The Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic warns citizens of Kyrgyzstan traveling to the United Arab Emirates and countries where cases of infection have been reported about the spread of the MERS virus and recommends obtaining necessary information on infection prevention from the relevant authorities in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Information, Press and Culture Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified the entry rules for Turkey.
On June 1, the great storyteller of the epic "Manas," Jusup Mamay, passed away at the age of 96. The epic storyteller will be buried today, June 2, in Ak-Chie.
On May 31, the "International Heritage" festival will take place in New Jersey (USA). Kyrgyzstan will be represented at the festival by the Kyrgyz Club. The aim of the festival is to introduce Americans to the cultural heritage of various countries.
As part of the project "Promotion of Good Governance for Achieving Social Justice," a training session was held on May 21, 2014, in the Onbirzhylgin AA of the Chui district of the Chui region, and on May 23, a training session took place in the Kara-Suu AA of the Jayil district of the Chui region. Participants of the training included employees of the Ayil Okmotu, members of the MIG, members of the IRGDU, and village activists. The goal of the training was to educate and familiarize
The head of the tourism department reported on the results of domestic entrepreneurs' participation in international fairs in the tourism sector. Domestic representatives of the tourism business participated in 4 international tourism fairs. This was reported by the head of the Tourism Department, Maksat Chakiev. The exhibitions took place in Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, and Almaty. According to the head of the department, domestic entrepreneurs in the tourism sector signed more
The meeting with representatives of the tourism business of Kazakhstan in Almaty was successful. More than 30 entities from the tourism sector attended. Kazakh colleagues were interested in questions regarding border crossing points, the readiness of resort and sanatorium facilities, safety, permits for children when accompanied by third parties, patrol services of the traffic police, and others.
As part of the events "Bishkek – the capital of Islamic culture in 2014," an exhibition has opened at the State Historical Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Union of Hiking Tourism of Kyrgyzstan is pleased to announce the completion of the Action "Taza Too - Clean Mountains" 2014, during which three clean-up events were held in the Alamedin and Kegety gorges, as well as in the Issyk-Ata gorge.
Last weekend, the State Historical Museum opened its doors with a special program - a night event.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Alexander Petrov won a gold medal at the European Weightlifting Championship, which is currently taking place in St. Petersburg. As reported by the Secretary General of the Weightlifting Federation of Kyrgyzstan, Shamil Yargayev, our athlete competed in the "Veterans" category with a 24 kg kettlebell. It is worth noting that earlier, athlete from Kyrgyzstan Ekaterina Starikova also won a gold medal in the "Amateurs," "Juniors" category with
The company "Kumtor" will help restore the irrigation infrastructure and repair the roads leading to the mountain pastures in the Ton district. As reported on May 15 by the head of the local district state administration, Bakyt Ryspaev, the company is currently supporting the implementation of projects aimed at restoring the district's irrigation system. During the work, the daily regulation basins will be cleaned and reinforced, irrigation channels will be restored, river
At a press conference in Bishkek on May 16, the head of the International Monetary Fund mission, Christian Beddies, stated that both the government and the IMF are aware of the existence of the shadow economy in the Kyrgyz Republic. “We believe that improving the business environment and creating equal economic conditions for all market participants will lead to a reduction in the level of the shadow economy and the withdrawal of activities from the shadows.” He expressed the opinion that this
On May 13, a presentation of the long-term regional target program to assist the voluntary resettlement of compatriots living abroad to the Kamchatka Territory took place at the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Bishkek, reported the press service of the RCSK to "Russian Vek." The presentation was attended by the head and staff of the Agency for Employment and Migration Policy of the Kamchatka Territory. They answered questions from citizens of Kyrgyzstan regarding the
Kanat Sadykov himself spoke about this at a press conference. "I predicted that I would definitely not get a two. My predictions came true. I received a 'three,'" said Sadykov. The minister did not specify how many mistakes were made in the text. The "Total Dictation" in Kyrgyzstan took place on April 12. The event was held in Bishkek and Kant (a city near the capital). Kyrgyz media claim that Sadykov became the first minister to participate in such an event. Kanat
The people have long stopped trusting the deputies, as they have been calling them "jepzhutat" (biting and swallowing) for quite some time. In all convocations of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies have not distinguished themselves with anything extraordinary; they have long turned into those who live off the treasury and are satisfied with a badge. And in the current convocation, there are twice as many such deputies. The current deputies have long forgotten about conscience and always
Finnish businessmen are interested in cooperating with Kyrgyzstan, particularly in individual tourism and fishing processes in the Issyk-Kul region. This was stated by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Mikko Kinnunen. According to him, the Issyk-Kul region has all the opportunities for tourism development, but there are practically no conditions for the rest and entertainment of Finnish
In Kyrgyzstan, tactical-special exercises were held involving the country's law enforcement agencies and the National Guard of the State of Montana, USA, on the topic "Organization and conduct of search and rescue and other urgent operations within the framework of cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of the Kyrgyz Republic and the National Guard of the State of Montana, USA." According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, rescue units from
The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Asylbek Jeenbekov, on May 16, during a working visit to the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, addressed a number of pressing issues raised by local residents. One resident of the region raised the problem of allocating land for housing construction. "The president has signed a law on the transformation of land. When will this document come into effect?" he asked. In response, Jogorku Kenesh deputy Esengul Isakov provided a detailed explanation of
"We, members of public supervisory councils and civil activists of Kyrgyzstan, call for a transparent and comprehensive analysis of the consequences of joining the Customs Union for all sectors of the country, including social sectors: education, healthcare, and social protection," the statement released today says. Members of the Public Supervisory Council are concerned that the government, represented by the Minister of Economy of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, has not ensured a
Kyrgyzstan has developed an alternative to the Olympic Games. These are the World Nomad Games, which will take place from September 8 to 14 this year. The program of the World Games includes kok-boru, toguz korgol, kyrgyz kuresh, alysh, oodarysh, and others. Nine countries from the Central Asian region have already supported the games. The project was also presented at the forum of Kyrgyz diasporas in Moscow.
Craftswomen from our republic participated in the 55th international charity fair held in the capital of the Foggy Albion. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the prestigious hall in the central Kensington area accommodated around 100 stands from more than 80 countries. Concerts by folk groups were also organized on stage.
The head of the cabinet, Joomart Otorbaev, met today in Warsaw with the president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Mr. Suma Chakrabarti, and his colleagues. He thanked the EBRD for the assistance provided in the socio-economic development of the Kyrgyz Republic, noting in particular that since 1995, the bank has approved 111 projects totaling over 457 million euros. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in the development of the private
Kyrgyzstan, due to its geostrategic position and the keen interest from the grandmasters of world politics, has been forced to maneuver for over 20 years, pursuing a line of cooperation with various centers of influence. At the same time, it tries to at least nominally defend national priorities at the diplomatic level. In Bishkek, it is understood that a strong tilt and preference for only one vector of influence can provoke a negative reaction from competing forces in the region. Hence, there
Most major cities in China suffer from incredibly dense smog and traffic jams. So much so that a Beijing artist managed to sell a half-liter jar of fresh mountain air from France, where he was on a business trip, for $845 at auction! In order to prevent the worsening of the environmental situation in the city, the authorities in Shanghai (with a population exceeding 24 million people) are conducting auctions for the sale of vehicle license plates. This is intended to limit the number of new
A research associate at the University of Navarra (UPNA) recently announced the development of nanostructures that significantly simplify the process of water disinfection. The new nanostructures are coated with titanium oxide, to which nitrogen has been added. This allows for the initiation of a chemical reaction that breaks down pollutants in water using sunlight, rather than just ultraviolet radiation. In her doctoral dissertation, Silvia Larumb-Abuin describes these nanostructures.
It is unlikely that any of us has seriously thought about where the water goes when it is poured down the sink or flushed down the toilet. What happens to the food scraps and the products of our daily activities that disappear into the pipes along with the water? Wastewater treatment today is one of those issues that requires special attention. The ecology of the modern world is so fragile and vulnerable due to the constant negative impact of human civilization on all its components that the
Residents of Bishkek will be able to see their city from a bird's-eye view starting at the end of October — a stationary hot air balloon is planned to be installed in the capital.
Gymnasts from Kyrgyzstan took first place at the tournament in Milan. This was reported by the Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics.
On May 14, the international agro-industrial exhibition 'Aiyl-Agro 2014' began in Bishkek. The exhibition features 70 units of equipment from 40 countries around the world.
An open competition has been announced for the project concept of the development model of Bishkek until 2040. This was reported today, May 14, on the Facebook page of Mayor Kubanychbek Kulmatov.
The government of Kyrgyzstan has approved the "road map" project for joining the Customs Union (CU). During the negotiations, an agreement was reached on certain preferences for the republic, said the Minister of Economy of the republic, Temir Sariev, on Monday.
The promotion of cycling has also been taken up in Kyrgyzstan. The passion for bicycles has finally reached our mountainous country. Moreover, this enthusiasm is not just among the youth racing on the velodrome, but is a serious interest regardless of age and social status. In other words, the ultimate goal pursued by officials is to shift citizens from cars to bicycles in order to improve the ecology and relieve road congestion. As is known, these two issues have recently become the most
Strangely enough, the athlete Dennis Wolf, competing under the German flag, can be considered a "local guy" by the residents of the CIS. The fact is that this famous bodybuilder was born in the city of Tokmok (Kyrgyzstan) in 1978. His father is from Kazakhstan, and his mother belongs to the so-called Russian Germans. Until the age of 9, Dennis lived with his family in Semipalatinsk, and later moved to the Kemerovo region, where he lived for another 3 years. Then his mother insisted on
On May 6, the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Joomart Otorbaev, met with members of the national football team, which has earned the right to participate in the AFC Challenge Cup, to be held from May 19 to 31 in the Maldives. “I want to thank the leadership of the Football Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, which is making every effort to promote and develop this sport in our country. Football needs to be developed, as it is the most popular sport on earth, with millions of fans. I am
In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, in the villages of Don Bulak, the rising water level in the Jazy River poses a threat of flooding to 110 hectares of arable land. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, an operational team has been dispatched to the scene to assess the situation.
On May 13, 2014, at 07:18, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3-3.5 occurred in the Chui region.
In Karakol, the regional drama theater named after K. Djantoshev is closing its 31st theater season. This was reported by the press service of the government’s representative office in the Issyk-Kul region.
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On Monday, following the referendum held in two former regions of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych made a statement through correspondents. He called on the Kyiv authorities to withdraw troops from the cities of the southeast. Yanukovych cited the final breaking point of the patience of ordinary citizens as the reason for holding the referendum. According to the personal data of the fugitive president, more than 300 residents have already died from the junta's troops in the eastern regions.
The European Union does not recognize the results of the referendums that were held yesterday in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. This was stated by the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy at a briefing, as reported by a correspondent from RBC-Ukraine. "We do not recognize the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol just as we do not recognize the so-called referendum that took place yesterday," Van Rompuy emphasized. He noted that the only elections recognized by the EU
“Representatives of the business community will benefit from joining, but there is a risk that there will be difficulties for those segments of the population who will suffer from this. We will take protective measures in any case. A program is planned to minimize risks when entering the Customs Union, and we are already negotiating this issue with Russia and Kazakhstan. We also need to consider the issue of labor migrants. The program for them will be reviewed by the Eurasian Economic Space.
Analysts from the betting company Baltbet.com have provided a forecast for the match between the national teams of Russia and the USA in the 2014 Ice Hockey World Championship, which will begin on May 12, 2014, at 21:45 (MSK). Over the past year, the Russian national hockey team has had two dark dates in its calendar: on May 16, 2013, our team lost to the Americans 3:8 at the World Championship in Helsinki, and on February 19, 2014, they lost to the Finns in Sochi 1:3. Both of these defeats
Renowned American boxer Floyd Mayweather defeated Argentine Marcos Maidana and remains undefeated in the professional ring. The fight, which featured the WBC (Mayweather) and WBA (Maidana) championship belts in the welterweight division, took place on Saturday in Las Vegas. The bout lasted all 12 rounds and concluded with a victory for the 37-year-old American by judges' decision with scores of 114-114, 117-111, 116-112. This triumph marked Mayweather's 46th win in 46 fights. Maidana
The Italian coach of the Russian national team, Fabio Capello, has included 30 players in the preliminary squad for the 2014 World Cup, among whom are individuals he has never called up before. And who are unlikely to go to Brazil. For example, the forward from Reading, Pavel Pogrebnyak. The list currently includes: Goalkeepers: Igor Akinfeev (CSKA), Yuri Lodygin (Zenit), Sergey Ryzhikov (Rubin). Defenders: Alexander Anyukov (Zenit), Alexey Berezutsky, Vasily Berezutsky, Sergey Ignashevich,
The Tourism Department is finishing work on an image video about Kyrgyzstan. This was announced at a press conference during the XVI International Tourism Fair "Issyk-Kul-2014" by the head of the department, Maksat Chakiyev.
On Sunday, April 27 of this year, a tourist cleanup event took place in the Alamedin Gorge. The cleanup was attended by the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Union of Hiking Tourism of Kyrgyzstan, and the student movement of Kyrgyzstan. The event was supported by the Swiss project "Helvetas Kyrgyzstan" and the Tash-Moinok rural district.
On April 16, 2014, a press conference was held at the "Kabar" news agency regarding the National Award "KYRGYZ TOURISM AWARDS" — an open competition for projects aimed at achievements in the development and promotion of tourism in the Kyrgyz Republic.
