Incidents / Excursions / Video

Former head of the Mirmakhmudov rural council detained in connection with the funding of the Jengo organized crime group. Video

According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the former head of the Mirmakhmudov rural council, known as G. Sh. M., has been detained. He is suspected of receiving income from the LLC "Nookat Universal Bazar" through affiliated individuals, which was then used to finance the organized crime group Jengo. During operational activities, it was established that a land plot of 14,276.28 square meters, belonging to LLC

21.11.2025, 13:38

Local news / Excursions / Exclusive

Former Interior Ministry employee heads the Iskhak-Polotkhan rural council in the Kadamjai district

The head of the rural administration of Iskhak-Polotkhan in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region has been appointed Baktybek Toktobaevich Iskenderov. Baktybek Iskenderov was born on February 20, 1970, in the village of Orozbekov, which previously belonged to the Frunze district, now known as the Kadamjay district. He is an economist and studied at the Jalal-Abad State University from 2005 to 2014.

21.11.2025, 12:52

Politics / Excursions / Exclusive

Former Deputy Governor of Issyk-Kul Region Becomes a Deputy

A new deputy has been elected to the Karakol City Council — Ulan Tursunbaev. The chairman of the council, Sanjar Tashtanbek uulu, presented him with a certificate at the XIV session, where he took the place of Moldotashyev Dokturbay Urkasymovich, representing the "Yyman Nuru" party.

20.11.2025, 19:21

Local news / Excursions

Former Harvard President Steps Away from Public Life Following Release of Epstein's Letters

Larry Summers, who previously served as president of Harvard University, has decided to temporarily step back from public life. This decision came in the wake of the publication of his correspondence with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. The information was reported by BBC, citing official sources. In a statement made on Monday evening, Summers expressed "deep regret" regarding his past contacts with Epstein and announced his intention to focus on restoring his image. He noted

18.11.2025, 15:46

In the world / Excursions / Exclusive

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sentenced to Death

In Bangladesh, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received a death sentence from the International Criminal Tribunal. This decision was made in absentia and is related to charges of crimes against humanity that she committed during the unrest that occurred last year, as reported by Kazinform, citing NDTV. The court found Hasina guilty on three counts, concluding a months-long trial in which she was accused of using brutal measures to suppress student protests. These events led to the

17.11.2025, 16:28

Excursions / History

Former Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Dil V. I. delivered a speech on cooperation in the Bundestag of Germany.

On November 12, former Vice Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Valery Isidorovich Dil delivered a report at the economic forum "Trade in an Era of Change," held in the Bundestag of Germany. In his speech, he discussed the current state of trade and economic relations between Kyrgyzstan and Germany, as well as the prospects for their development in the context of the changing geopolitical situation.

14.11.2025, 10:13

Excursions / Exclusive

Former director of GP "Kyrgyzkomur" and his acquaintance charged with concealing coal production volumes and attempting to destabilize the situation in the country — the court issued a verdict

The Supreme Court upheld the ruling of the appellate court concerning the former head of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzkomur," which operates under the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, as well as his associate. A.K.Y. previously held various leadership positions at "Kyrgyzkomur" and has a background in the country's internal affairs system.

12.11.2025, 12:11

Local news / Shopping tours

A South Korean Reality Show Filmed in Kyrgyzstan

The shooting of the second season of the South Korean reality show EIDER Chalet has been completed in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the Department of Tourism, informing about the project's results. The development of the visit program lasted two months and covered regions such as Bishkek, as well as Chui and Issyk-Kul regions.

10.11.2025, 21:25

Local news / Video / Mountaineering

In "Ala-Archa," a Russian climber with a leg injury was rescued

Last night in the "Ala-Archa" mountains, assistance was provided to a 29-year-old climber from Russia who sustained a leg injury. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the accident occurred near the summit of "Ratzek's Cabin," after which the man contacted the emergency services. Four rescuers from the State Center for Rescue Training, who were in the "Ala-Archa" natural park, were dispatched to assist the victim. They provided

09.11.2025, 13:43

Incidents / Excursions

Former mayor of Tokmak and his subordinates received prison sentences for corruption

Confiscation of property will also be part of the sentence Maksat Nusuvaliev, the former mayor of Tokmak, was convicted of corrupt activities and sentenced to 13 years in prison with confiscation of his property, according to the decision of the Oktyabrsky District Court in Bishkek.

07.11.2025, 18:35

Local news / Mountaineering

Residents are unhappy with the road construction to "Ala-Too Resort." What did the Ministry of Transport respond?

Residents of the village of Kyzyl-Kiya (Sovetskoye), located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, are protesting against the movement of trucks that deliver sand for the construction of a road to the "Ala-Too Resort." This was reported by readers of the publication Kaktus.media. According to them, the road surface is in a deplorable state. Due to the lack of watering, dust and mud from passing vehicles accumulate on the road.

06.11.2025, 18:43

Politics / Excursions

Elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. Ex-KGB Officer Denied Registration Due to Photo with Kolbaev

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the refusal to register Ilyas Amangaziyev, who nominated his candidacy for the multi-mandate electoral district No. 25 in the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. In addition, Abdivali uulu Damirbek also received a refusal in registration, who was running in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 12. According to the working group and the Border Service of the KR, he spent 232 days outside the country from October 23, 2022, to

03.11.2025, 13:21

Incidents / Excursions

Former advisor to the President of Kazakhstan killed in a fight

Erzhan Babakumarov. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. According to Orda.kz, citing the Astana police, Erzhan Babakumarov, who was 56 years old, died as a result of a fight. Preliminary reports indicate that a conflict arose between him and his 36-year-old acquaintance, leading to a verbal altercation. During the confrontation, Babakumarov sustained injuries that turned out to be fatal. The police have already initiated a criminal case for murder.

31.10.2025, 10:22

Sports / Mountaineering

"Al-Ittihad" knocked out "Al-Nassr" with Ronaldo from the Saudi King's Cup

The match, which attracted the attention of many fans, lived up to all expectations. In the first half, Al-Ittihad player Benzema opened the scoring by converting a penalty. Despite Al-Nassr controlling the game, in the second half, Romarinho increased his team's lead.

29.10.2025, 16:33

Local news / Mountaineering

"Abdysh-Ata" lost to "Al-Shabab" and seriously complicated their path to the playoffs

The start of the match was promising for "Abdysh-Ata": already in the 9th minute, forward Artem Belyi opened the scoring with a long-range shot, putting his team ahead. However, the end of the first half created tension for the Kant team. Goalkeeper Sultan Chomoev failed to reliably clear the ball after a set piece, and Majid Al-Saladi took advantage of the situation, equalizing the score in the 44th minute.

29.10.2025, 12:12

Politics / Excursions

Former judge of the Ton district demanded the resignation of judges of the Bishkek city court

Gulzat Abdinasirova, who previously held the position of chairperson of the Ton District Court in the Issyk-Kul region, made a public statement regarding the decision of the Bishkek City Court in her case. She also addressed high-ranking officials, including President Sadyr Japarov, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, and Chairman of the Supreme Court Mederbek Satyyev. Recall that Abdinasirova was arrested on September 27, 2024, on suspicion of corruption.

29.10.2025, 07:59

Incidents / Excursions

Ex-wife of Dmitry Bivol declared wanted

According to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, on October 21, 2025, Ekaterina Bivol, known for her public activities, made unacceptable statements that insulted the Kyrgyz people.

25.10.2025, 19:51

Mountaineering

At the "Ala-Archa" residence, the wedding of Sadyr Japarov's nephew is taking place.

On the evening of October 25, a wedding took place at the "Ala-Archa" residence for Danadil Japarov, the nephew of President Sadyr Japarov. This information was confirmed by several sources familiar with the situation in political circles, reports Kaktus.media. According to the data, high-profile officials, representatives of the political elite, businessmen, as well as relatives and friends of the newlyweds attended the event. Guests were prohibited from using mobile phones and other

25.10.2025, 19:47

In the world / Other types of tourism

Anonymous "friend" of Trump donated $130 million to the Pentagon for military salaries

According to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, these funds are to be used exclusively for paying salaries and benefits to military personnel. This decision contradicts standard practice, as military funding is typically based on budget appropriations approved by Congress, as reported by CNN. Questions have arisen in Congress and among experts regarding the identity of the donor and the reasons for such a significant donation. It is emphasized that the specified amount is insufficient to fully

25.10.2025, 12:21

Excursions / Exclusive

Former mayor of the city of Kadamjay has received a new position

Tolkunzhan Metinovich Kambarov has been appointed as the acting head of the culture department of the Kadamjai district in the Batken region. Kambarov, who is currently 51 years old, has significant management experience, including the position of mayor of the city of Kadamjai, as well as the head of the Kadamjai district state administration and director of the Abdykadir Orozbekov Museum.

24.10.2025, 10:30

Other types of tourism

Jeeping in Kyrgyzstan

Jeeping Jeeping, or off-road driving in large SUVs, is a favorite activity for real men. Off-roading in mountainous conditions is even more exciting, as the typical impassable mud is combined with a challenging landscape, steep descents, and insurmountable climbs. Winter jeeping is particularly difficult, especially when it comes to snowy mountains. Not everyone knows how to perfectly prepare their vehicle for a winter march through snowy off-road, and this is exactly what we will discuss now.

06.02.2021, 02:30

Types of tourism / Other types of tourism

Photo Hunt in Kyrgyzstan

Photo Hunting in Kyrgyzstan – A Magnificent Vacation Without Harming Nature Kyrgyzstan is a country of stunning mountains, where almost any corner is a complete scene for a photograph. The beautiful landscapes are impressive in themselves, and if you manage to capture a rare animal in your camera lens, the photograph will be extraordinary. The majesty of the mountains, their secrets and mysteries, the treasures of nature – all of this creates unique compositions of beauty, irresistibly

30.01.2021, 08:00

Fishing

Fishing in the Mountain Rivers of Kyrgyzstan

Fishing in the Rivers of Kyrgyzstan In Kyrgyzstan, there are still many untouched places by civilization. For example, fish can still be found in the rivers. Of course, not many people would specifically travel to fish. It’s quite far! But if you are an avid fisherman and have a few free days in this republic, do not deny yourself the pleasure of "casting" a spinning rod or sitting and watching a float. The result will be such that it brings moral satisfaction. I will try to describe

16.11.2019, 04:36

Diving

The Underwater City of Lake Issyk-Kul

Secret places of the planet. The Kyrgyz are one of the oldest peoples of Central Asia. They created the first union of nomadic tribes in Siberia — the Kyrgyz Khaganate. This name is first mentioned in chronicles in 201 BC as one of the tribes conquered by the Huns, referred to as the kingdom of Gégun, or Jiāng-gūn. The Gyan-gun apparently lived south of the Sayan Mountains, in the territory of present-day Northwest Mongolia near a lake that still bears the name Kyrgyz-nur.

05.02.2019, 13:27

Other types of tourism

Wakeboarding in Bishkek

Wakeboarding - An Extreme Sport As the authors of the idea assure, such a park did not exist not only in Kyrgyzstan but also in all of Central Asia. Recently, the well-known "Park of Love" has been divided into two zones: the Western zone for couples in love and the Eastern zone for extremists. The main organizer of the extreme park, Ivan Kozhevnikov, worked for more than three months to make wakeboarding accessible to any resident of Bishkek.

21.06.2018, 18:51

Rafting

Rafting in Kyrgyzstan

Rafting in Kyrgyzstan for Adventure Tourism Enthusiasts In recent years, active recreation has been gaining increasing popularity worldwide. One of the types of recreation that is rapidly gaining popularity is rafting. So what does the trendy word "rafting" mean? It is one of the forms of adventure tourism, a tourist float down a mountain river on large inflatable rafts, catamarans, or rafts that have good buoyancy, are stable in water, and are suitable for accommodating tourist

21.06.2018, 17:18

Hunting

Hunting with a Taiga

Information Note: As a hunting dog, the Taigan is versatile, demonstrating exceptional hunting qualities; it is used as a tracking and hound dog, and is characterized by its ability to work with both game and birds vocally. To this day, the ancient practice of hunting with a golden eagle has been preserved in Kyrgyzstan. The Taigan, possessing understanding and unquestioning obedience, has proven itself well in tandem with this majestic bird. For these qualities, it is especially valued by

13.10.2017, 15:14

Excursions

Equestrian Club "Ak-Keme"

HORSE RIDING TRAINING:

30.07.2015, 19:01

Mountaineering

Mountaineering in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan, as you know, is a mountainous country with many peaks of varying difficulty. It is also home to 3 peaks that are over 7000 meters high. Therefore, this country is suitable for mountaineering, a very interesting and exciting sport, but at the same time dangerous.

19.04.2015, 13:56

Camping

Camping at the "Three Crowns" Hotel

Camping. For road travelers, the hotel "Three Crowns" on Issyk-Kul offers camping facilities. It is equipped with a self-service kitchen and showers. Camp trailers are available for rent for fishing trips and hunting in picturesque locations along the coast and in the mountains of Issyk-Kul.

19.04.2015, 13:42

Shopping tours

Dordoy Market

Combine your vacation with a visit to the largest goods market in Central Asia!

19.04.2015, 13:33

Bicycle tourism

Bicycle Touring Routes by Difficulty Categories

2 difficulty categories

19.04.2015, 12:59

Bicycle tourism

Styles of Bicycle Tourism

Sportive Bicycle Tourism. This type of tourism on bicycles was invented back in Soviet times. At that time, awards and medals were given for achievements in this "sport." Therefore, to avoid being unfounded in awarding, standards were established. Upon completing the route, it was only necessary to provide "evidence" of its passage: this could be photographs, telegrams, etc. Everyone understood that such a sport was just a game, but they still played. No one could check

19.04.2015, 12:54

Diving

Diving at Lake Kara-Suu

Geographical Information: Lake Kara-Suu is located in the area of the Taktalyk ridge, at the lower reaches of the Kapka-Tash river, at an altitude of 2000m above sea level. The length of the lake is about 6.5 km, width is 1.5 - 2 km, and the average depth of the lake is 90m.

18.04.2015, 08:15

Diving

Diving at Lake Merzbacher

Geographical Reference: In the eastern part of Kyrgyzstan, where the northern and southern arcs of the Tien Shan converge, lies the realm of alpine glaciation. Here, among the highest peaks reaching heights of 6000 meters, lies a mysterious glacial lake that has gained wide fame due to its unique property. Every year it completely drains and seemingly disappears forever, only to be refilled by the meltwaters of the surrounding glaciers.

18.04.2015, 07:54

Diving

Diving at Lake Chatyr-Kul

Geographical information: Chatyr-Kul (Chatyr-Köl) is a closed lake in the Central Tien Shan, Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the Ak-Sai Valley, near the Torugart Pass leading to China. In Kyrgyz, it means "Heavenly Lake."

18.04.2015, 07:47

Diving

Diving at Lake Ekurgankol

Geographical information: Lake Ekyrgenkol is located in the Barskoon Gorge, in the Issyk-Kul region, at an altitude of 3640m above sea level. The lake is 3km long, 1km wide, and has a maximum depth of 20m.

18.04.2015, 07:38

Diving

Diving at Lake Kol-Suu

Geographical Information: The lake is located in the Naryn region, Ak-Sai valley, on the border with China. It is situated in the upper reaches of the Kuruмduk River, a right tributary of Kak-Kiya, at an altitude of 3500-3600 meters above sea level (exact data is not yet available). The lake is of the dam type, formed by a strong earthquake. According to the map, there is no road to the lake, but eyewitness accounts suggest it is accessible. However, only by jeeps or vans. Lake Kol-Suu is one

15.04.2015, 13:52

Diving

Diving at Sonkul

Diving at Song-Kul is possible. There is a normal dirt road leading to the lake. Access to the shore is available almost all around the perimeter of the lake. The lake is interesting for diving because it is located over 3000 meters above sea level. This is already extreme diving. At such a height, breathing is different, and even a simple walk around the area is not easy. Moreover, we were the only ones who dived at Song-Kul with our expedition. This means that the body of water is completely

15.04.2015, 13:50

Diving

Diving at Sary-Chelek

Diving at Sary-Chelek is quite interesting. Good visibility, reaching 22 meters, allows you to fully enjoy the surrounding landscapes. The shores of the lake are rocky and steep, with sheer rock walls, rocky peaks, small grottos, and terraces all abundantly present in the lake. In several places underwater, a submerged forest has been preserved, where many fallen trees have been washed in by the current over the years.

15.04.2015, 13:37

Diving

Diving in Issyk-Kul

Swimming underwater and immersing oneself in this powerful, boundless, and unruly element was a dream of Leonardo da Vinci. The era of accessible diving, which today is perceived as both entertainment and sport, was opened by the inventor of the scuba gear, Jacques-Yves Cousteau. In Kyrgyzstan, diving is a relatively young form of leisure, but it is incredibly captivating. The presence of a high-altitude lake with unique natural, temperature, geographical, and tourist conditions creates all

15.04.2015, 13:31

Diving

Diving at Toktogul Reservoir

Geographical Reference: Toktogul Reservoir is formed by the dam of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station on the Naryn River, located in the Osh region of the Kyrgyz SSR. Its filling began in 1974. Area: 284 km²; volume: 19.5 km³, length: 65 km, maximum width: 12 km, average depth: 69 m, maximum depth: 180 m; the water level fluctuates within 63 m. Elevation above sea level is 880 m.

15.04.2015, 13:28

Mountain tourism

Mountain Tourism

Mountain tourism is a journey in the mountains that involves traversing relatively difficult sections of mountainous terrain, such as slopes, ridges, glaciers, passes, fording mountain streams, and so on.

15.04.2015, 11:21

Excursions

Calendar of Hikes and Trips of the Union of Hiking Tourism for April 2015.

Hiking and Trip Calendar of the Union for the weekends of April 2015. 1. The formation of the group and the final plan for the hike are approved on Thursdays (the day before the weekend hike) from 14:00 to 19:00. For more detailed questions, please contact the Union's office.

15.04.2015, 08:33

Fishing

Recreation Center "Bata"

The recreation center "Bata" will be interesting for everyone who wants to combine relaxation with family and friends with fishing.

15.04.2015, 08:24

Fishing

Fishing Spots (Updated Article)

Naryn

15.04.2015, 08:06

Fishing

Fishing on the Kekemeren River

Approximately a 2-hour journey from the Susamyr River is the Kekemeren River. The Kekemeren River is formed by the confluence of the Susamyr and Western Karakol rivers, flowing 200 km through the gorges of the Inner Tien Shan and emptying into the Naryn River.

15.04.2015, 08:03

Fishing

Western Karakol or Suusamyr

The length of the Suusamyr River is about 80 km. It begins at the watershed of the Ala-Bel Pass (3184 m), flows through the valley of the same name, and merges with the Western Karakol River to form the Kekemeren River.

15.04.2015, 08:00