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
Amendments have been made to the traffic rules of Kyrgyzstan concerning taxi drivers and freight carriers. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic. According to the addition from the government of the Kyrgyz Republic, included in subparagraph 2.1.1 of paragraph 2.1 of the traffic rules, the driver of a motor vehicle is required to stop and, at the request of police officers, provide them for inspection with a "certificate of state
“The visit of the Prime Minister of Japan to Kyrgyzstan will go down in history as the first visit by the head of the Japanese government,” said the President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev during the summary of the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Bishkek. The head of Kyrgyzstan and the Prime Minister of Japan signed a joint statement on solidarity and partnership among democratic states during their meeting in Bishkek. They also signed a number of memorandums and
Kyrgyzstani Kairatbek Primberdiev has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Russian music show "Main Stage." He initially performed Oleg Gazmanov's song "My Thoughts Are My Horses," but the jury did not particularly like Kairatbek's rendition of it. However, a permanent jury member, popular rock singer Diana Arbenina, remembered the songs Kairatbek sang during the casting and suggested he perform one of them without musical accompaniment. His performance of the
Fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate are one of the most relevant and discussed topics in the post-Soviet space, and Kyrgyzstan is no exception. Since the beginning of autumn, the official dollar exchange rate has reached as low as 64.2 soms and has also exceeded 70. In what currency is it better to take loans and keep savings? Should we expect further rapid growth of the dollar against the som? This was discussed during a seminar for media representatives titled "Issues of Monetary
The city authorities have resolved the issue of burying deceased citizens. A new burial site has officially opened in the village of Grozd, near Bishkek, aimed at relieving the "overcrowded" Southwest cemetery, which was previously the only available burial site and was five times over capacity. The need for new burial sites in Bishkek has been discussed at the city hall for several years. For a city of one million, there were only five cemeteries: "Bratskoye" - 13 hectares
The results of the parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan have been summarized. Six parties have passed, and now the formation of a coalition and government is ahead. But most importantly, this parliament will have to work in new geopolitical and economic conditions, ensuring societal consensus and implementing a challenging socio-economic policy. - The elections have taken place, but this is just the beginning of the journey, - comments the results of the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh of the
According to the Talas regional state administration, the price of beans currently stands at 28-30 soms per kilogram, whereas just last year the purchase price was twice as high. - In 2014, purchase prices rose to 70 soms. The international prices for beans are set on the exchange in Turkey. There, the figures are also low, which affects the price of the products we grow. Compared to previous years, there are not many buyers in the region, so the competition is very weak. Currently, about 15
Members of the Eurasian Economic Commission concluded at the meeting of the EEC Board that a population census may be conducted in 2020 in all countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. – The participants of the meeting approved the draft decision of the EEC Council on the development of an action plan for the commission to prepare for the population census in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union in 2020, – noted the EEC press service.
On October 22, a presentation of the new book by the fugitive president of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kurmanbek Bakiev, titled "Pain, Love, and Hope: My Kyrgyzstan," will take place at the Victoria-Platinum Hotel in Minsk. It is noted that the ex-president of Kyrgyzstan's book is written in the genre of journalism. In addition to the presentation of the literary novelty, there will also be a meeting between Bakiev and journalists followed by a reception.
Scholar Kadyrbek Atambaev, the son of Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev, has released a monograph titled "Theory of Nations: Theory of Economic Passionarity," in which he develops the ideas of the renowned cultural scientist Lev Gumilev. The publication was released in Bishkek with a print run of 500 copies. – The author interprets the theory of passionarity by Lev Gumilev, which has gained widespread acceptance among scholars in recent decades, in his own way, projecting it onto
The annual ceremony for the presentation of named scholarships from the Foundation of the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin took place at KRSU. Certificates for scholarships were personally handed to the best 50 students of the university by the Executive Director of the Foundation, Evgeny VOLK. - You have earned this scholarship through hard work and active community engagement. This demonstrates a high level of education and culture both of the university and its students, - said Evgeny
Belovodskoye village is famous for its musical groups and talents. Just imagine, a regular village house has been turned into a real recording studio. Every evening until late at night, meticulous work is carried out here. It is here that well-known Kyrgyz compositions experience their second birth, as they now sound in Russian. Of course, similar translations have been done before, but for 40 years, no one took on such work. Once, at one of the capital's concerts, we noticed the charming
For the first time in Kyrgyzstan, the Indian dance troupe "Natya STEM Dance Kampni" presented their dance program. The concert took place in the Great Hall of the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic, supported by the Embassy of India in the Kyrgyz Republic. The hall was full, which served as further proof that Indian culture is highly valued in our country.
On the eve, a traditional Republican autumn athletics cross-country event took place in the recreation area "Karagachevaya Rosha," which became another testament to the development of sports in our republic. Students and schoolchildren eagerly participated in the competitions, as they were set to spend the entire day outdoors among like-minded individuals. The competitions have been held since 1993 and each time attract a large number of running enthusiasts.
The annual photo exhibition "Drying" was held the day before at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. This exhibition has become the third of its kind and gathered a large number of photography enthusiasts who had the opportunity to present their works and exchange photos with other participants. Not everyone has the chance to organize a personal photo exhibition, and such a project allows one to showcase their best shots and appreciate the creative ideas
