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Travel, tourism

Osh - "Southern Capital" of Kyrgyzstan

Osh - "The Southern Capital" of Kyrgyzstan. The city of Osh is the administrative center of the Osh region and the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan. The city is located at an altitude of over 1000 m above sea level on the outskirts of the Fergana Valley at the northern foothills of the Kichik-Alai Range. Osh is surrounded on three sides by the spurs of this range, and in the center of the city rises the Suleiman Mountain to a height of over 100 m. It is believed that the prophet

08.02.2014, 07:58
Customs, culture

The Tomb of Manas - an architectural monument of the Middle Ages.

The Tomb of Manas - an architectural monument of the Middle Ages. The unique historical monument of the tomb (mausoleum) of Manas is located 22 km from the city of Talas to the northeast of the city. It belongs to the attractions of the Great Silk Road era that have survived to this day. This monument of medieval architecture in Kyrgyzstan, located in the upper reaches of the Talas River, is the burial place of Kanyzyak-khatun, the daughter of Emir Abuka, and, according to legend, the tomb of

07.02.2014, 22:34
Travel, tourism

Issyk-Kul - the Mountain Pearl.

Issyk-Kul - the Mountain Pearl. The most beautiful and largest lake in Central Asia is Lake Issyk-Kul. It is located between the ridges of the Northern Tien Shan: the sun-facing Kungey Ala-Tuu and the sun-shaded Terskey Ala-Tuu at an altitude of 1609 m above sea level. Issyk-Kul is one of the largest mountain lakes in the world.

07.02.2014, 22:13
Burana - Architectural Heritage of Kyrgyzstan
Attractions of Chuy Region / Travel, tourism

Burana - Architectural Heritage of Kyrgyzstan

Burana - Architectural Heritage. Located 12 km southwest of the present-day town of Tokmak is the medieval settlement of Balasagun, the capital of the Karakhanid Khanate (940 - 1210 AD). The Karakhanid Khanate was the largest feudal state in Central Asia during the 10th-12th centuries. The first Karakhanids conquered most of Eastern Turkestan, Central Tien Shan, Semirechye, and Fergana.

07.02.2014, 21:48
Travel, tourism

Bishkek - the capital of Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek - the capital of Kyrgyzstan. In the center of the Chui Valley, at the northern foothills of the Kyrgyz Range, at an altitude of about 750 - 900 m, lies the largest city of the Kyrgyz Republic, its capital - the city of Bishkek. The area of the city is 127 km².

07.02.2014, 17:40
Nature of Kyrgyzstan

Arslanbob - Unique Walnut Forests

The vast territories of fruit and nut forests in the Arslanbob valley are the largest in the world. The area of the forests 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 brought 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

07.02.2014, 10:14
Customs, culture

Ordo Sakhna Music from Kyrgyzstan of the Folk Ethnographic Theater

Ordo Sakhna – The Folk Ethnographic Theater. Biography. The folk ethnographic theater Ordo Sakhna was established in 1999 and brought together a group of professional musicians, graduates of the conservatory, and laureates of international and regional competitions. The theater is directed by Shamil Djaparov.

06.02.2014, 15:54
Travel, tourism

Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek

Bishkek (Kyrgyz: Бишкек) is the capital of Kyrgyzstan and the largest city in the country. It constitutes a special administrative unit and is a city of republican subordination. Old names include Pishpek and Frunze (named after M. V. Frunze). Population — 874,400 residents (2012).

06.02.2014, 12:02
Travel, tourism

City of Osh. Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz Republic.

Osh is the second most populous city in Kyrgyzstan after Bishkek. According to estimates as of January 1, 2012, the population of the city was 516,200 people. The city administration oversees not only the city of Osh but also 11 suburban villages with a total population of 255,600 residents. The population of the city along with its suburbs was estimated to be 1 million residents (as of 2012).

04.02.2014, 19:08
Travel, tourism

The Beautiful Country Known as Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is a small country bordering Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The main attractions are Issyk-Kul Lake and the city of Bishkek. The Kyrgyz mountains and women are beautiful. You will try fresh water fish dishes, enjoy a vibrant nightlife, meet good people, and especially beautiful girls, as well as great food/wine/nightlife, good highways, tranquility, and greenery. It’s a cool, peaceful place.

04.02.2014, 15:50