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The delegation of Kyrgyzstan participated in the anniversary business conference C5+1 at the Kennedy Center

- The visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, to the USA provided an opportunity for the Kyrgyz delegation to participate in the C5+1 Expo conference, marking the tenth anniversary of this format. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on this event. As specified by the agency, the conference took place at the Kennedy Center and gathered representatives from companies in Central Asia and the USA.

11.11.2025, 16:11
Local news / Recreation centers / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

Call Center: Residents of "Ak-Bosogo" Complain About a Forgotten Trench

According to information received from the residents of Saadaev Street, they contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media with a complaint about a trench that was dug on October 24. According to one of the residents, after the rings were installed, the work stopped, and the locals remain dissatisfied with the situation. "The quartermaster promised us that the commission would check the situation, but a week has passed, and they still haven't arrived," he shared. Moreover, due to the

11.11.2025, 15:19
Local news / Recreation centers

Call Center: Hot Water Floods the Entrance of an Apartment Building in Bishkek

According to information provided by a reader of Kaktus.media, the flooding was caused by damage to the hot water supply pipes in the attic after the heating season began. Boiling water filled all floors of the entrance, damaging walls, furniture, appliances, and personal belongings of the residents. As a result of the incident, the building was left without electricity, and water even got inside the light bulbs. An emergency team from the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekteploset"

08.11.2025, 16:41
Recreation centers

Driving on the Bishkek - Karakol road is dangerous due to stones that are not visible under the snow.

On the road connecting Bishkek and Karakol, stones have accumulated, hidden under the snow cover, as reported by readers of Kaktus.media. This creates a risk of accidents, as drivers do not expect such unpleasant surprises and often damage their car tires. As a result, many are forced to change tires right on the road in the cold and snow. One reader shared: "For example, the Odyssey car has a flat tire, and we also have a side cut. Further down the road, there are also cars stopped. I

07.11.2025, 16:22
Recreation centers

Residents of the apartment building on Aitmatov Avenue request repairs to the road near their home

Residents of the building at 102/1 on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue are appealing to the city authorities to pay attention to the unsatisfactory condition of the road in their area. They note: "The road is always in poor condition. In the summer, we take our children to school and commute to work along this route. It would be great if the city hall finally took care of its repair."

06.11.2025, 16:12
Incidents / Recreation centers / Kyzyl-Kiya

Call Center: The playground in "Kyzyl-Asker" has been fenced off and locked away from children

New details have come to the Call center Kaktus.media from teenagers living on Serpukhovskaya Street. They express dissatisfaction with the restriction of access to the playground located near their homes. A new playground with slides, pull-up bars, and other elements was recently opened in the "Kyzyl-Asker" area. According to the youth, this is the only place for active recreation in their neighborhood. However, local residents living in the houses across the street have started to

06.11.2025, 15:15
Recreation centers

Call Center: Chon-Aryk is buried in snow, but where are the utility services?

Local residents of Chon-Aryk express dissatisfaction with the insufficient attention of Bishkek's municipal services to the condition of the roads in their settlement. In a video taken on the morning of November 5, it can be seen how people are forced to walk through the snow while waiting for public transport. “Even if the roads are cleared, why are they covered in snow again? Reagents should be used to combat this,” say the villagers.

05.11.2025, 12:19
Recreation centers

Call Center: Residents of the village of Ozernoye demand the organization of public transport to the city

According to residents, there are no buses or minibuses operating in Ozyornoye. This creates serious problems for students and working individuals who have to cover significant distances on foot, especially during dark and cold hours when the roads become unsafe. A resident, Aiven Schmidt, noted that they have already contacted the company "Agyanai," which manages routes No. 357 and 340, but no action has been taken. "We have raised this issue several times, but we do not receive

03.11.2025, 22:58
Recreation centers

Residents of Novopokrovka Request Installation of Traffic Lights and Road Markings on the Main Street

Residents of the village of Novopokrovka, located in the Ysyk-Ata district, contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. They expressed the need for the installation of a traffic light and the updating of pedestrian crossings on Lenin Avenue, near Mayakovsky Street, which are central in the village. Local residents reported: "In the evening, there are traffic jams and congestion here. We ask for a traffic light to be installed and the markings to be updated to enhance safety for all

03.11.2025, 14:28
Local news / Recreation centers

Call Center: Residents of Sokuluk Complain About Smoke from the Bitumen Plant

Local residents of the Sokuluk district, located in the Chui region, expressed their dissatisfaction with the operation of the bitumen plant. They contacted the Call center Kaktus.media with complaints about the constant emission of smoke. According to the citizens, the smoke from the plant does not stop for a minute, and some children have started to experience allergic reactions.

30.10.2025, 11:59
"Cars Drive Through the Mountains". Complaint About the Condition of the Surroundings of the Resort "Jalal-Abad"
Recreation centers / Jalal-Abad Region

"Cars Drive Through the Mountains". Complaint About the Condition of the Surroundings of the Resort "Jalal-Abad"

In the Call Center Kaktus.media, photographs were sent showing large accumulations of plastic waste near the resort "Jalal-Abad". Reader's photo. Reader's photo. Reader's photo. Addressing the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic and local self-government bodies, the authors of the complaint noted that the resort area needs protection. Previously, there were barriers in place, which have now been removed, allowing

24.10.2025, 14:33
Entertainment Center "Kosmopark"
Recreation centers

Entertainment Center "Kosmopark"

COSMOPARK - the largest entertainment center of European level in the capital. COSMOPARK is a park of games and entertainment; a comfortable place for watching movies and enjoying fun performances! The entertainment center "Cosmopark" was opened on December 8, 2011, built on the basis of new trends in the entertainment industry – the era of multiplexes has arrived, when people have less free time and want to get the most out of it.

08.02.2021, 03:00
Swimming Pool at the "St. Tropez" Recreation Center
Swimming pools

Swimming Pool at the "St. Tropez" Recreation Center

The St.Tropez Recreation Center invites everyone to visit the unique guitar-shaped pool, equipped with world-class facilities. Crystal clear water, high service standards, and of course, impeccably delicious dishes. At the St. Tropez country entertainment club, you can relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the pool. In addition to relaxation, you have the opportunity to organize a banquet, buffet, presentation, or corporate party.

07.02.2021, 21:33
Stylish Bar Times Bar
Nightclubs

Stylish Bar Times Bar

Times Bar Bishkek: Cuisine, Format The stylish bar "Times" is unique primarily due to its location: the panoramic view from the 7th floor of the "Ambassador" hotel, overlooking the central part of Bishkek, will leave no one indifferent. On one side, the majestic Ala-Too mountains, on the other, the modern rapidly growing capital. All the hustle and bustle remains far below, while the bright Bishkek sky is just nearby. From here, it is great to admire sunrises and sunsets,

13.05.2018, 16:36
Karaoke Bar ROYAL Bar&Karaoke
Nightclubs

Karaoke Bar ROYAL Bar&Karaoke

ROYAL Bar&Karaoke: current information, contacts Karaoke bar, huge current song database. Address: microdistrict Vostok-5, 18/1, corner of Mambetov Street Average check: 1000 som Cuisine: European, Japanese, Children's menu, Takeaway food Live music Hookah VIP room Banquet hosting Summer terrace Dance floor for up to 190 people Wi-Fi Payment methods: Card payments, cash payments Working hours: 18:00–06:00, open daily Main hall — up to 70 people, booths from 8 to 20 people.

13.05.2018, 16:20
Raduga Marina Night Club
Nightclubs

Raduga Marina Night Club

Bar on the beach Raduga Marina club: Kyrgyzstan Night club for relaxation on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul. Disco with modern music, the repertoire is constantly updated while maintaining its own style and format.

13.05.2018, 16:02
MEDUSA Night Bar
Nightclubs

MEDUSA Night Bar

MEDUSA Night Bar Club in Bishkek. The MEDUSA Night Bar is the perfect place for your party in Bishkek. For lovers of truly quality electronic music. Tech house, nu disco, deep house, tech minimal..

06.05.2018, 19:52
Night Club "Mansion"
Nightclubs

Night Club "Mansion"

Mansion Music Hall: Operating Hours Music: Disco, Dubstep, Pop, R&B Entrance: Dress code, Age limit, Face control Operating hours: 21:00–05:00 (Tue–Sun) Features: live performances, VIP area, hookah, go-go, show program Capacity: 200 Average bill per person: 1000–1500 som Parking: unguarded, free Phone: +996 (312) *, +996 (555) 13-00-03 Bishkek, Shabdan Baatyra St., 1 D/1

06.05.2018, 19:09
"IBIZA" Night Club
Nightclubs

"IBIZA" Night Club

The nightclub «IBIZA» is one of the most popular and fashionable clubs in Bishkek. The club promotes and showcases the trendiest styles of club music such as HOUSE, ACID, ELECTRO, as well as HOUSE remixes of HIP-HOP, R&B, and DISCO – 80s.

06.05.2018, 18:32
Gentlemen's Club, Strip Club
Nightclubs

Gentlemen's Club, Strip Club

Gentleman club - open for you every evening. The best striptease in Bishkek, stunning beauties who will turn your evening into an unforgettable adventure. In the arms of the dancers, a gentleman can fully relax. Show only for adults! Age 21+, face and dress control in effect.

02.05.2018, 21:34
Cheback Pub
Nightclubs

Cheback Pub

Bar "Cheback" in Bishkek European, Italian, Mexican cuisines, Wine list. Take-out. Live music. Table reservations. Hookah, Banquet hall. Dance floor. Bar "Cheback" is a new, democratic establishment that you can and should visit every day, as Cheback is designed for those who love and value their time. Here you can have a delicious and hearty lunch, hold a business meeting, enjoy live music performed by local and foreign pop musicians, or simply relax with friends over a

02.05.2018, 20:48
Aquastars Swimming Club
Swimming pools

Aquastars Swimming Club

The Aquastars Swimming Club offers various groups, including individual swimming lessons for children. Aquastars also invites adults who wish to master a specific swimming technique, learn to swim, or those who want to lose weight or maintain their fitness. An individual swimming program ensures maximum training effectiveness, as the program is tailored to the personal wishes, characteristics, and goals set by each client.

30.04.2018, 22:23
Museum of Kozhomkul
Museums

Museum of Kozhomkul

Hero Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul: What Do We Know About Him? Hero Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul was born in 1888. He died at the age of 68. Through his noble deeds and remarkable sports achievements, Kozhomkul immortalized himself for centuries. “Not knowing the past means not seeing the future,” goes the ancient Kyrgyz proverb. The son of a poor man. In his youth, he worked as a laborer for the wealthy. He was among the first chairmen of collective farms in the Kokomerensky rural council of Kyrgyzstan. For 20

23.04.2018, 19:07
Osh Academic Musical and Dramatic Theater named after Babur
Theaters

Osh Academic Musical and Dramatic Theater named after Babur

The dramatic circle in Osh first emerged in 1914. Its organizers were Beknazar Nazarov and Jurakhan-aka Zainabiddinov. In 1918, a concert group composed of Uzbek teachers was formed for the first time. One of the organizers was Nazirhon Kamalov. These were harsh years in the struggle against the Basmachis. Young artists traveled with concerts to villages, conducted propaganda and mass work, and fought with the weapon of art against the enemies of the new government. The Osh troupe, which later

19.04.2018, 20:13
Naryn Regional Academic Theater named after M. Ryskulov
Theaters

Naryn Regional Academic Theater named after M. Ryskulov

Naryn Regional Musical and Drama Theater named after M. Ryskulov In 1935, small theaters of collective farms and state farms were created, which served as the basis for the establishment of the regional theater. In 1939, after the decade of Kyrgyz literature and art in Moscow, the theaters of the Jumgal and Naryn districts were merged, and the Naryn Regional Drama Theater was established. In 1941, the Issyk-Kul Regional Drama Theater was disbanded and joined the Naryn Regional Drama Theater.

19.04.2018, 16:44
Kyrgyz National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after A. Maldybaev
Theaters

Kyrgyz National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after A. Maldybaev

Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Abdylas Maldybaev The Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Abdylas Maldybaev has gone through a glorious path in its history, becoming the center of the musical culture of the republic. The beginning of Kyrgyz professional theatrical art is considered to be 1926, when the first musical and dramatic studio was established in Frunze (now Bishkek). Based on this studio, where mainly representatives of

19.04.2018, 16:06
Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theatre named after T. Abdumomunov
Theaters

Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theatre named after T. Abdumomunov

National Academic Drama Theater named after Toktobolot Abdumomunov By the decision of the Central Committee of the Kyrgyz Regional Committee of the Bolshevik Party of the Kyrgyz Autonomous Region, for the purpose of agitation and propaganda of Soviet power among the mountain people, on October 11, 1926, a decision was made to create a musical-drama studio in the city of Pishpek. November 2, 1926, is considered the birthday of the theater. The first head of the studio was the actor of the

19.04.2018, 14:17
Kyrgyz State Circus
Theaters

Kyrgyz State Circus

Circus in Bishkek on Frunze Street One of the many attractions of Bishkek is the State Circus, located on Frunze Street. It was built in 1976 according to the design of renowned architects L. Segal, B. Shardin, A. Nezhurin, and D. Leontovich. The establishment was opened on the initiative and with the funds of local authorities, as the circus was one of the most popular forms of entertainment for children in the Soviet Union. Before the construction of this building of the Circus, the previous

18.04.2018, 03:12
Kyrgyz State Youth and Children's Theater named after B. Kydykeeva
Theaters

Kyrgyz State Youth and Children's Theater named after B. Kydykeeva

When was the Kyrgyz Youth Theater created? The Kyrgyz Youth Theater was established in the late 1920s. After existing for about fifteen years, the theater was closed in 1943. The reason for this was the death of the long-time chief director of the theater, Otunchu Sarbagisheva. During the Great Patriotic War, when a total shortage of personnel was a common occurrence, there was no one to replace the talented creative leader.

18.04.2018, 02:14
Kyrgyz State Puppet Theatre named after M. Zhangaziev
Theaters

Kyrgyz State Puppet Theatre named after M. Zhangaziev

The puppet theater in Kyrgyzstan was established for the first time in 1938. For a long time, Kyrgyz children, as well as many adults, loved performances featuring a dancing wooden goat. The Kyrgyz also had other games reminiscent of various forms of puppetry. The most famous and beloved entertainer at the beginning of our century, a master of such games and an enthusiast of puppet theater, was Adamkaly Baybatyrov, who performed puppet shows for audiences even before the establishment of a

18.04.2018, 01:33
Kyrgyz State Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov
Theaters

Kyrgyz State Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov

When was the Kyrgyz Philharmonic established? The Philharmonic was established in October 1936 on the basis of the folk instruments orchestra of the Kyrgyz State Theater. Founded in 1936 on the basis of the folk instruments orchestra, the Philharmonic did not have its own concert hall for many years. Concerts were held in the halls of "Komvuz," in a music school, in a tiny hall on Dzerzhinsky Boulevard, and in the hall of the Ministry of Agriculture. During the warm season, concerts

18.04.2018, 00:46
Issyk-Kul Regional Musical and Drama Theater named after Djantoshev
Theaters

Issyk-Kul Regional Musical and Drama Theater named after Djantoshev

The Issyk-Kul Regional Musical and Drama Theater named after K. Jantoshov is currently the only professional theater in the region. According to archival data, the Issyk-Kul Regional Musical and Drama Theater named after K. Jantoshov was established in 1937. The organizer of the first creative team was K. Urmanbetov, along with his like-minded directors T. Kurmanov, D. Koychumanov, and B. Korolkov. The first actors of the theater included A. Zhankorozova, M. Junushev, A. Boobekov, A.

17.04.2018, 23:55
Children's Musical Theater "Taberik"
Theaters

Children's Musical Theater "Taberik"

"Taberik" - Song and Dance Ensemble of the Palace of Pioneers and Schoolchildren named after K. Jakypov On April 6, 1957, the administration of the Frunze Palace of Pioneers and Schoolchildren decided to unite the disparate circles into a song and dance ensemble of the Palace of Pioneers and Schoolchildren named after K. Jakypov. In 1990, the collective was renamed the Children's Musical Theater "Taberik".

15.04.2018, 21:58
State National Russian Drama Theater named after Ch. Aitmatov
Theaters

State National Russian Drama Theater named after Ch. Aitmatov

Russian Drama Theater Named After Ch. Aitmatov In 1935, the Government of the Kyrgyz Soviet Socialist Republic adopted a resolution to establish an independent Russian drama theater. Newspaper publications from those years reflect the significant importance attributed to this event. To this day, the State Academic Russian Drama Theater remains the only Russian theater in the Republic. The core of the troupe consisted of graduates from GITIS (teachers — People's Artist of the USSR N. N.

15.04.2018, 20:42
Bishkek City Drama Theater named after A. Umuraliyev
Theaters

Bishkek City Drama Theater named after A. Umuraliyev

Bishkek City Dramatic Theater named after A. Umuraliev The Bishkek City Dramatic Theater named after A. Umuraliev is a non-profit organization established by the Bishkek city administration in the form of an institution. The theater was founded in 1993 by the People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic Arsen Umuraliev and theater critic Tsitsygma Umuralieva as an alternative to the academic forms of state theaters. The theater's program is aimed at different age groups of the urban

15.04.2018, 20:15
Memorial Museum "Ata-Beyit"
Museums

Memorial Museum "Ata-Beyit"

The memorial complex "Ata-Beyit" is a structural subdivision of the Bishkek city administration. The "Ata-Beyit" memorial complex is a cultural, tourist, and environmental protection institution created to ensure the preservation, restoration, study, and public presentation of a holistic historical, cultural, and natural complex, as well as material and spiritual values in their historical, cultural, and natural environment, for cultural and educational, and

10.04.2018, 17:32
Numismatic Museum of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan
Museums

Numismatic Museum of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan

National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic Museum On May 6, 1998, a numismatic exhibition dedicated to the 5th anniversary of the introduction of the national currency of the Kyrgyz Republic was organized at the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, and in December 1998, the exhibition was transformed into the numismatic museum of the bank. The exhibition of the numismatic museum of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic features monetary signs that were in circulation in the territory of

10.04.2018, 16:58
Outdoor Sculpture Museum – Oak Park. Video
Museums

Outdoor Sculpture Museum – Oak Park. Video

Where is the Open-Air Sculpture Museum located in Bishkek? The Open-Air Sculpture Museum is located in the central part of Bishkek, where a beautiful oak park was established in 1980, and in the center of which a fountain called "12 bowls" was installed. The museum was created in 1984, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Kyrgyz SSR. All sculptures were donated to the city by Kyrgyz sculptors who participated in the international symposium of sculptors in

10.04.2018, 16:40
Museum of Ch. Aitmatov (Talas Region)
Museums

Museum of Ch. Aitmatov (Talas Region)

Where is the Chingiz Aitmatov Museum located? The Ch. Aitmatov Museum is located in the village of Sheker in the Talas region, not far from the border with Uzbekistan. In this village, the famous writer Chingiz Torokulovich Aitmatov was born in 1928 and lived for nearly two decades. The museum is situated in an old house where the great son of the Kyrgyz people spent his childhood and youth. In this same village, at the age of 14, Chingiz Aitmatov became the secretary of the village council.

10.04.2018, 16:00
Memorial House-Museum of M. Frunze
Museums

Memorial House-Museum of M. Frunze

Kyrgyz State Memorial House-Museum of M.V. Frunze This is the first museum in Kyrgyzstan dedicated to the life and activities of Mikhail Frunze, which was opened in Bishkek in 1925. This house was where he spent his childhood and youth. The original setting of that time has been preserved intact. Everything here reminds of the years when the future commander lived here.

10.04.2018, 15:28
Memorial House Museum named after Aaly Tokombaev
Museums

Memorial House Museum named after Aaly Tokombaev

House Museum named after A. Tokombaev Tokombaev is a well-known Kyrgyz akyn, poet, and composer. His house has been transformed into a museum dedicated to his life and work. He contributed to the standardization of the Kyrgyz language in modified Cyrillic. The museum hosted an exhibition in memory of the mass migration of Kyrgyz people to China in 1916, following the uprising against the tsarist regime. It is located in a two-story house surrounded by trees, on the street of the same name. The

10.04.2018, 15:01
Memorial House-Museum of I. Razzkov
Museums

Memorial House-Museum of I. Razzkov

Memorial House-Museum of Ishak Razzakov This museum complex was established not long ago, on December 25, 2005. The exhibition is entirely dedicated to Ishak Razzakov — a famous Kyrgyz politician and statesman. Razzakov is known for being the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the country. This great figure in the history of Kyrgyzstan has been awarded the honorary title of Hero of the Republic. Here, more than 300 photographs and over a hundred documents -

10.04.2018, 14:44
Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev
Museums

Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev

Art Gallery in Kyrgyzstan The Gapar Aitiev National Museum of Fine Arts is the main artistic treasure of Kyrgyzstan. First, let’s explain who Gapar Aitiev is. This individual is a source of pride for Kyrgyzstan. He was one of the first Soviet Kyrgyz artists, a people's artist of the Kirghiz SSR and the USSR. He is the author of poetic landscapes full of epic tranquility, such as "Collective Farm Yard," "Noon on Issyk-Kul," "Surroundings of Andijan," as well

08.04.2018, 20:24
Kyrgyz State Museum of Literature and Art named after Toktogul Satylganov
Museums

Kyrgyz State Museum of Literature and Art named after Toktogul Satylganov

Where is the Toktogul Literary Museum located? The Toktogul Literary Museum is located in the city of Bishkek. Toktogul Satylganov was a great Kyrgyz improvisational poet, virtuoso komuz player, and outstanding composer who lived in the last century. The museum showcases materials about the life and work of this esteemed figure of Kyrgyzstan, and it also houses his works. The museum was established on October 5, 1989, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Toktogul Satylganov.

08.04.2018, 19:55