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"Games of the Nomads - the Second Most Significant Event for Kyrgyzstan After the Celebration of the 1000th Anniversary of 'Manas,' According to E. Toktogonov"
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"Games of the Nomads - the Second Most Significant Event for Kyrgyzstan After the Celebration of the 1000th Anniversary of 'Manas,' According to E. Toktogonov"

Cholpon-Ata, September 10 /Aman Alymbekov - Kabar/. The World Nomad Games are the second significant event in the life of Kyrgyzstan after the celebration of the 1000th anniversary of the epic "Manas" in 1995. This was stated by Emil Toktogonov, president of the Federation of Mixed Martial Arts and Vale Tudo, to a correspondent of the Kabar agency. According to him, such events always invite balbans or heroes from different countries. "All this strengthens the national spirit

11.09.2014, 16:48
The EU will provide Kyrgyzstan with a new government budget support program worth 30 million euros.
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The EU will provide Kyrgyzstan with a new government budget support program worth 30 million euros.

The EU will provide Kyrgyzstan with a new government budget support program of 30 million euros, reports the news agency 24.kg on Thursday, citing the EU representation in the Kyrgyz Republic. This program is aimed at reforming the government. These funds will be included in the new social protection strategy for 2015-2017. According to the agency, at the same time, the EU is assessing the fulfillment of conditions for the allocation of five million euros in budget support for social

11.09.2014, 16:37
Ordo: Kyrgyzstan-1 Team Defeated Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan-2
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Ordo: Kyrgyzstan-1 Team Defeated Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan-2

Team Kyrgyzstan-1 defeated Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan-2 and became the leader in the first World Nomad Games, held in the city of Cholpon-Ata. Kyrgyzstan-1 won against Kazakhstan with a score of 125:16. Kyrgyzstan-2 lost to Team Kyrgyzstan-1 with a score of 23:97. The ordo competitions are held in a round-robin format for one round. A total of 4 teams are participating in the ordo tournament: Kyrgyzstan-1, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan-2. The total prize fund for the ordo competitions

11.09.2014, 16:17
Forward, Kyrgyzstan
Sports

Forward, Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan-1 defeated Tajikistan with a crushing score of 19:1 in kok boru at the World Nomad Games, which are taking place from September 9 to 14 in the city of Cholpon-Ata. The game was played with absolute dominance by the athletes from Kyrgyzstan. Today, all the kok boru games concluded as follows: Group "A": Kyrgyzstan-2 crushed Uzbekistan – 11:0. Turkey defeated Afghanistan – 5:0. Group "B": Republic of Altai won against Mongolia – 13:1 Kyrgyzstan-1 defeated

11.09.2014, 16:09
The Kyrgyz-Chinese Earth Observation Center and Digital Earth Opened at the Academy of Sciences -
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The Kyrgyz-Chinese Earth Observation Center and Digital Earth Opened at the Academy of Sciences -

The "Earth Observation and Digital Earth Center" has been established at the Institute of Physical and Technical Problems and Materials Science of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, with the main goal of creating and maintaining a state archive of aerospace images and extracted information through systematic and integrated data banks with standardization and a unified platform ("Digital Kyrgyzstan").

10.09.2014, 18:40
Independence of Kyrgyzstan: Economic Aspect
Economy

Independence of Kyrgyzstan: Economic Aspect

While celebrating the day of independence of Kyrgyzstan, we often do not think about the fact that sovereignty is a legal status that becomes formal if it is not supported by economic indicators. In our global world, where countries actively trade with each other, invest money in each other's economies, exchange tourists, students, and labor migrants, it is becoming increasingly difficult to remain an independent state.

04.09.2014, 14:30
Funds allocated for the preparation and conduct of the World Nomad Games are being used purposefully.
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Funds allocated for the preparation and conduct of the World Nomad Games are being used purposefully.

It is reported that the secretariat for the preparation and conduct of the games expresses confusion regarding the information published on September 1 by one of the republican online publications, which allegedly outlines financial data that has been declared and spent inefficiently. In this regard, the secretariat states that the funds allocated for the preparation and conduct of the nomad games are being used purposefully according to the action plan for improving infrastructure and

02.09.2014, 21:05
The Karakol Residents Celebrated a Triple Holiday
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The Karakol Residents Celebrated a Triple Holiday

Today, the city of Karakol is celebrating the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, the 145th anniversary of the city of Karakol, and the 75th anniversary of the Issyk-Kul region. In honor of the triple holiday, an exhibition of drawings from the epic "Manas," organizations, and educational institutions was organized. The festive event was attended by the authorized representative of the government in the Issyk-Kul region, Emilbek Kaptagaev, the mayor of the city, Kaligul

31.08.2014, 21:55
The company "Kumtor" finances the environmental education project for the youth of Kyrgyzstan "Zhashyl Oy."
Ecology

The company "Kumtor" finances the environmental education project for the youth of Kyrgyzstan "Zhashyl Oy."

The national environmental program "Zhashyl Oi" has been implemented for the second consecutive year by the "Youth Initiative Development Fund" with financial support from "Kumtor Gold Company". The goal of the project is to create educational platforms for the youth of Kyrgyzstan to familiarize them with best practices in environmental protection, ecological safety, and sustainability.

29.08.2014, 21:37
108 servicemen will soon receive keys to new apartments.
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108 servicemen will soon receive keys to new apartments.

108 servicemen will soon receive keys to new apartments 108 servicemen of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic will soon receive keys to new apartments, the press service of the General Staff reported. According to the information, on September 3, a ceremony for handing over the keys to new apartments in two buildings located on the territory of the Military Lyceum named after Dair Asanov will take place in the "Djal" microdistrict.

26.08.2014, 16:17
Kyrgyzstan will join the Customs Union and the Eurasian Economic Community in 2014.
Economy

Kyrgyzstan will join the Customs Union and the Eurasian Economic Community in 2014.

Kyrgyzstan will join the Customs Union and the Eurasian Economic Union in 2014 On Monday, a meeting took place in Sochi between the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Almazbek Atambayev. Following the negotiations, the President of Kyrgyzstan announced the country's accession to the Customs Union and the Eurasian Economic Union by the end of the current year. “We have serious investment plans, especially in energy, and plans for

26.08.2014, 16:04
Vice Prime Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Discuss Border Issues
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Vice Prime Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Discuss Border Issues

Vice Prime Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Discuss Border Issues Today, another joint meeting of the government delegations of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will take place in Bishkek to discuss the delimitation and demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik state border. This was reported by the information support department of the Government Office of the Kyrgyz Republic on Tuesday. The meeting will be chaired by Vice Prime Minister Abdyrahman Mamataliyev and his Tajik counterpart Murodali

26.08.2014, 15:43
Billiards: Final of the Youth World Championship
Sports

Billiards: Final of the Youth World Championship

Two Kyrgyzstani players will compete in the final of the youth world championship In the final of the youth world championship in billiards in the "combined pyramid" discipline, billiard players from Kyrgyzstan have reached the final. According to the official website of the competition, in the semifinal matches, Dastan Lepshakov faced Joseph Abramov from Russia. The Kyrgyz player won against his opponent decisively, winning five consecutive games - 5:0. In the second match for a

26.08.2014, 15:24
South Korea to Make a Film About Manas
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South Korea to Make a Film About Manas

The National Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic for UNESCO is starting the implementation of a joint project with the Asia-Pacific International Information Center for Intangible Cultural Heritage under the auspices of UNESCO (South Korea) for the documentation of intangible cultural heritage. This was reported by the secretariat of the National Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic for UNESCO.

26.08.2014, 11:10
Kyrgyzstan intends to include the yurt, the improvisational art of aitys, the equestrian sport kok-boru, and the mausoleum of "Shah-Fazil" in the UNESCO list.
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Kyrgyzstan intends to include the yurt, the improvisational art of aitys, the equestrian sport kok-boru, and the mausoleum of "Shah-Fazil" in the UNESCO list.

In November of this year, a joint nomination with Kazakhstan for "Traditional Knowledge of Yurt Construction" will be considered for inclusion in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. This was reported by the responsible secretary of the National Commission of Kyrgyzstan for UNESCO, Elnura Korchueva.

26.08.2014, 11:02
Issyk-Kul Becomes the Central Asian Dawn
Tourism

Issyk-Kul Becomes the Central Asian Dawn

In the photo: Students and teachers from Gymnasium No. 1 in Chui region and School No. 52 in the city of Osh pose for a photo in a joint summer camp on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul in July.

25.08.2014, 13:43
Kyrgyzstan Aims to Increase Agricultural Product Exports to Russia
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Aims to Increase Agricultural Product Exports to Russia

Kyrgyz authorities are convinced that the republic can benefit from the ban imposed by Russia on agricultural imports from the European Union and several other countries. Following Moscow's decision to prohibit the import of agricultural products from the EU and a number of Western countries, plans for a significant increase in supplies to Russia began to take shape in Bishkek. The Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan reported that during negotiations with the Russian side, they managed to

25.08.2014, 13:39
The Olympic team is preparing for the Asian Games.
Sports

The Olympic team is preparing for the Asian Games.

Recently, in the city of Shymkent, Kazakhstan, the Olympic team of Kyrgyzstan played a friendly match against the youth team of Kazakhstan. The game ended with a score of 3:1 in favor of the home team. The first half ended with a score of 2:0. At the start of the second half, the players coached by Mirlan Eshenov noticeably intensified and managed to score one goal. The goal was scored by midfielder Avazbek Otkeev from Bishkek's "Dordoi." The third goal was conceded by the

15.08.2014, 16:15
The sanatoriums "Issyk-Kul Aurora" and "Blue Issyk-Kul" made it into the magazine "Forbes"
Tourism

The sanatoriums "Issyk-Kul Aurora" and "Blue Issyk-Kul" made it into the magazine "Forbes"

The magazine "Forbes" published a ranking of the most visited resorts from the former USSR countries, which included two health resorts of the Kyrgyz Republic — the sanatoriums "Issyk-Kul Aurora" and "Blue Issyk-Kul," which are members of the Association of Resorts of Kyrgyzstan. The selection was made based on criteria such as maximum mentions and the number of bookings.

15.08.2014, 16:14
There is a real Kyrgyz dance!
Local news

There is a real Kyrgyz dance!

On August 13, a presentation of the music video for the song “Kyrgyz Biy” will take place in Bishkek. Public and cultural figures of the republic, as well as representatives of the media, are invited to the event.

13.08.2014, 13:09
"An Amazing Race" in Kyrgyzstan
Tourism

"An Amazing Race" in Kyrgyzstan

The television companies “CBS” (USA) and “First Field International” (Russia), with the support of the Tourism Department of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, will shoot another season of the rating reality show “Amazing Race” in the Kyrgyz Republic.

13.08.2014, 12:11
Religion will be taught in Kyrgyz schools.
Education news

Religion will be taught in Kyrgyz schools.

The main goal is to combat extremist messages that young people in Kyrgyzstan receive from recruiters. Concerns about the vulnerability of Kyrgyz youth to extremist ideas compel educators to respond. The creation of a manual on religious studies for youth titled "Religions in the History of World Culture" was prompted by the intensified activities of banned religious organizations. “The propaganda of ideas by banned movements poses a threat to security and can destabilize the

12.08.2014, 14:21
How a Strong Woman Led Kyrgyz Cinema to Success
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How a Strong Woman Led Kyrgyz Cinema to Success

The film "Kyrmanjan Datka" by Sadik Sher-Niyaz has been included in the program of the Montreal International Film Festival. DW spoke with the Kyrgyz director about this film and the development of cinema in Kyrgyzstan. The film "Kyrmanjan Datka," set during the period of the annexation of territories inhabited by Kyrgyz tribes to the Russian Empire, has been included in the program of the Montreal International Film Festival (August 21 - September 1). Director Sadik

12.08.2014, 14:18
In honor of Independence Day, the National Bank issued five types of collectible coins.
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In honor of Independence Day, the National Bank issued five types of collectible coins.

In honor of Independence Day, the National Bank issued five types of collectible coins. According to Alexey Faleev, head of the cash management department, silver and copper-nickel coins have been put into circulation. The coins feature "Barsbek – the kagan of the Kyrgyz," "The Tomb of Manas," and "The Owl," which is listed in the Red Book. A distinctive feature of the silver coin is its striking relief highlighting.

12.08.2014, 13:58
In Kyrgyzstan, the "Tulpar Karager" car was presented.
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, the "Tulpar Karager" car was presented.

A new car has appeared in Kyrgyzstan, designed from scratch by local craftsmen from the design studio "New Format." The main author of the car, named "Tulpar Karager," is Meder Koilubaev. The art director of the studio fulfilled a childhood dream. "I dreamed of such a car, and my team and I poured our hearts into our creation," he shared with "VB." The concept car "Tulpar Karager" was created based on a BMW. Under the hood is a 12-cylinder BMW

11.08.2014, 20:20