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House on Wheels
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House on Wheels

When traveling to distant cities and countries, people prefer different modes of transportation. Some travel by planes, trains, or cars, while others… in their own house on wheels. It is in such motorhomes that a group of tourists from Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands reached Central Asia, particularly Kyrgyzstan. Kristina Molotnikova, who accompanies the groups, told us about the features of this type of tourism. - A house on wheels is like a small apartment that you can travel in.

08.10.2015, 19:05
The construction of the "Almaty – Cholpon-Ata" road will be completed by the beginning of 2017.
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The construction of the "Almaty – Cholpon-Ata" road will be completed by the beginning of 2017.

The length of the new highway 'Almaty – Issyk-Kul' will be 280 kilometers. These figures are provided in the agreement between the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan regarding the construction of the new road. The project states that the route will pass through the village of Mikhailovka in Kazakhstan, then through the Kyrgyz cities of Kemin and Balykchy to Cholpon-Ata. To implement this project, it will be necessary to lay 48 kilometers of new road. The Kazakh side will also

08.10.2015, 17:45
Tourism Season – 2015: What Does Kyrgyzstan Expect?
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Tourism Season – 2015: What Does Kyrgyzstan Expect?

Countries that earn income from the tourism industry are concerned about a sharp decline in interest from foreign tourists due to the global crisis. Experts confirm this downward trend. Kyrgyzstan, on the other hand, remains optimistic. Quite the opposite: industry specialists hope that in 2015, the republic will be visited by many more foreigners than the previous year.

21.08.2015, 22:32
The updated "Issyk-Kul" airport welcomes its first flights.
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The updated "Issyk-Kul" airport welcomes its first flights.

Issyk-Kul Region – Bakyt Tolkanov. The renovated "Issyk-Kul" airport in Tamchy has begun receiving flights. This was reported to journalists by the former executive director of the reconstruction project of the "Issyk-Kul" international airport, Monoldor Isakov, on Tuesday.

03.06.2015, 23:23
The Kyrgyz Pavilion Caused a Stir in Milan
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The Kyrgyz Pavilion Caused a Stir in Milan

The Kyrgyz pavilion at the "EXPO-2015" exhibition in Milan is experiencing a large number of visitors, reported the country officer from Kyrgyzstan, Timur Voynov. He noted that some difficulties with the opening were overcome, but today there is a huge number of visitors. “The design and modern technical installation of our exhibition attract the attention of the guests. It is flattering to hear their feedback, and compared to other pavilions, people spend more time with us — about

22.05.2015, 02:45
Kyrgyzstan Prepares for the Opening of the Summer Tourist Season
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Kyrgyzstan Prepares for the Opening of the Summer Tourist Season

A meeting of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic was held to address the issues of preparing and conducting the new summer tourist season in 2015, with the participation of all state agencies, local governments, and tourism associations of the Kyrgyz Republic. Vice Prime Minister - Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Damira Niyazalieva noted that one of the most pressing issues on the agenda is ensuring the safety of tourists and improving service in the tourism sector. “Tour operators must

16.04.2015, 05:57
Improving the Quality of Services in the Tourism Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic
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Improving the Quality of Services in the Tourism Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic

In order to improve the quality of services provided in the tourism sector, the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey, conducted service training for enterprises in the tourism sector of the Kyrgyz Republic with the participation of 6 international-class trainers from the Republic of Turkey.

13.03.2015, 09:29
Tourist Area Management Program
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Tourist Area Management Program

The project "USAID Business Development Initiative" (BGI), within the tourism development component, will hold a presentation of the Call for Applications for the "Tourism Destination Management Program."

17.02.2015, 12:51
A New Ski Resort Opened in Kok-Zhangak
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A New Ski Resort Opened in Kok-Zhangak

A new ski resort has opened in the mountains near the city of Kok-Jangak in the Jalal-Abad region. This was reported to "Azattyk" by one of its owners, Bolot Ismailov.

27.01.2015, 09:57
Seven border crossing points are open around the clock.
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Seven border crossing points are open around the clock.

In order to successfully conduct the tourist season, the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Border Service of the KR are actively working to facilitate the movement of foreign citizens through the border crossing points of the KR. In this regard, border crossing points have been opened for the reception of foreign citizens (tourists) around the clock. According to the information from the Border Service of the KR, all the

26.09.2014, 10:30
Issyk-Kul Becomes the Central Asian Dawn
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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
The sanatoriums "Issyk-Kul Aurora" and "Blue Issyk-Kul" made it into the magazine "Forbes"
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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
"An Amazing Race" in Kyrgyzstan
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"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
Kyrgyzstanis will be able to apply for British visas online.
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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.
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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