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cooking plov

Kyrgyzstan: Community, deprivation, passion and joy in the holy month of Ramadan

A look back at how Osh celebrated the Islamic holy month, which ended with 13,000 men praying on the city's main square this morning.
Danil Usmanov May 2, 2022
ulak-tartysh

Kyrgyzstan, where partying is tough and playing is rough

The end of the harvest is a time for ritual partying in southern Kyrgyzstan. The festivities can last for days.
Danil Usmanov Dec 17, 2021
Aisuluu Tynybekova

Kyrgyzstan: Women’s wrestling team overcomes and inspires

Aisuluu Tynybekova conquered poverty, prejudice and depression to win a nation’s respect.
Aigerim Turgunbaeva Oct 11, 2021
What’s the deal? (Kyrgyzstan presidential administration)

Turkmenistan: Putting on a show

Will Turkmenistan come to Kyrgyzstan’s rescue?
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 29, 2021
Old timers (David Trilling)

Domesticated sheep grazed Fergana millennia earlier than thought – new paper

New technologies have allowed archeologists to re-examine how domestic animals spread from the Middle East to Asia.
David Trilling Apr 21, 2021
High drama: The State Opera and Ballet Theater seen in 2014. (Photo: Dan Lundberg / Creative Commons)

Kyrgyzstan: Ballet troupe walkout shines light on culture underspending

Protesting artists chose the visit of their better-paid Russian colleagues to make their point.
Chris Rickleton Mar 9, 2021
A still from Zere Asylbek's new video, Apam Aitkan.

Kyrgyzstan: Zere returns with new plea for action on women’s rights

The artist expects to face more harassment for her song.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 27, 2020
There's no business like mining business: A scene from Meken, which will be available online from July 31.

Kyrgyzstan: Drama about mining protests banned from cinema screens

Censors objected to scenes showing "corruption and bribery" by government officials.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 28, 2020
Not Jeenbekov.

Kyrgyzstan: Security services summon stand-up for questioning

Alymkulova posted a video appearing to show Jeenbekov singing a profanity-laced song.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 15, 2020
Sayasat

Kyrgyzstan: Rapper voices nation’s angst in the time of coronavirus

Sayasat is based on stories pulled straight from the headlines.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 13, 2020
Mulan

Kazakh and Kyrgyz stuntmen feature in Disney’s Mulan

Almaty-based Nomad Stunts is behind many of the action shots.
Aliya Uteuova Jul 12, 2019
A screenshot from Zere Asylbek’s video

Feminist song draws supporters and death threats in Kyrgyzstan

Pleas for civility and respect from Zere Asylbek, a songwriter in Bishkek, have been drowned by rage over her clothing.
Bermet Talant Sep 18, 2018
Gulzada Ryskulova

Perspectives | Kyrgyz pop stars succor Kyrgyzness

Kyrgyzstan’s radio waves are a stage for twisting and pulling at the notion of national identity.
Colleen Wood Sep 13, 2018
Chynara Madinkulova

Kyrgyzstan hosts third Nomad Games, and passes the torch

Kyrgyzstan is turning over the biennial event to other Turkic countries.
Nicholas Muller, Chris Rickleton Sep 7, 2018
woman prepares sumalak

Sumalak, Kyrgyzstan's Nowruz treat for the pure of heart

The treat is more than a food. It's an institution.
Danil Usmanov Mar 22, 2018

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