Last Saturday, February 27, a long-awaited event took place in the political life of the capital. The city council elected a new leader for Bishkek. Albek Ibraimov became the new mayor: he was the only candidate for the position, and 42 out of 45 deputies voted for him. Like the voting for his predecessor, Kubanychbek Kulmatov, the voting for Ibraimov was without alternatives. Civil society opposed this, demanding that the right to vote for the mayor be granted not to the deputies of the city
The International Civil Aviation Organization will soon prohibit the transportation of lithium-ion batteries on passenger airplanes. The ban on bringing batteries for mobile phones, laptops, cameras, and other electronics onto airplanes will take effect in April of this year. This restriction is related to the high fire hazard posed by lithium-ion batteries. Previously, only lithium-metal batteries, which were most commonly used in watches, were prohibited on aircraft. The ban on transporting
A new way to combat illegal payments and fees in school funds has been devised in Kyrgyzstan. Now, there will be no talk of collecting money for curtains, computers, or floor repairs: a unified database of all schools is being created in the republic, which will reflect all the information about what is needed for equipping each educational institution and what is already available. It will be accessible on a special online map. - During the investigations into informal payments and fees in
All funds raised from ticket sales, as well as from the charity lottery during the event and donations, will be directed towards purchasing cows for families with children with disabilities. The Bishkek Rotary Club summarizes the results of the charity evening of classical music held to raise funds for the "Gift a Cow" project. In 2016, cows will be donated free of charge to 107 families from regions of Kyrgyzstan where children with disabilities live. This way, they will be able to
The translation feature for the Kyrgyz language has officially appeared in the most popular online translation service, Google Translate. This was announced by the head of the public foundation "Bizdin Muras," Chorobek Sadanbekov. According to him, after several years of work, Google has finally officially added the Kyrgyz language to its online translation service. Sadanbekov noted that this is a significant breakthrough for Kyrgyzstan.
The Public Charitable Foundation (PCF) "Oasis" together with the Public Association (PA) "Our Voice" plan to make changes to the legislation and promote the effective implementation of laws to improve the situation of graduates from children's institutions of boarding type. This initiative is supported within the framework of the Joint Management Program, which is implemented with funding from the USA and the UK. As part of the project "Protection of the rights
On February 18, a solemn ceremony for the presentation of the "Ak Jürük" ("Benefactor of the Year") award took place at the A. Maldybaev National Opera and Ballet Theater, traditionally organized by the charitable foundation "Aikeldik". The founder of the foundation, public figure, and benefactor Askar Salymbekov addressed the gathered guests. In his welcoming speech, he spoke about the history of the award's establishment, its main goals, and the necessity
Military personnel of the Russian airbase CSTO 'Kant' participated in the unveiling of the memorial plaque for the hero of the Afghan war at the school in Kant. February 15, 2016 marks 27 years since the withdrawal of the limited contingent of Soviet troops from the territory of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. This war lasted ten years and claimed the lives of 15,000 Soviet soldiers – internationalists. February 15 is a day of remembrance for these guys, for those who met
Last weekend, the new film from the republic's film production masters was presented at the "Manas" cinema in Bishkek. The romantic comedy "Life Drive" by Anastasia Tynaeva, produced by Bonivur Ishemkulov, will be available in March. The plot of the film is simple: Dayana, a spoiled daughter of a politician and businessman (Nuriza Malikova), and a young man Sanjar (Daniil Shestakov), raised solely by his grandmother and working at a car service, love each other.
In Kyrgyzstan, lawmakers have decided to address one of the people's problems - the celebration of events and rituals. The majority of the population prefers to go into debt to hold birthday parties, weddings, traditional Kyrgyz family celebrations, and extravagant funerals with a large number of guests while adhering to all traditions. Some borrow money, others take out loans from banks, and some even resort to crime for a wedding or a feast for their son's circumcision, inviting
In Kyrgyzstan, the chairman of the Organization of War and Labor Veterans, Armed Forces, and Law Enforcement of the Republic, Taras Tokombaev, has passed away. The heart of the 86-year-old colonel stopped beating the day before. The Central Asian information portal IA expresses its deep condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of Taras Alievich. Taras Tokombaev was born on July 5, 1930, in Moscow, in the family of the famous poet Aaly Tokombaev, and dedicated his entire life to his
The Kyrgyz capital is expecting a change in leadership. The current mayor, Kubanychbek Kulmatov, has submitted his resignation. The reasons for this step have not yet been disclosed: the press service of the mayor's office promised to provide a comment later, while Kubanychbek Keneshovich is currently unavailable for comments. Kubanychbek Kulmatov took the mayor's office in 2014. He was the only candidate (from the presidential party "SDPK"), and the voting became a mere
The International Charitable Foundation for Science and Culture "Atatürk" held an award ceremony for Kyrgyz citizens who contributed to the development of interethnic harmony, production, medicine, education, and culture in the country in 2015. - In our time, when the world is experiencing global crises and there is no consensus and peace, the "Atatürk" foundation considers it its duty to recognize the efforts of the best Kyrgyz citizens who help others live, smile, and
The semifinals of the first annual award – "Most Fashionable Awards 2015" will take place on February 29 at the "Saltanat Palace" restaurant in Bishkek. The short-list will be announced during an evening in a social event format. "The Most Fashionable Award" is a new project of the "World Beauty Congress," uniting countries in the Eurasian region to identify which brands, companies, large, medium, and small private enterprises, organizations, as well as
The school cafeteria is a special place, and the taste of the dishes prepared here is remembered for a long time. Grown-up former students usually fondly recall the pies, buns, and compotes for which they stood in line during breaks. What memories of school meals will the current generation of children have? Last week, the best school chefs from different corners of Kyrgyzstan showcased their professional skills at the "Culinary Duel" and had the opportunity to enhance their
Last weekend, the first fashion event of 2016 - 'Fashion Night' - took place at the Sky Hall Terrace restaurant in the capital. The celebration was organized by the representation of the 'World Beauty Congress' in Kyrgyzstan under the leadership of Amina Yusurova. Guests were greeted by a press wall and a stand designed as a winter forest, against which they could take selfies or memorable photos on their phones or with the help of invited photographers. They then proceeded
A verdict has been reached in Kyrgyzstan regarding the introduction of OSAGO insurance policies in the republic, which are already in effect in all EAEU countries. On February 7, 2015, the law on mandatory insurance for vehicles and motorcycles will come into force. The cost of the policy is about 3,000 soms, with a maximum insurance payout of 550,000. The introduction of this new law has provoked a wave of outrage: car owners have been trying to reach the president, parliament, and
Discussions continue in Kyrgyzstan regarding the necessity of the OSAGO procedure for the republic. Officials insist on its necessity, while Kyrgyz citizens are outraged that the draft law is poorly developed and has numerous loopholes for profit-making by both insurers and government officials. Experts fear a new upheaval if the authorities do not meet the people's demands and refine all the nuances in the implementation of the law. The officials and civil servants have nothing to worry
In Kyrgyzstan, lawmakers are proposing to introduce a moratorium on hunting until 2030. This proposal was made by deputies from the SDPK, Janar Akayev, and representative of "Ata-Meken," Emil Toktoshev. The politicians believe that a strict measure is necessary to somehow replenish the drastically reduced population of wild animals over the past twenty years—otherwise, their reproduction will be too costly for the treasury. - "In order to restore and ensure the full reproduction
Many call 2016 a decisive and turning point for the republic. In addition to preparing politicians of all sizes and stripes for the upcoming presidential elections by vying for the electorate, it is marked by new legislative norms. The IA portal has selected the most significant innovations that will appear in the republic and in the EAEU space, affecting all Kyrgyz citizens without exception. Insuring Everything!
Thanks to the intervention of diplomats, two children left without adult guardianship have found a roof over their heads for the first time in a long while. Five-year-old Timofey and his thirteen-year-old sister Anya, a citizen of Russia, were forced to earn a living by begging. The story attracted the attention of not only local but also Russian media. However, for some reason, in many cases, it was embellished with chilling details. Reports claimed that the children were allegedly forced to
The Public Fund "Fund of Progressive Initiatives" in collaboration with the international public fund "Rosa Otunbayeva Initiative" launched the "STEM" and "Student Development Center" projects in the Naryn region on January 18. These projects are aimed at students in grades 8-11. They will be offered to schoolchildren free of charge and will take place at Naryn State University. Students from Naryn will have the opportunity to participate in intensive
The energy crisis and rolling blackouts in Kyrgyzstan this winter are no longer a threat. One of the two hydro units of the Toktogul HPP, which was damaged in a major accident at the end of December 2015, has been put back into operation. The incident occurred at the Toktogul HPP just a few days before the New Year. The first of the four operational hydro units went offline on December 23 – the morning after energy workers celebrated their professional holiday. The second unit failed five days
According to Prime Minister Temir Sariev, mandatory housing insurance for citizens will come into effect from February 1 of this year. - All houses must be insured without exception. If the housing is not insured but is damaged or destroyed as a result of a natural disaster, the government will not provide funds for its restoration. If the housing is located in a village, a person will pay 50 soms per month to the insurance company, which amounts to 600 soms per year. In the event of
In the coming years, citizens of Kyrgyzstan, which recently joined the EAEU, who wish to earn money in Russia, will stop being labor migrants without rights and with numerous obligations. They will receive equal rights with Russians in the labor market, as well as all social guarantees and access to medical services. This was stated by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Kyrgyz Republic, Andrey Krutko, at his press conference. - The main task now
Kyrgyz special services demonstrated operational work with social media content to check for the presence of extremist or interethnic conflict-inciting publications. The first person detained in the new year of 2016 for this reason was Michael McPhee, an employee of the gold mining corporation Centerra Gold. The man made a post on Facebook comparing the national dish – horse sausage "chuchuk" – to a horse's genitalia. For this, he was detained and is now under investigation. On
Kyrgyz citizens are once again complaining about problems in the education system. Rising tuition fees, low teaching quality, expensive textbooks, and various fees are just a partial list of grievances against the Ministry of Education and Science and the government, which is justifiably growing. A correspondent from "AIF" tried to figure out how the state officials are addressing the main issues in the education sector. The first stage is school. According to the Ministry of
A recent study conducted in the USA with financial support from Microsoft showed that three out of consumers want to have contactless communication in their cars, know real-time traffic conditions, and receive route recommendations. The study also revealed that while in the car, approximately 85% of mobile phone owners use their devices, and 50% of PDA owners refer to their electronic assistants and other additional options. The presence of automatic electronic features that create a
The Kyrgyz Republic will participate in the international Vigil of Memory 'We Are Millions of Panfilovites,' dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the counteroffensive of the Red Army near Moscow and the legendary feat of the soldiers of the Panfilov Division. On December 24, a press conference on this topic was held in Bishkek at the international press center 'News-Asia,' featuring the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation in the Kyrgyz
The authorities in Kyrgyzstan have made a decision regarding the fate of British citizen Michael McFit, who compared the national Kyrgyz delicacy – chuchuk sausage – to a horse's penis on social media and was detained as an inciter of interethnic hatred. The man was deported to his homeland on the morning of Tuesday, January 5, by court order. - The Issyk-Kul Regional Court reviewed the case materials and, in accordance with Article 390 "Violation of the established procedure for the
Ukrainian singer and former soloist of the group "VIA Gra," Anna Sedokova, donned a dress by Kyrgyz designer Nail Baiykuchukov at the concert of Valery and Konstantin Meladze. "I want to say thank you to my favorite designer @naiyl. Your dress is incredible! You feel all the beauty of the female body, all our lines and curves. You are wonderful! I am with you forever," Anna wrote on Instagram.
In Kyrgyzstan, employees of the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Emergency Situations receive an allowance for working on a computer. This was reported by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh (Kyrgyz parliament) on December 23. – In some ministries, there are allowances for the harmful effects of working on a computer, which amount to 15 percent of the salary. I found out that the Ministry of Transport has this, and the Ministry of Emergency
On the night of December 24 to 25, 2015, a charity food fair and "Movie Night" will take place at the Ala-Too cinema in Bishkek, aimed at providing financial and moral support to 13-year-old Kyrgyz citizen Kadyra Kun kyzy Nazbiike, who has been diagnosed with "type 1 hyperoxaluria, urolithiasis, chronic pyelonephritis, complicated variant of chronic kidney disease." To treat the girl, it is necessary to raise 25,000 US dollars. – On behalf of Kadyra Kun kyzy Nazbiike, as
In Kazakhstan, which has already come to terms with the crisis and devaluation, approximately 100,000 people are effectively out of work. The reason is simple: in 2015, the republic banned New Year corporate parties, which are the largest source of income for event companies. Celebrating the New Year with Eastern luxury has become a tradition in Kazakhstan. Companies earning millions of dollars could afford to invite even world stars to their corporate events: for instance, at the 2012 New
This year, the V anniversary international exhibition-conference for hotel, restaurant, and café owners on the topic: Marketing Solutions in Crisis. Practical Conference was recently held.
A valuable cargo was welcomed in Bishkek: for the first time in the history of Kyrgyzstan, live dolphins and one beluga whale were brought here. The mammals will soon delight the residents and guests of the capital for several months with the support of the city administration. However, many citizens oppose the construction of a dolphinarium. They are guided not only by the belief that breeders will not be able to provide adequate conditions for the animals, but also by the notion that keeping
The soloist of the famous group 'Gorod 312', Svetlana Nazarenko, received the title of 'Honorary Citizen of Bishkek'. This was reported by the press service of the capital's mayor's office on Monday. While presenting the award, the mayor of Bishkek, Kubanychbek Kulmatov, congratulated the singer on the high honor and thanked her for her selfless work, professionalism, unique creativity, and her ability and desire to work, opening up new horizons for herself.
Unfortunately, none of us is immune to circumstances where we may find ourselves hostages of terrorists. The terrorist attacks occurring all over the world indicate that it is no longer possible to hide or escape from this threat in any country. How should one behave to stay alive during a terrorist takeover? Yuri POGIBA, a retired colonel of the State National Security Committee, president of the International Association of Veterans of the Anti-Terrorism Unit "Alpha" of the Kyrgyz
On the initiative of the ODKB air base in Kyrgyzstan, students from secondary schools in the city of Kant will go to the New Year tree in Yekaterinburg in January 2016. This was announced by the commander of the ODKB air base "Kant," Alexander Orlov. Six children under the age of 11 from four schools in Kant will go to the governor's New Year tree. The selection of children was carried out by the head of the mayor's office of the city of Kant, Ekaterina Fast. She noted that
The installation of the main New Year's tree of Kyrgyzstan in the capital's Ala-Too Square began on December 12. All this time, the residents of Bishkek eagerly awaited the completion of the work, and finally, the result of the municipality's efforts was unveiled to the citizens in all its glory. After unsuccessful "tree experiments" in previous years and the unprecedented incident of the main tree of the country falling, the residents of Bishkek did not lose hope of
In its eight years of existence, the State Program for Assistance in Resettling Compatriots to the Russian Federation has "returned" more than 400,000 people to their historical homeland - and this is far from the limit. Many Kyrgyz citizens among the Russian compatriots are seriously considering moving to Russia. However, deciding to relocate is just the beginning of the journey. How to choose a region? Where to find housing? How to get a job? What will life be like in a new place?
While reading the science fiction novel by A. Belyaev, many dreamed of swimming with the amphibian man, admiring marine creatures, examining pearl shells, and riding dolphins. Do you want to realize your dream in some way and dive into the underwater world? The correspondent of "AiF" saw the exhibits of the "Museum of Ocean Exoticism" with her own eyes. Stepping over the threshold of the museum-apartment, you are already full of hope that your childhood dreams will
By 2050, the population of Central Asia will reach 96 million people. This represents an increase of 30 million people compared to 2015. This was reported to the "IA" by the press service of the National Institute for Strategic Studies of Kyrgyzstan. According to researchers, the population growth will be particularly noticeable in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. The population of these countries is expected to double by 2050. In the other Central Asian republics, the population growth
In the city of Bishkek, with the support of the city hall, a dolphinarium will open for the first time at the end of December 2015 at the intersection of Baytik Baatyr Avenue and the Southern Highway. Circus performances featuring 4 dolphins and one whale will be held until May 2016. Spectators will have the opportunity not only to admire but even to swim with these wonderful representatives of the aquatic world. Ticket prices will range from 300 to 1000 soms. Admission is free for children
On December 3, a solemn award ceremony for the winners of the international competition "Akyl Tirek" was held in Bishkek, conducted among young scientists and researchers. The "Akyl Tirek" competition was held as part of the "Ideological Map of Kyrgyzstan" project and identified the authors of the best research works in areas such as economics, public administration, social projects, and scientific and technical developments.
The situation in the field of science in Kyrgyzstan, in general, requires urgent measures for its revival. This was stated by the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, during the first meeting of the Science Council. The head of the Cabinet noted that the successes and prospects of Kyrgyz science directly depend on its ability to ensure innovative growth in the country, as well as its integration with production and vocational education. To make this a reality, Sariev explained, a global
