Participants in the military actions during the capture of the Pishpek fortress from 1860 to 1864. Dedicated to Doctor Andrei Nikolayevich Denisov, who has done so much for the restoration of historical photographs of the city of Pishpek-Frunze-Bishkek. Many photographs are accompanied by comments from V.G. Petrov.
Albert Dros — "I recently discovered Kyrgyzstan" Photographer from the Netherlands — 33-year-old Albert Dros published photos of unique places on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul on his Facebook page. Together with a film crew, he was shooting a documentary for CNN, which will be released in April. Albert Dros is a recipient of many awards in the field of photography. His works have been published in National Geographic, Times, and others.
html Kyrgyzstan is one of the most beautiful places on earth, With its pristine nature, it has everything: the beauty of mountains with powerful trees, mountain streams with crystal-clear waters where trout can be found, walnut forests, the stunning Issyk-Kul Lake, and many lakes high in the mountains. There is so much to list, and all of this is close to the cities of mountainous Kyrgyzstan.
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Osh city. Mosque. Mosque at the foot of Mount Takht-i-Suleiman, built by the son of Abdurrahman Otabochcha. 1899. Osh city. Neighborhood by the river. 1900s. Osh city. Craftsman producing silk. 1900s. Osh city. Craftsmen producing clay dishes. 1900s. Osh city. Market for selling flour and grains. 1900s. Osh city. Khujra "TAKHT-I SULEIMAN" Osh city. Khujra before destruction Osh city. Livestock market, 1899 Osh city. City market, 1906 Osh city. Entrance to the city, 1906 Osh city.
The portal "Open Kyrgyzstan" has gathered a collection of photographs of the currency of Kyrgyzstan from different times in this photo album.
The Toguz Bulak ski resort is located at an altitude of 2300 meters above sea level, 44 km from the city of Bishkek and 8 km from the Issyk-Ata resort. The base was founded in 1978. In 2003, after a long period of inactivity, the Toguz Bulak base was reborn; it was completely renovated. In 2005, a chairlift was built and put into operation.
Extensive areas of fruit and nut forests in the Arslanbob valley are the largest in the world. The forest area exceeds 600,000 hectares, and Arslanbob itself is located at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level. Locals tell a legend that Alexander the Great once led his troops to these lands while returning from his campaign to the East. Leaving this amazing land, he took with him fruits and nuts from the local forests to Greece. Thus, Kyrgyz nuts made their way to Greece, where they
The ski base "Politekh" is located near the city of Bishkek in the Alamudun district. The base is situated in the Kashka-Suu gorge. You can reach "Politekh" from Bishkek in half an hour by car – only 27 kilometers separate you from the best ski slopes. The highest point of the base is at an altitude of 2250 meters above sea level. Here, active leisure enthusiasts have three slopes at their disposal. They vary in difficulty and are intended for people with different skill
Clean air, unique mountain landscapes – all this makes Kyrgyzstan attractive for winter recreation at ski resorts. One of the appealing ski resorts is ZiL, located 35 km from the city of Bishkek, which is its incomparable advantage.
Currently, the museum is located again in the eastern part of the main building of the National Academy of Sciences (Chui Avenue, 265), not far from the "Oktyabr" cinema. The exhibition features about one and a half thousand exhibits, which occupy four halls.
The ski hotel "Ak-Tash" is located 30 km from Bishkek at an altitude of 2100 m above sea level in the beautiful area of the "Oruu-Sai" gorge, where juniper forests are situated. Majestic mountains, mountain rivers, numerous spring sources, an abundance of waterfalls, cliffs, and gorges.
The ski resort "Ski-Tatyr" is a unique new base primarily focused on children and beginners in skiing. Magnificent gentle wide slopes, friendly and professional staff, as well as an atmosphere of joy and fun are the distinctive features of the resort that will help you master the serious science of skiing in a short time.
The ski resort "Oruu-Sai" is located in the eponymous gorge at an altitude of 2100 meters, 35 km from Bishkek. The highest point is 3000 meters, with a height difference ranging from 300 to 900 meters. The territory of the Oruu-Sai ski resort features 3 ski lifts of varying difficulty and length. The length of the first slope is 1000 meters, with an average level of difficulty. The second slope is 800 meters long, while the third is 850 meters, designed for extreme sports enthusiasts.
The Kashka-Suu ski base is located at an altitude of 2000 meters, 35 km from the city of Bishkek, in the beautiful Oruu-Sai gorge. To reach the Kashka-Suu base, you need to drive along the road leading to the Ala-Archa Nature Park, and after the village of Kashka-Suu, you will need to turn onto the road leading to the Oruu-Sai ski base. The ski base offers a magnificent panorama of the Chui Valley and the Kyrgyz Ridge. Clean mountain air, well-groomed slopes, new experiences, and acquaintances
Orlovka was established by a group of enthusiasts in 1984. Today, it is a well-equipped winter resort that boasts the only snow cannons in Central Asia. Therefore, with temperatures below zero, there is always snow. The resort features 9 slopes of varying lengths and difficulties. The lengths of the slopes range from 150 to 2890 meters, with elevation differences from 30 to 590 meters. There are 3 ski lifts, two of which are chairlifts. The lift slopes range from 150 to 900 meters, with
Over 20 km of trails can satisfy both experienced skiers and those conquering mountain slopes for the first time. There is plenty of space for freeride enthusiasts as well as for those who prefer to ski on well-groomed trails. From the panoramic peak at 3040 m above sea level, views open up to the nearby five-thousanders and the high-altitude Issyk-Kul Lake.
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In the Batken region, a few kilometers west of the village of Samarkandyk, in the Shadymir area of the Sary-Tuu massif, lead and iron mining was actively conducted in the VI-IX centuries. Ancient smelting furnaces were discovered 8-10 km to the northeast. One of them has been completely preserved, as evidenced by the presence of several air holes, so-called "blowholes," and the remaining slag from ore smelting. This suggests that iron ore was smelted here, rather than the silver ore
The photos were taken from the Facebook page of the company "TRAVEL EXPERTS"
Kyrgyz Cult Architecture The Kyrgyz led a nomadic lifestyle and primarily lived in yurts. Therefore, we can speak not of residential architecture, but of cult architecture. Mausoleum-dome structures can be classified as such. Throughout Kyrgyzstan, there are numerous domes from past centuries in cities and villages. The architecture of the domes traces its origins back to the Middle Ages and contains attributes of Islamic culture with local features. National traditions and a style marked by
British photographer Stephen Graham traveled through Central Asia in the early 20th century — he dedicated several months to studying the traditions of the nomadic peoples of Kyrgyzstan. Photographer Stephen Graham published a book about his journey through Central Asia in 1916 — in 1914, he left Vladikavkaz for the territories of modern Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.
The album features photographs by Vlad Ushakov, Sergey Ershov, Tөlөgön Amatov, Nurzhamal Asangulova, and others.
