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The Russian Drama Theater Opens Its Main Stage. But Only Temporarily

According to the information provided by the theater, the Days of Russian Culture in Kyrgyzstan will take place in Bishkek from October 29 to November 2, 2025, which is the reason for the temporary suspension of renovation work. This will allow the theater to reopen its doors to the audience on the main stage. It is expected that the 91st theater season will officially launch at the end of November.

29.10.2025, 13:01
The Mufti named 37 companies allowed to organize Umrah. List
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The Mufti named 37 companies allowed to organize Umrah. List

The meeting of Mufti Abdullaziz Zakirov with representatives of companies engaged in pilgrimage organization took place recently. The press service of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK) reported that the mufti urged participants to work honestly, comply with the legislation, and wished them success in their noble cause.

29.10.2025, 12:58
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Lead and Our Children. Lead Found in the Blood of Many Children in Kyrgyzstan

The specialists of the Republic Center for Health Strengthening reported that 21% of children in Kyrgyzstan have blood lead levels exceeding 5 µg/dL, which requires attention according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). This data was obtained from a study aimed at determining the lead content in the blood of preschoolers. The study was initiated last year and covered 18 regions of the country. The results showed that elevated lead levels were detected in children

29.10.2025, 12:57
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The head of the Supreme Court was outraged by the inequality in the toilets of the Kara-Kulja judiciary.

During his working trip to the Kara-Kulja district, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan, Mederbek Satyiev, visited the new building of the district court and was extremely dissatisfied with what he saw. According to eyewitnesses, the head of the Supreme Court was shown the restrooms, which had separate stalls for staff and for visitors. The conditions for the employees turned out to be significantly better. Mederbek Satyiev characterized this situation as a manifestation of double

29.10.2025, 12:55
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Where Speed Bumps Are Installed in Bishkek, Explained an Official

Azamat Osmonaliev, the chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the capital, spoke about the criteria for installing speed bumps in Bishkek on the air of "Birinchi Radio." According to him, such artificial irregularities are installed in the following cases:

29.10.2025, 12:32
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"Waves" on the Roads. In Bishkek, the problem is being studied together with foreign experts.

In Bishkek, the issue of defects on repaired roads is being studied. The chief specialist of the capital's Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, Azamat Osmonaliev, spoke about this on the air of "Birinchi Radio". According to him, recently experts from Kazakhstan (the city of Almaty) and Russia, as well as representatives of contracting organizations, gathered at a round table.

29.10.2025, 12:30
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More and More Elderly People. How Kyrgyzstan Will Ensure the Sustainability of the Pension System

As of October 1, 2025, the number of pensioners in Kyrgyzstan has reached approximately 818.7 thousand people. Every year, this number increases by an average of 20 thousand. Does the state have the ability to provide decent pensions for all? This question was answered by Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the head of the Social Fund. — With the increasing number of elderly people, what is the fund's strategy for ensuring the sustainability of the pension system in the future?

29.10.2025, 12:19
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What is happening now on the Arashan - Chunkurchak road, as reported by the Ministry of Transport

In the Chuy region, active construction of the Arashan – Chunkurchak road continues, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. It has become known that work is being carried out on a section ranging from 2 to 22 kilometers. Currently, earthworks and road widening are being completed, with 85% finished. In addition, 46 drainage pipes are being installed, and two bridge structures are being reconstructed. On the section from 9 to 11 kilometers, the laying

29.10.2025, 12:15
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The deadlines for the completion of road repairs on Fuchik Street were announced by the Bishkek City Hall.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a major overhaul of 13 central streets is planned for 2025, and work on 12 of them has already been completed. This was reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by Azamat Osmonaliev, the chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure. He noted that repairs are currently ongoing on Fuchik Street, specifically on the section from Profsoyuznaya to BChK, on the eastern side.

29.10.2025, 12:12
"Abdysh-Ata" lost to "Al-Shabab" and seriously complicated their path to the playoffs
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"Abdysh-Ata" lost to "Al-Shabab" and seriously complicated their path to the playoffs

The start of the match was promising for "Abdysh-Ata": already in the 9th minute, forward Artem Belyi opened the scoring with a long-range shot, putting his team ahead. However, the end of the first half created tension for the Kant team. Goalkeeper Sultan Chomoev failed to reliably clear the ball after a set piece, and Majid Al-Saladi took advantage of the situation, equalizing the score in the 44th minute.

29.10.2025, 12:12
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Café, Restaurant, and Company Owners in Osh City Required to Change Their Signs — How the Names Sound Today

The authorities of the city of Osh have announced the need to change the signs for restaurants, cafes, and other commercial organizations. According to the new requirement, all signs must be in the Kyrgyz language and must be updated by November 10, 2025. Previously, the municipality reported that in recent years, the number of signs in English, Chinese, Arabic, and Uzbek has significantly increased. Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev instructed the relevant services and the state language commission

29.10.2025, 12:11
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In the Jeti-Oguz District, the 100th anniversary of the social service was celebrated

In the Jeti-Oguz district, a celebration was held for the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the social service, as reported by Gulbara Zhaanbaeva, head of the Department of Labor, Social Welfare, and Migration of the district. She noted that as part of the festive event, the results of work in the social sphere were summarized, and the achievements of employees and the quality of services provided to the population were highlighted.

29.10.2025, 12:04
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How the Fight Against Drugs Began in Kyrgyzstan: The Case of 1937 in Karakol

In the book "Drug Situation: Analysis, Diagnosis, Prognosis," Lieutenant General of Police and Doctor of Law Bolotbek Nogoybaev shares a story about the arrest of a resident of Przhevalsk (now Karakol) with a large batch of drugs. This event took place in 1937 when N.D. Bey, who had multiple previous convictions, was arrested with 20 kg of opium and a significant amount of cash.

29.10.2025, 12:03
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CPJ calls for the reversal of the decision to recognize Temirov Live and Kloop as extremist

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) expressed protest against the court's decision issued on October 27 in Kyrgyzstan, which recognized the materials of the publications Temirov Live and Kloop as "extremist." This court ruling also stated that the activities of the founder of Temirov Live, Bolot Temirov, and the founder of Kloop, Rinat Tukhvatshin, are considered "extremist." Gulnoza Said, CPJ's Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator, noted: "This

29.10.2025, 12:02
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When will traffic on Fuchik Street in Bishkek be opened?

The Head of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall, Azamat Osmonaliev, announced that traffic on Fuchik Street is scheduled to open on November 15. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," he noted that a major overhaul of 13 central streets was planned for 2025, and work has been completed on 12 of them. Currently, repairs are ongoing on Fuchik Street on the section from Profsoyuznaya Street to the Big Chui Canal on the

29.10.2025, 12:01
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Preferential loans for preschool education are available until December 2025

The Ministry of Education reminded about the conditions for providing preferential loans aimed at supporting the development of preschool education. According to the information, the project "Preferential Lending for the Development of Preschool Education - 2," approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution No. 594 dated September 19, 2025, is aimed at eliminating the shortage of places in kindergartens and increasing children's access to them.

29.10.2025, 11:57
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At the Museum of Fine Arts, a lecture will be held on the topic "Kyrgyz Landscape and Genre Painting of the Late 1940s-1950s"

On November 1, a lecture titled "Kyrgyz Landscape and Genre Painting of the Late 1940s-1950s" will be held at the Gapar Aitiev Museum of Fine Arts. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture. The presentation will be conducted by Aina Moldokmatova, an art historian and research associate in the department of scientific promotion of visual arts at the museum, as well as a member of the Union of Artists of Kyrgyzstan.

29.10.2025, 11:27
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After a complaint, the city of Osh intends to check the sanitary condition of the private bathhouse "Döwlet"

Lawyer and attorney Zhyldyz Kaldyrova from Osh filed a complaint indicating non-compliance with sanitary and epidemiological standards at the private bathhouse "Döwlet," reports Turmush correspondent. She contacted the Osh City Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision requesting an inspection of the establishment and, if violations are found, to hold the responsible parties accountable.

29.10.2025, 11:27
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How the Mayor of Osh Managed the Car Gifted by the President

The car brand "LiXiang L9," presented by President Sadyr Japarov to the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, was officially accepted into municipal ownership. At a recent session, the deputies of the Osh City Council approved the decision to transfer a number of properties that were previously state-owned into municipal ownership.

29.10.2025, 11:26
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The Chairman of the Supreme Court was shown the toilets for judges and the public — he ordered them all to be demolished.

The Chairman of the Supreme Court, Mederbek Satiev, identified deficiencies during the major renovation of the building of the Kara-Kulja District Court. According to the press service of the Supreme Court, 24 million soms were spent on the works. The opening of the court building after reconstruction is scheduled for November 10, 2025.

29.10.2025, 11:10
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How the new master plan for Bishkek was developed and will it be publicly available?

The city hall of the capital has presented the key aspects of the new general plan for Bishkek, intended for implementation by 2050. Residents have only two months to submit their proposals and comments on this document. Background of the General Plan until 2050The general plan is a strategic document that outlines the future development of Bishkek for several decades ahead. This plan includes key directions for construction, transportation routes, green spaces, and infrastructure. It regulates

29.10.2025, 11:08
The Ministry of Energy has signed an investment agreement with Chinese companies for the construction of the "Ak-Turpakh" solar power plant.
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The Ministry of Energy has signed an investment agreement with Chinese companies for the construction of the "Ak-Turpakh" solar power plant.

At the international forum in Suzhou, located in the People's Republic of China, an Investment Agreement was signed between the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Chinese companies States Technology Co., Limited and San Energy Co. This agreement concerns the construction of a solar power plant with a capacity of 250 MW in Kyrgyzstan. The document was signed by the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev, the president of States Technology Co., Limited,

29.10.2025, 10:47
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Whooping cough in Kyrgyzstan. Over the past 10 years, three outbreaks have been recorded, the latest being the most severe.

A study conducted in Kyrgyzstan analyzed the incidence of whooping cough among children under 14 years old from 2014 to 2024. The results of the work by M. K. Uralieva and K. A. Nogoybaeva were published in the journal "Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan." The authors note that despite successful vaccination campaigns, outbreaks of whooping cough are observed worldwide, and Kyrgyzstan is no exception. Over the past three years, the incidence of whooping cough in the country has increased,

29.10.2025, 10:18
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Reminder of the Fall Break Dates

According to information from the Ministry of Education, the autumn break will start on November 5. Students will complete the first quarter of the academic year on November 4, after which the break will last from November 5 to November 9. Thus, students will have five days off, including the weekends. It is important to note that in the current academic year, due to the introduction of the new Labor Code, the duration of autumn and spring breaks has significantly decreased.

29.10.2025, 09:58
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Snow has fallen in the passes: restrictions for heavy trucks remain in effect

In Kyrgyzstan, there are sharp weather changes at the mountain passes, accompanied by snowfall. As a result, road services are operating around the clock, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The state enterprises "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk" and "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tunduk" continue active work on road clearing and the application of a sand-salt mixture to improve the passability of the routes.

29.10.2025, 09:54
Local news / Cultural news

An exhibition of Palekh masters will be held at the house-museum of Mikhail Frunze

On November 4, the Memorial House-Museum of M.V. Frunze will host an exhibition titled "Образ М.В. Фрунзе в палехском искусстве" ("The Image of M.V. Frunze in Palekh Art"). According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the event will showcase a unique collection of 14 illustrations created by Palekh masters using traditional miniature techniques. Visitors will have the opportunity to view digital copies of these illustrations.

29.10.2025, 09:46