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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
Political news

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
Events

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.
Events

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
Local news

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.
Events

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
At the Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Kyrgyz People Were Presented in a New Light
Local news

At the Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Kyrgyz People Were Presented in a New Light

Recently, in the loft "Tsех," six artists working in different genres of contemporary art presented their new works. The audience was shown paintings by Evgeny Chervi Makshakov, a well-known tattoo master and graffiti artist in Bishkek, who had already held his first solo exhibition here in the spring, Taras Piz, "Battalion named after Semen Chuykov," the art group Doksa, and Kristina Glazunova.

01.08.2014, 15:08
The Ministry of Agriculture proposed to South Korea to import beans from Kyrgyzstan.
Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture proposed to South Korea to import beans from Kyrgyzstan.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Melioration proposed to South Korea to import beans from Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the ministry on July 30, 2014. Minister Talaybek Aidaraliev met with the director of the South Korean FIT Association, Kim Sok Dong, and businessmen. During the meeting, issues related to the export of agricultural products from Kyrgyzstan to South Korea were discussed, in particular, the businessmen showed interest in Kyrgyz beans. They reported that a

30.07.2014, 13:29
Ecology — A Category of National Security
Ecology

Ecology — A Category of National Security

A meeting of the permanent commission of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (IPA) of the CIS on agricultural policy, natural resources, and ecology was held on the shores of Issyk-Kul. It was chaired by its head, the chair of the Moldovan Parliament's Commission on Environment and Climate Change, Violeta Ivanov. Participants in the meeting included parliamentarians from the member states of the Commonwealth from the upper legislative bodies of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,

18.07.2014, 11:21
The audience of the World Nomad Games could reach 500 million people.
Sports

The audience of the World Nomad Games could reach 500 million people.

The audience of the World Nomad Games, which will take place in September at Issyk-Kul, may reach 500 million people. This was announced today at a press conference by the director of the tourism department and deputy minister of culture, information, and tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, Maksat Chakiev.

18.07.2014, 11:00
Kyrgyzstanis will be able to apply for British visas online.
Tourism

Kyrgyzstanis will be able to apply for British visas online.

Kyrgyz citizens will be able to apply for British visas online on the website of the British Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic (www.gov.uk), announced the regional representative of the UK Visa and Immigration Agency, Chris White, a representative of the General Consulate in Istanbul, during a meeting with journalists on Thursday.

18.07.2014, 09:15
French visas will start being issued in Bishkek.
Tourism

French visas will start being issued in Bishkek.

Representatives of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the opening of a visa center in Bishkek in the near future, which will issue visas for citizens of Kyrgyzstan. Additionally, the issue of opening a diplomatic representation of the Kyrgyz Republic in France is being discussed. This was reported by the press service of the domestic Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.

17.07.2014, 19:05