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Call Center: After the Road Repair, Traffic Jams in the Village of Jal Increased

A resident of the capital contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. She noted that after the completion of the road reconstruction to the village of Jal, new problems have arisen that complicate life for both passengers and drivers. According to her, the roadway at the roundabout has been fenced off with curbs, even in places where bus stops are located. As a result, there is no stopping pocket, which forces public transport to stop on the roadway, creating traffic jams behind it.

11.12.2025, 20:43
Recreation centers

Residents of Bishkek Concerned About Children's Play in Abandoned Municipal Building. The City Hall Responded

Residents of Matrosov and Karasaev Streets contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media for assistance, demanding that the Bishkek city hall take action regarding the abandoned building located at: Karasaev St., 41. According to them, this structure belongs to the municipality. Previously, it housed the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, but now the building stands empty and abandoned.

11.12.2025, 12:45
Local news / Recreation centers

Call Center: In Kyzyl-Asker, the road was dug up a month ago, but the repairs are not progressing

A resident of Bishkek contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. She reported that the repair work at the bus stop on Dén Xiaoping Avenue in Kyzyl-Asker has been delayed, and now local residents have been forced to navigate the dug-up road for more than a month. “Every day we walk this road, and it causes us pain to see it. It is incredibly difficult for ordinary citizens. Why is there no control over this situation?” - the woman expressed her dissatisfaction.

04.12.2025, 20:59
Recreation centers

Residents of the apartment building on Aitmatov Avenue request repairs for the road near their home. Response from the city hall.

On November 6, residents of house 102/1 on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue appealed to the city authorities to pay attention to their road conditions. “The state of our road leaves much to be desired. In the summer, we take our children to school and commute to work on it. We would like the city hall to pay attention to this,” they stated.

01.12.2025, 10:58
Local news / Recreation centers

Call Center: Residents of Lomonosov Street Oppose the Construction of a Five-Story Building

Local residents of the Lenin District have appealed to the President of Kyrgyzstan with a request to stop the construction of a five-story building at 46b Lomonosov Street. In their opinion, the new building surrounded by private houses will create serious safety risks, worsen living conditions, and complicate transportation links. In their appeal, they emphasize that the street mainly consists of one- and two-story buildings, while the neighboring plot has been designated for multi-story

28.11.2025, 19:30
Local news / Recreation centers

Call Center: Residents of the House on Chuy Avenue Complain About the Dug-Up Courtyard Due to Heating Network Repairs

According to information from the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of the apartment building at Chuy Ave, 113 are expressing dissatisfaction with the condition of their yard, which looks like a construction site after recent work. As the residents reported, on October 22, the contractor who is building a new building nearby was working on the heating networks, but after completing the work, they did not restore order in the yard.

24.11.2025, 13:38
Recreation centers

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
Sports and Entertainment Club "Prado"
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Sports and Entertainment Club "Prado"

The frantic pace of the capital with its eternal hustle and endless pursuit of a better life seems completely incompatible with the measured flow of life in a resort town. However, as practice has shown, such a tandem is possible! In the very center of business life, a haven of relaxation has emerged, named PRADO.

30.07.2015, 19:55
Recreation Center "Ala-Too"
Recreation centers

Recreation Center "Ala-Too"

Entertainment Complex "Ala-Too" Don’t know where to go? The entertainment complex "Ala-Too" is exactly what you need. It includes a restaurant, water park, nightclub, concert hall, and spa complex. Each of us would like to return to childhood for at least a moment, relax, forget about problems at work and home, and just enjoy a good time with friends. Today, all this is possible thanks to the wonder of the water park. It is a great place to restore your spirit and mood

28.07.2015, 23:55