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An informal CIS summit is taking place in St. Petersburg
In the world

An informal CIS summit is taking place in St. Petersburg

An informal summit of the heads of CIS countries is taking place in St. Petersburg. A recording of the event is available on the Kremlin's Telegram channel. Among the participants of the summit are: Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdymukhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat

22.12.2025, 17:33
Local news / Exclusive

In Ak-Tal, the beauty contest "Kichinekey Khanisha - 2025" has begun.

In the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, the first stage of the "Kichinekey Khanisha – 2025" competition took place, featuring girls aged 7 to 11, reports Turmush correspondent. The director of the district House of Culture named after Kaipbek Sultan gazieva, Kurmanjan Tilenbaeva, noted that the main goal of this event is to develop stage culture, support the creative abilities of the young participants, as well as to foster aesthetic education and strengthen self-confidence.

22.12.2025, 17:32
Car owners inflate tires incorrectly: the inscription misleads everyone
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Car owners inflate tires incorrectly: the inscription misleads everyone

It should be remembered that the correct tire pressure is calculated by engineers taking into account the weight of the vehicle, load distribution, suspension type, and tire characteristics. Therefore, the operating pressure is usually significantly lower than the maximum value indicated on the sidewall. The required figure can be found on a sticker in the driver's door frame, which specifies the recommended pressure for the front and rear axles, sometimes considering full load or a

22.12.2025, 17:30
Local news

Construction of the Eastern Bypass Road has begun in Bishkek

In Bishkek, the construction of the Eastern Bypass Road has begun, which is one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the city. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. The new road will be located in the eastern part of the capital, extending beyond the densely populated areas. The length of the Eastern Bypass Road will be 16 kilometers. The project includes the creation of five major transport interchanges and an elevated bridge in the Kant area.

22.12.2025, 17:28
Sports / Exclusive

The volleyball player of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Ilyaz Abdymomun uulu, became the best player of the match in Mongolia.

Ilyaz (Aziret) Abdymomun uulu, a student of the Humanities and Pedagogy Faculty at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University and a master of sports in volleyball, performed brilliantly at the Mongolia Championship. In his last match, the player from the "Minonett Gobi" team achieved a convincing victory over the opponents from "Dornogovi Va" with a score of 3:0.

22.12.2025, 17:27
The revenues of departmental organizations of the Presidential Administration have increased to 14 billion soms
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The revenues of departmental organizations of the Presidential Administration have increased to 14 billion soms

Over the past five years, the departmental organizations of the presidential administration have demonstrated impressive income growth, increasing nearly 30 times. This was reported by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, the head of the presidential administration, at a staff meeting where the results of the work for 2025 were summarized. Tumanbaev noted that from 2020 to 2025, the income of these organizations showed steady growth. The specific income data for this period is as follows:

22.12.2025, 17:26
Over the year, more than 50,000 teachers in Kyrgyzstan have improved their qualifications
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Over the year, more than 50,000 teachers in Kyrgyzstan have improved their qualifications

In 2025, over 50,000 teachers across the country completed professional development courses in various fields. This information was presented in a report video by the Ministry of Education at the republican pedagogical conference held in Bishkek, dedicated to the theme "Education Changing the Era: Achievements. Problems. Opportunities." According to the ministry's data, the training covered several key areas:

22.12.2025, 17:26
Local news / Exclusive

42-year-old Elizat Nurseitova showed the first photos of her triplets

A mother who became the owner of triplets in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region published photos of her newborn children, reports Turmush correspondent. As previously reported, 42-year-old Elizat Nurseitova, who lives in the village of Ak-Kiya, gave birth to three children named Sezim, Tunuk, and Aktilek. She noted that she had not had the opportunity to take a picture with the babies before, as they were in intensive care. Today, Elizat posted the first photo with the triplets on her

22.12.2025, 17:25
Economy / Exclusive

Millions of Tons of Concrete for the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station Transported Across a 60-Meter Bridge — It Has Become a Popular Spot Among Foreigners

In the city of Kara-Kul in the Jalal-Abad region, there is a large bridge. It is located on the right side of the Bishkek–Osh highway. During the construction of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station, 3 million cubic meters of cement were transported across this bridge, which was poured into the foundation of the dam, along with tons of metal structures, and hundreds of vehicles passed over it.

22.12.2025, 17:23
Local news / Exclusive

In the city of Kara-Kul, energy workers were congratulated

On December 22, a solemn event dedicated to energy sector workers took place in Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region. Attending the ceremony were Deputy Mayor Manas Abdykalikov, Chairman of the City Council Chyngyz Kimsanov, representatives of the Jalal-Abad Electric Networks Enterprise, and employees of the Kara-Kul District Electric Enterprise.

22.12.2025, 17:22
Economy

"Show that a successful return is possible." A manual for migrants has been released.

25-year-old Aman recently got married, but he lacked the funds for the wedding and was forced to take out a loan secured by his house. Currently, his young family is expecting a child, and the debt continues to grow. His salary barely covers the interest on the loan. To address his financial difficulties, Aman has decided to go abroad to earn money to pay off the loans and then determine his next steps. He does not have a clear plan, just hope for the best. The authors of the new guide

22.12.2025, 17:21
In Tajikistan, fog and icy conditions are expected in the coming days
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In Tajikistan, fog and icy conditions are expected in the coming days

During the night and morning hours from December 22 to 24, as reported by the Tajikistan Hydrometeorology Agency, visibility may deteriorate to 100–300 meters due to fog, and the formation of ice and frost on roads, sidewalks, power lines, trees, and other open surfaces is expected. Forecasters warn that such adverse weather conditions may lead to complications on the roads, increase the likelihood of traffic accidents, and hinder the movement of citizens.

22.12.2025, 17:16
News / Exclusive

Komsomolsk-on-Naryn — How Hydrostroy Builders Tried to Turn the Wheel of History

Sabyrzhan Toktogulov, the curator of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Cascade Museum, shared the history of the city of Kara-Kul. In the past, he was a construction engineer and served as a deputy of the city council from 1996 to 2008. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Toktogulov explained that the modern Kara-Kul was once the site of the village of Jazy-Kechuu and two collective farms. "If we consider the history of this energy town's emergence, there were indeed two collective

22.12.2025, 17:15
Bakyt Torobaev met with the Ambassador of Qatar Ali Jaber Al-Mari
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Bakyt Torobaev met with the Ambassador of Qatar Ali Jaber Al-Mari

The Vice Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, who also holds the position of Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Qatar to Kyrgyzstan, Ali Jaber Al-Mari. During the discussion, the parties addressed key issues concerning Kyrgyz-Qatari cooperation in various fields.

22.12.2025, 17:11
Sadyr Japarov participated in an informal meeting of the heads of states - participants of the CIS in St. Petersburg
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Sadyr Japarov participated in an informal meeting of the heads of states - participants of the CIS in St. Petersburg

On December 22, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, participated in an informal meeting of the heads of states of the CIS, which took place in St. Petersburg. At the event, he was welcomed by other participants — Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdymukhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The

22.12.2025, 17:07
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The State National Security Committee detained a drug lord and his acquaintance for a bribe of $180,000.

The press service of the GKNB reported on December 22 about the prevention of corrupt actions in law enforcement agencies. On December 14, J.K.T. was detained while receiving $90,000. The investigation revealed that he, along with an operative from the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, M.A.Z., extorted $180,000, promising to change the criminal qualification. During a search of J.K.T.'s vehicle, 105 grams of hashish were found.

22.12.2025, 17:07
Exclusive

Life in the Regions: Akyl Uzbekov Lives with His Wife in the Mountains of Issyk-Kul and Only Goes Down to the District Center Once a Year

Akyil Uzbekov is an electrician who ensures reliable electricity supply for the residents of the remote village of Ak-Shiyrak, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. Our correspondent met with Akyil Uzbekov, who has been living and working in this high-altitude village for 25 years. He is originally from the village of Jeti-Oguz.

22.12.2025, 17:01
Local news

"He Dreams of Walking". A Child with Cerebral Palsy Needs Support

Navid was born completely healthy and developed like all his peers. However, when he turned five, the first alarming signs began to appear: he started to stand on his toes and walk on tiptoes. Doctors initially suspected a valgus deformity of the foot, but later found out that the boy had Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Subsequently, the diagnosis changed to “cerebral palsy of the spastic tetraplegic form, neurotic syndrome.” “When the diagnosis was made, a medication was prescribed that was

22.12.2025, 17:01
News / Education news

Next year, every teacher in Kyrgyzstan will receive a laptop, and there will be internet in every classroom.

The school system of Kyrgyzstan will receive modern equipment that meets the requirements of the 21st century. This was stated by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, at the republican pedagogical meeting. According to Baisalov, in 2024, by the president's directive, all teachers without exception will receive personal laptops.

22.12.2025, 16:58
Local news / Exclusive

Our People Abroad: A Kyrgyz Woman Shocked by the High Cost of Living in Seoul

Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani individuals who have found their destiny abroad. This time, our focus is on Gulzira Kursanova. Although Gulzira's roots trace back to the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, she was born and raised in Bishkek. Now 22 years old, she lives in Seoul, South Korea, where she is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Seojeong University.

22.12.2025, 16:56
Local news / Exclusive

The police have begun an investigation into the fire at a kindergarten in the Sokuluk district.

In connection with the incident at the kindergarten "Төрт-Көл" [Tort-Kul] in the Sokuluk district, an investigation is underway, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to information from the police, early in the morning on December 22, around 07:50, a report of a fire at the kindergarten "Төрт-Көл," located in the village of Tort-Kul, was received by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Sokuluk

22.12.2025, 16:55
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, the main directions of school reform have been determined

The reform of school education in Kyrgyzstan is a critically important project that will impact the future of the country over the next 20-30 years. This was stated by Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, at the republican pedagogical meeting. He emphasized the importance of children starting their education in the 1st and 2nd grades. "I call them the 'Altyn Kazyq' generation, which means 'the generation of the North Star.' They will be the future

22.12.2025, 16:52
Education news

Schools want to implement the institution of teacher assistants

At the republican pedagogical meeting, Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, spoke about the upcoming transformations in teaching work over the next one to two years. He noted: "We will discuss the creation of an institute for teacher assistants and other organizational measures so that educators can focus on their core tasks — working with children and conducting lessons."

22.12.2025, 16:51
Local news / Exclusive

A state pharmacy has opened in the rural district of Shumkar-Uya

In the Talas district, in the village of Sasyk-Bulak, a state pharmacy named "El Aman" has been launched. At the opening of the pharmacy, the akim of the Talas district, Bayyshbek Astanakulov, the head of the local self-government Shumkar-Uya, Bakyt Kydyraliev, the coordinator of the "El Aman" pharmacy for the Talas region, as well as representatives of the rural hospital and local residents were present.

22.12.2025, 16:47
Incidents

Uzbek Citizens Suspected of Preparing a Terrorist Attack in a Colony near Rostov

In the Rostov region, FSB officers detained three citizens of Uzbekistan who are suspected of preparing a terrorist attack in a correctional colony. This was reported by the regional office of the special service. According to the agency, the detainees are from Central Asia and were planning a terrorist act on the territory of the penitentiary institution. A criminal case has been opened against them under two articles: 30 - "Attempted crime" and 205 - "Terrorist act" of the

22.12.2025, 16:45
News / Education news

In the village of Korgon, an additional school building for 225 students will be constructed.

In the Aksy district, in the village of Korgon, the construction of an additional school building is planned, which will accommodate 225 students. The corresponding tender for the development of project and estimate documentation was announced by the Jalal-Abad regional department of capital construction, which is part of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction under the State Agency for Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services. According to information on the

22.12.2025, 16:41
Exclusive

How a Major General Started Building a New City in Kyrgyzstan

In 2023, the city of Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, celebrated its 60th anniversary. Adyl Darbishev, a "Honored Hydrostroy Builder" and "Honorary Citizen of the City of Karakol," shared his memories of the city's development in an interview with Turmush. He recounted how it once was just a marshy area with reeds, and then transformed into a fully-fledged settlement with developed infrastructure.

22.12.2025, 16:38
Exclusive

In Karakol, the Traffic Police identified minibuses with first aid kits containing medications expired for up to 26 years

On December 22, the press service of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported on the implementation of preventive measures as part of the month-long campaign titled "Compliance with Traffic Rules is a Guarantee of Human Life." Inspectors from the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety conducted checks at the bus station in the city of Karakol, where they spoke with public transport drivers. They urged them to adhere to traffic rules,

22.12.2025, 16:38
News / Education news

The Deputy Head of the Cabinet believes that the results of Olympiads and competitions cannot be the sole criterion for a school's success.

At the republican pedagogical meeting on December 22, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov stated that the results of Olympiads and competitions cannot serve as the sole basis for assessing the success of educational institutions. According to Baisalov, for a long time, the achievements of schools have been measured solely through the lens of limited external indicators, including successes in Olympiads and competitions, as well as the results of a small group of top students. While such

22.12.2025, 16:38
In part of Bishkek, there will be no cold water on December 25.
Local news

In part of Bishkek, there will be no cold water on December 25.

Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall According to a statement from the press service of the city hall, the cold water shutdown in some parts of Bishkek is scheduled for December 25 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The reason for the temporary interruption of water supply is emergency work on a 400-millimeter diameter water main located on Kureneev Street.

22.12.2025, 16:37
Incidents

The GKNB detained suspects in the extortion of $180,000. One of them is an employee of the SBON.

The press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) reported the detention of a Kyrgyz citizen, J.K.T., and an employee of the Anti-Drug Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, M.A.Z., who are suspected of extorting a large sum of bribe money. According to the agency, the suspects demanded $180,000 under the pretext of assisting in changing the criminal qualification. At the time of the arrest, $90,000 was found with J.K.T.

22.12.2025, 16:33
Economy

Where Do Mandarins Come From in Kyrgyzstan? Infographic

According to information provided by the National Statistics Committee, during the first ten months of this year, Kyrgyzstan increased its import volume of mandarins by 16.7% compared to the same period last year. During the specified period, 22,048 tons of mandarins were imported into the country, with China and Turkey being the main suppliers.

22.12.2025, 16:30
Local news

EABR Allocates $15 Million for Road Expansion and Bridge Construction in Osh

As part of the initiative to improve the road infrastructure of the city of Osh, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, together with the Ministry of Finance and the city administration, has launched a new project. This was announced by Beknazar Bazaraliev, Deputy Minister of Transport, during a meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, and Security of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, an agreement has been reached with the Eurasian Development Bank for the

22.12.2025, 16:26
Local news / Exclusive

The Chess Championship Took Place in the Issyk-Kul Region

From December 19 to 21, the regional chess championship took place in the Issyk-Kul region. The competition involved 160 students — boys and girls aged 5 to 17 — from all districts of the region. The championship was organized by the Issyk-Kul Regional Chess Federation and the regional sports administration. Based on the results of the tournament, the chess players who showed the best results received invitations to the national championship, which will be held in January.

22.12.2025, 16:24
Local news

The phrase "Dolina's scheme" will enter the 2025 neologism dictionary.

The term "Dolina's scheme" will be added to the neologism dictionary of 2025, as reported by Valery Efremov, a leading researcher at the Institute of Linguistic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The situation surrounding the sale of the apartment of the People's Artist Larisa Dolina has become the basis for the emergence of several new expressions, including "Dolina's scheme" and four other related terms.

22.12.2025, 16:24
In the world

Not Just the Louvre. The Head Waiter Stole Porcelain from the Élysée Palace for Two Years

The disputes surrounding the Louvre robbery in October had not yet subsided when a new scandal erupted in Paris related to theft. For nearly two years, items from the Sèvres porcelain collection, marked with the manufactory's stamps and the inscription Palais de l'Elysée, had been disappearing from the buffets of the presidential palace. This was reported by correspondent Alexey Tarkhanov from "Kommersant". Last week, three individuals involved in this case were arrested.

22.12.2025, 16:23
The State Financial Oversight Agency named high-risk countries and recommended tightening inspections
Economy / Exclusive

The State Financial Oversight Agency named high-risk countries and recommended tightening inspections

The agency responsible for regulating the financial market has presented an updated list of countries that pose high risks in the context of combating the financing of terrorism and the legalization of criminal proceeds (CFT/AML). Organizations operating in the non-banking financial market are recommended to adopt stricter measures for client verification, as well as to apply other sanctions provided by law regarding transactions with these jurisdictions.

22.12.2025, 16:18
Exclusive

In Jalal-Abad, the number of fires since the start of the heating season has been announced

Since the beginning of the heating season, 57 cases of fire have been registered in the Jalal-Abad region, as reported by the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to data provided by the agency, the material damage from the fires amounted to more than 2 million soms. Most incidents occurred in residential houses and on farms where livestock is kept.

22.12.2025, 16:16
News / Education news / Exclusive

"Children born in 2019-2020 will have to fully undergo the entire school reform, - Deputy Head of the Cabinet"

At the republican pedagogical meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov noted that the school reform represents not only educational changes but also civilizational transformations. In his opinion, this reform directly affects what citizens will become and how society and the state will look in 20-30 years. It shapes not only professional skills but also civic maturity, responsibility, as well as the ability to work in a team and trust one another.

22.12.2025, 16:14