Writer from Kyrgyzstan, police colonel Alexander Zelichenko took second place in the literary competition "Open Eurasia and Central Asia book forum and literature festival – 2015," which took place from November 6 to 9 in London. Zelichenko received the prize for his work "The Snake Pit." This was reported by the representative of the London festival in Central Asia, Zhibek Beishenalieva. Two other representatives from Kyrgyzstan also received prizes in this competition. In
Every year, hundreds of cases of domestic violence occur in Kyrgyzstan. Headlines like "Drunken husband beats wife to death with a stick," "Family quarrel ends in stabbing," and "Man arrested for beating wife and children" appear in the Ministry of Internal Affairs' reports daily. In Bishkek alone, 692 cases of domestic violence against women and children were registered in 2014. The problem is particularly acute in regions where airing family grievances is
Superstitious people consider Friday the 13th to be an ominous and unlucky date. Yet, despite the bad omens and the inclement weather in Bishkek, on November 13, a cheerful, cozy, and friendly atmosphere reigned at the international press center "IA". To dispel the autumn blues and add a bit of wonder to the gray weekdays, the media center team invited guests to a "Mad Tea Party" inspired by Lewis Carroll's fairy tale "Alice in Wonderland". The date of the
To protect the Kyrgyz Republic from external threats, among other things, the introduction of new articles in the Criminal Code is necessary; from internal threats – the development and introduction of ideology and strict criteria for those wishing to enter government and parliamentary positions in the form of IQ. This was stated by Tokon Mamytov, a public figure, former deputy of the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic, and former Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic for security, law
The bearers of the Bashkir language will be able to familiarize themselves with the masterpiece of Kyrgyz oral folk art, the epic 'Manas'. This was reported by representatives of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan. According to the Academy of Sciences, during a working trip of a professor from the Ufa Scientific Center to Kyrgyzstan, a long-term cooperation agreement between the two institutes was signed. The scholar noted during the signing of the agreement that a
Let’s briefly summarize such an important period as the first 'hundred days' of the Kyrgyz Republic's membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the integration process of the KR into the EAEU. Firstly, it is necessary to note that the period of Kyrgyzstan's accession to the EAEU coincided with a complex economic situation in partner countries, primarily Russia and Kazakhstan, which inevitably affected the overall
Recently, the municipal authorities of the capital have repeatedly stated that the solution to the garbage problem in Bishkek is moving from a "dead point." To substantiate this, the city authorities organized a press tour for media representatives and demonstrated proof – the first batch of garbage containers purchased with funds from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development project "Improvement of the Solid Waste Management System in Bishkek." - The new
According to Temir SARIYEV, the capital's Spartak stadium does not meet FIFA standards. Therefore, it is necessary to build a new sports complex in the capital, and on the site of Spartak, a business center should be erected. - From the point of view of safety and logistics, this is not a suitable location for a stadium. There should be at least six exits, but there are only two. The city has grown, the population has increased, and the safety requirements have changed. I have tasked to
On Monday, November 16, the I Bishkek Forum "Kyrgyzstan: Alarming Prospects in the Field of National Security" took place at the international press center of the Information Agency. Experts, political scientists, deputies, analysts, and journalists gathered at the same table to discuss pressing issues. According to the participants of the Forum, the need for such a discussion has increased after the parliamentary elections. The "most honest and transparent" elections in
The Kyrgyz national football team played its last home match in the qualifying round for the 2018 World Cup, which will take place in Russia. On the evening of November 17, they faced the Jordanian team and defeated them with a score of 1:0. The match at the D. Omurzakov Stadium opened with a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris and over Sinai. From the first minutes, the first half of the match was in the hands of the Kyrgyz team; however, it ended in a
More and more information is appearing in the media about the fact that due to Russian military actions in Syria, ISIS formations are moving to Afghanistan, closer to the unprotected Turkmen border, where there have already been the first casualties from clashes. Fearing the infiltration of individual groups of Islamists into their territories, each of the countries is taking its own measures. The authorities of Turkmenistan are ready to mobilize all able-bodied men who can hold weapons, as
The first annual Most Fashionable Awards in Kyrgyzstan has officially kicked off in Bishkek. It is expected that the voting website will be launched by November 22. The event took place at the "Saltanat Palace" restaurant. However, out of more than 1000 nominees who either self-nominated or were suggested by grateful clients during the list formation period, only a few made it: just 350 applicants plus media representatives and guests who decided to attend the event for networking.
Bishkek writer Artem Hegai took first place in the 'Prose' nomination at the International Literary Competition 'Russian Speech', which was organized by the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and the International Public Fund 'Russian Peace Fund' as part of the Year of Literature. – First of all, the competition is aimed at preserving and promoting the Russian language abroad. Because our culture and language will always remain a connecting link between our
For two days, specialists in the field of the Russian language and its teaching from Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Russian internet portal "Gramota.ru," and teachers from Central Asian countries discussed pressing issues regarding the preservation and development of the Russian language in Kyrgyzstan, participated in discussions, and talked about the role of new technologies in teaching the Russian language and literature in schools and universities. - During the conference,
“The City Where I…” - each of us could continue this phrase in our own way. This is the original title of the new production by the “MEСTO D…” Theater. The premiere performances took place within the theater walls, and all tickets, the prices of which were determined by the audience themselves, were sold out. Several more shows will take place in November, and we managed to attend a closed performance. The production features nine actors, including high-level professionals and emerging artists.
The Second International Festival "Rock is Us" took place the day before at the State National Russian Drama Theater. Events in the rock genre in this format are not held very often. The first part of the concert was dedicated to the legends of domestic rock, while the second half featured a competition among young performers. The concert lasted until late at night, and with each passing hour, the audience in the hall grew larger.
The State National Russian Drama Theater named after Chinghiz Aitmatov constantly delights art lovers with remarkable performances, and often domestic audiences have the opportunity to see plays by other well-known troupes. The day before, thanks to the Center for Organizing and Conducting Events "ART Face," actors from the Moscow Independent Theater arrived in Bishkek. The artists brought with them the production "Grooms," based on Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol's play
The warm competitive season has come to an end. The cold has arrived, and not all of us will continue to engage in sports and maintain good physical shape. The New Year holidays are ahead, which means that some will take a place on the couch in front of the TV and stop leading an active lifestyle. In fact, winter is not a reason to relax and postpone training until spring. It is necessary to start preparing for the competitions of 2016 right now.
The city landfill on the outskirts of Bishkek, which has been operating since the 1970s, has been dubbed an "ecological bomb." The facility's operational period expired 25 years ago, yet waste from garbage bins across the capital continues to be dumped here. Mountains of decaying trash poison the air, soil, and groundwater, and the concentration of methane, which is part of landfill gas, is explosive. However, this does not deter people who have adapted to working and even
A book by the renowned economist, chairman of the Eurasian Economic Analytical Club, Nikita Mendkovich, titled 'On the Way to the Eurasian Economic Miracle: Russia and Integration in the Post-Soviet Space' has been published in Moscow. The book provides a detailed analysis of various aspects of the EAEU and examines the potential opportunities for economic development of all EAEU member states, as well as Tajikistan. According to the IA, the author of the work, the book 'On the
A ceremonial opening of the overpass bridge took place in the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, which began construction two years ago. The grand construction of the overpass in the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan was completed just in time for the City Day, celebrated in Osh on October 29. After the construction work was completed, the structure underwent strength and load-bearing tests under the personal supervision of the mayor, Aitmamata Kadyrbaev: he was under the structure while a column of
Asylbek Jeenbekov, a representative of the SDPK party, was elected Speaker of the Kyrgyz parliament during the session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on November 4. 114 deputies voted for his candidacy, while 4 voted against. Immediately before his election, Jeenbekov stated that he would not reduce the number of staff in the parliament's apparatus, as this step could weaken the parliament. It is worth noting that the parliamentary faction "Respublika-Ata Jurt" had previously
The Russian Air Base 'Kant', located near the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, has been ensuring the safety of the airspace of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization for 12 years. Since the opening of the airbase, barracks, modern homes for military families, a gym, a cafeteria, and a school have been built, creating an exemplary military town with everything necessary. A temple will be completed soon. It is worth noting that the decision to include the Kant
Employees of the Bishkek Rescue Service took in seven newborn abandoned puppies. This was reported to the news agency by public figure Alisher Tashmatov. Tashmatov notes that when he went outside to throw away the trash, he heard a strange whimpering near the trash bins. It turned out that someone had abandoned seven newborn puppies to fend for themselves despite the cold.
In Bishkek, the final preparations are underway for the unprecedented National Republican Award 'Most Fashionable Awards 2015' in the history of Kyrgyzstan. More than 400 nominees have already been put forward in various fields, prompting the public to ask questions: how can such a large-scale event be organized in the republic, what will the award winners gain from their participation, and how is a contender for the title of 'most fashionable' in a particular industry
Not long ago, the new campus of the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) opened its doors. The university campus is located in the southeastern part of the capital. Those who have had the chance to visit this building have been impressed by its architecture. The pointed line of the building's roof symbolizes the mountain peaks visible on the horizon. The palette used for the facade and the figures in the landscape design is borrowed from shyrdaks, local handmade carpets. The
On November 10, the premiere of the play "The Suitors" by the Moscow Independent Theater will take place at the Chingiz Aitmatov Russian Drama Theater. The director of the play is People's Artist of Russia Vladimir Steklov. The Russian troupe of actors was invited to Bishkek by the event organization center "Art Face," which allows Kyrgyz theatergoers to see their favorite Russian actors live on our stage.
Life often brings surprises and dramatically changes its direction. Despite the fact that a person may not have an education in a particular field, they unexpectedly discover a talent within themselves that becomes the focus of their life. A similar case occurred with weightlifting coach Vladimir Merzlyakov, who became a sculptor. Once, not being a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic, he worked in creative groups on state orders - he was the executor of stone monuments to
The school sports hall emptied after the physical education class... But after a few minutes, one by one, children in pristine white kimonos began to appear, bowing before entering. Barefoot boys and girls held themselves very confidently, demonstrating excellent posture. Most of them are prize winners of Asian and world championships in karate-do, competing under the globally recognized SKIF - Shotokan Karate International Federation. And finally, the main person appeared – teacher Innokentiy
On November 4, Russia widely celebrates National Unity Day. However, this date is not only observed in the vastness of this country but also in the CIS, where compatriots reside. The day before, a festive concert dedicated to this date took place in the Great Hall of the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. The event featured the best creative teams from our country, which have made significant contributions over the years to the development of friendly relations between Kyrgyzstan
100 students from all universities in Kyrgyzstan graduated from the 'Young Leaders' school, founded by the Foundation of Progressive Initiatives. The training at this school was provided free of charge. On October 30, a certificate awarding ceremony for the graduates of the 'Leaders' school, as well as the 'IT school' and the 'English language school', took place at the Kyrgyz-Turkish University 'Manas'. The duration of the free training in the
The number of children with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan is steadily increasing. In Karakol alone, there are more than 500 such children. However, there is not a single educational institution in the region where children with disabilities can receive an education. They either have to attend a regular school or, in the case of severe disabilities, do not receive any education at all. In Karakol, the early intervention and rehabilitation center for children with disabilities "Ornok" has
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued a commemorative collector's coin "Eurasian Economic Union." The coin is made of 925 silver. Its circulation is 1,000 copies. The EAEU coin, issued by the NBKR, was put into circulation on November 2. As reported by IA specialists of the National Bank, collector coins on the same theme will be released in all EAEU member countries by December 1.
Last Friday, the Women's Forum 'Kurak' opened its doors to everyone interested in learning about the activities of the organization that unites successful women entrepreneurs of Kyrgyzstan. During the event, new projects of the Forum were presented, and invited guests from America shared their success stories with the women of Bishkek. - The Women's Forum 'Kurak' has been operating for four years, - said IA representative of the organization, Aizhan Chynybayeva. –
In the summer of 2016, the construction of a new landfill in Bishkek that meets international standards will begin. A waste processing plant will operate on the site. The construction work will last about a year, and upon completion, the municipal authorities plan to start the reclamation of the old city landfill. This was announced by the director of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," Alybek Apasov, during the "City Talks" event. The city landfill on the
Last Friday, October 31, the Kyrgyzstan Club of the Funny and Inventive held the Autumn Cup. Seven teams from the capital's universities and guests from Kazakhstan – the women's team of KBTU "Tomiris" – competed for the intermediate stage. The jubilee twentieth season of KVN in the republic is being conducted under new rules: the 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 finals are a thing of the past. Now, in spring, summer, and autumn, teams compete for three cups, and only those who score the
Former President of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akayev became the recipient of the gold medal of Nobel Prize laureate Simon Kuznets during the international scientific congress "Globalistics - 2015," dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the United Nations. The scientific congress took place from October 26 to 28 at Lomonosov Moscow State University. More than 700 scientists from 50 countries participated in its proceedings. The participants discussed issues of globalization, intergovernmental
Kyrgyzstan was elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the years 2016-2018 following the elections held on October 28 in New York during the 42nd plenary session of the UN General Assembly. – The Kyrgyz Republic, placing exceptional importance on strengthening and promoting the protection of human rights, the rule of law, and democracy at both national and international levels, nominated its candidacy for one of the main UN bodies. Seven countries contested for five vacant seats
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Almazbek Atambayev today, October 29, met with the leader of the faction of the Social Democratic Party of the Kyrgyz Republic, Chynybai Tursunbekov, and granted the SDPK faction the right to form a coalition of the parliamentary majority. The head of state recommended that the parliamentary faction of the Social Democratic Party of the Kyrgyz Republic and other factions of the Jogorku Kenesh, during the formation of the coalition of the parliamentary majority
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is concluding his Central Asian tour this week, having visited all the republics of Central Asia. He began his visit in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, landing in Bishkek on Saturday (October 31), after negotiations in Vienna regarding the Syrian issue. He then visited Samarkand (November 1), Astana (November 2), Dushanbe (November 3), and is set to visit Ashgabat. Kerry aims to make history as the first U.S. Secretary of State to visit all five Central Asian
Central Asia has once again found itself in the spotlight of leading regional and non-regional players. Significant events took place in Astana as part of the EAEU. Central Asia was visited by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. These events indicate that a new stage of geopolitical rivalry in the region may be beginning. From October 29 to November 3, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will make an official visit, during which he will visit all five Central Asian
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan immediately after the negotiations on Syria, which will take place on October 29 in Vienna. This was reported by the U.S. State Department press service. – The Secretary will visit Bishkek, Samarkand, Astana, Dushanbe, and Ashgabat to hold bilateral talks with high-ranking officials from each country’s government. This is Secretary John Kerry's first visit to Central Asia and the
We remind you that we have repeatedly written about the problem of tree destruction in the former 'Friendship' park. Thanks to the concern of local residents who do not want the park to be built over or turned into a dump, the municipal enterprise 'Zelenstroy' planted 345 deciduous trees in the southern part of the 'Atatürk' park. The employees of the enterprise also carried out pruning work on the undergrowth between Toktonalieva and Shakirova streets. Local
Co-chairman of the "Butun Kyrgyzstan Emgek" party Adakhan Madumarov stated that his party lost more than 10,000 votes due to the dishonest counting of votes by the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the pressure during the court proceedings regarding their case, which was not enough to enter the parliament of Kyrgyzstan. – The session on October 27 showed that the judiciary in Kyrgyzstan is not independent. "How unfortunate it is that you were late," they told us in
Many of us place great importance on the coziness of our homes. It warms the heart when a room is harmoniously bright and comfortable, the interior is tastefully arranged, and everything is in its place. But what if we imagine that this little room is dozens of times smaller than usual? Tiny houses crafted by a master evoke special admiration. Maria Rubtsova discovered her talent as a designer and creator of such amazing tiny rooms relatively recently, when the most important person in her life
Since ancient times, craftswomen have captivated with the beauty and, most importantly, the uniqueness of their highly artistic creations. It so happened that the fast-paced rhythm of life in megacities has practically pushed handcrafting out of the hobbies of modern women. Today, few can boast of true designer clothing or jewelry; they have long been replaced by inexpensive mass-produced items from the Celestial Empire, making representatives of the fair sex resemble cloned twins. Most women
The football season is coming to an end. Recently, the champion of the TOP league of Kyrgyzstan for 2015 among the teams of the top division was determined ahead of schedule. The gold medals of the championship were won by Osh's "Alaï," which, based on the points scored, deprived Bishkek's "Dordoi" of its tenth, anniversary title of champion of the country, leaving them with only silver medals.
Recently, matches were held in Qatar as part of the qualifying round for the 2016 AFC Asian Cup. The youth national team of Kyrgyzstan also participated in these games. The players on the field were no older than nineteen years. The footballers played three challenging matches against the national teams of Lebanon (1:4), Oman (1:4), and Qatar (1:7). Despite all three losses, the guys demonstrated good play and fought until the final whistle. Of course, the defeat of the national team
