head of the Government of Kyrgyzstan, requesting an investigation into the dismissal of elderly doctors. Earlier, the decision to release several well-known specialists from their positions was made by the Minister of Health, Talantbek Batyraliev. All the doctors mentioned in the decree held leadership positions in major hospitals and medical centers. The

15.11.2017, 20:04

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The President of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayev, bought a house for the family of Pamir Kyrgyz.

Keys to a furnished house and financial assistance for each of the five children were handed over to the resettlers The current President of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayev, bought a house for the family of Pamir Kyrgyz, reports Sputnik Kyrgyzstan.

10.11.2017, 23:54

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The names of 40 warriors from Kyrgyzstan who went missing during the Great Patriotic War have been restored.

In Russia, the names of 40 Kyrgyzstani soldiers, who were considered missing during the war, have been established. This was reported by deputy Eristina Kochkarova.

01.11.2017, 18:52

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"The Talisman of Bishkek"

Attraction «Talisman of Bishkek» The first innovation appeared in Panfilov Park - a week ago, a new Ferris wheel, 50 meters tall, began operating there.

29.10.2017, 22:50

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Grandmother from Kyrgyzstan Featured on the Cover of the International Report on the Rights of Older People "We Have the Same Rights"

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Older women from around the world speak about human rights in a new report "We Have the Same Rights," released by HelpAge International. The report focuses on the rights of older people to freedom from violence, abuse, and neglect, reflecting the themes of the upcoming meeting of the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing from July 5-7, 2017, in New York.

30.06.2017, 17:34

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Automotive Fashion in Kyrgyzstan

The trend for new state license plates has surpassed the recent trend of turbocharged cars. The State Registration Service has reported record figures for the sale of license plates. Since the beginning of summer 2016, more than ten thousand sets of plates have been issued. This is more than the two-month norm.

28.07.2016, 22:17

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Pioneer of Forex in Kyrgyzstan

For several years, the demo account competition DemoCup has been held by the international forex broker NordFX. A prizewinner of the competition is also Mukhammed Nurzhanov from Kyrgyzstan. And although he only placed eighth in the January derby, we are confident that the time is not far off when this young man will occupy the top spots in international trader rankings.

16.05.2016, 13:21

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Melis Turganbaev gifted Kadir Malikov a traumatic pistol.

The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Melis Turganbaev, met with the famous theologian and director of the independent analytical center "Religion, Law and Politics," Kadyro Malikov, who was a victim of ISIS accomplices, to discuss measures to combat terrorism in the republic. At the end of the meeting, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs presented the religious scholar with a traumatic pistol. In the conversation between the minister of the law

28.03.2016, 12:33

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In Bishkek, trolleybus drivers are on strike.

On the morning of Thursday, March 24, in the Kyrgyz capital, a strike by trolleybus drivers began. More than 600 people did not show up for work, demanding the attention of the new mayor of the capital, Albek Ibraimov, to their pressing issues and the actions of the management, which has set too high a standard for them. As a result of the protest, vulnerable social categories of the population—schoolchildren, students, and pensioners—were left without the usual public transport. The list of

28.03.2016, 12:09

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For the first time in Kyrgyzstan, special rooms for children in conflict with the law and a hearing room have opened in the building of the Lenin Court.

Today, March 22, an official opening of two rooms took place at the Lenin District Court in Bishkek: waiting rooms for children who have become victims or witnesses of crimes and for children in conflict with the law, as well as a courtroom for children's cases. The opening was attended by the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, the chairpersons of the First May, October, and Sverdlovsk District Courts of Bishkek, representatives of the British Embassy in Bishkek, and

24.03.2016, 13:06

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Kyrgyz Schoolchildren Will Be Provided with Tablets by 2025

Kyrgyz schoolchildren will be provided with tablets intended to replace traditional textbooks by 2025. This was announced by the Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, Elvira Sarieva. On her Facebook page, Sarieva commented on the words of the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, about the advantages of tablets over regular textbooks. She explained that many perceived the Prime Minister's words as a sign of the imminent introduction of tablets in schools.

23.03.2016, 13:15

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Russian aircraft will join the aviation group based at the Ayni airfield, 30 km from Dushanbe, during the exercises.

On March 9, preparations began for the joint Russian-Tajik exercises, which will take place from March 15 to 20 at five military training grounds of the Khatlon garrison of the Republic of Tajikistan - "Lyaur," "Sumbula," "Momirak," "Kharbmaydon," and "Khalkaer." As part of the preparation for the exercise, the An-124-100 "Ruslan" transport aircraft delivered Mi-8 transport-combat helicopters to Dushanbe on March 10, and on March 11,

16.03.2016, 14:48

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Siamese twin from Kyrgyzstan became a citizen of the Russian Federation

Gita Rezakhanova, one of the separated Siamese twins, and her mother Zumriyat Rezakhanova received citizenship of the Russian Federation. The Russian passports were handed to the residents of Kyrgyzstan on March 4 by the Russian ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Andrey Krutko. The document presentation took place at the Russian embassy in Bishkek. The story of the Siamese twins from Kyrgyzstan, Zita and Gita Rezakhanova, has attracted global attention. The girls were born in 1991 in the village of

14.03.2016, 09:57

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"Crossing the Border of Kyrgyzstan: No More Than One Mop, Comb, and Chalkboard Allowed"

According to the list of goods imported for personal use, it is prohibited to carry more than one mobile phone, compact disc, flash drive, and other items into Kyrgyzstan without prior notification. However, you can carry up to five pieces of chalk and pencils with you. This list is set to come into effect on March 10, 2016. Evaluating this list, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, stated the need to postpone the implementation date of this list. He also mentioned the necessity to

09.03.2016, 14:24

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In Bishkek, photo and video recording of traffic violations has been launched.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has announced the launch of an automated system for photo and video recording, as well as photo and video recognition of traffic violations. According to the ministry's press service, the main platform of the photo and video recording system, which generates rulings on traffic violation cases, has been integrated into the activities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Currently, only one hardware and software complex is operating on this

09.03.2016, 14:00

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Kyrgyz Women Received Dance Gifts on International Women's Day

A video has been circulating in Kyrgyz social networks, posted by OJSC "Bishkekteploset" on YouTube. Male employees of the agency decided to congratulate their female colleagues and all Kyrgyz women on International Women's Day with an energetic flash mob dance at one of their work sites and some warm words. The video surprised fellow citizens, who are used to the fact that service workers often lack politeness. However, the fairer half of the republic only partially appreciated

09.03.2016, 13:36

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Karybek Alymkulov: "In twenty years, practically nothing has been invested in the energy sector of the Kyrgyz Republic"

The state of Kyrgyz energy leaves much to be desired; however, in recent years, the situation has begun to stabilize. To finally shape the energy sector at the international level and avoid unnecessary costs and theft, it is possible through a competent assessment of risks and strategies for their minimization. This was stated by Doctor of Sciences Karypbek Alymkulov, an energy expert and member of the Board of Directors of OJSC ‘NES KR’, during a round table on the topic ‘Political Situation

05.03.2016, 18:57

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A delegation from the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic visited the Russian aviation base of the CSTO "Kant"

Today, March 2, a delegation from the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic, headed by Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic, Major General Zakir Karimovich Tilenov, visited the Russian aviation base of the CSTO 'Kant'. The high-ranking guests were warmly welcomed by the acting commander of the aviation base, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Yakovlev, along with management officers and unit commanders. The visiting officials familiarized

05.03.2016, 18:42

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The DPS Service has been abolished in Kyrgyzstan.

At the end of the week, car owners in Kyrgyzstan learned of news that made them doubly happy on Friday. Interior Minister Melis Turganbaev confirmed the information that the road patrol service has been abolished in the republic. The annoying and corrupt DPS inspectors will be replaced by video cameras and patrol posts, which are not authorized to stop vehicles. - As of yesterday, the DPS has been abolished. There are no traffic police officers anymore; only the patrol service is operating.

04.03.2016, 15:57

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Temir Sariyev saved the Issyk-Kul landmark from complete destruction.

The famous Rappaport Alley, located along the Tamchy – Korumdu road on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul, was almost completely cut down for the sake of road expansion. It has now been reported that the head of the Kyrgyz government, Temir Sariev, ordered the preservation of the 80-year-old plantings – or rather, what remains of them after the previous decision by the authorities. The decision to cut down the trees in Rappaport Alley was announced on February 27 during discussions about the

03.03.2016, 10:24