Kyrgyzstan allowing indigenous horses to die out, breeders complain Kyrgyzstan’s indigenous horses, adapted to the country’s high-mountain terrain, are at risk of extinction. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Apr 20, 2023
The folk performer who embodied the spiritual code of Kyrgyz art dies, 53 The surviving popularity of the komuz as a living instrument, rather than a museum artifact, and the flourishing tradition of Kyrgyz folk music is in no small way thanks to Malik Alikeyev, who died on January 17. Nurbek Bekmurzaev Jan 23, 2023
Kyrgyzstan's Miss Universe contestant pressured into apology for highlighting gender-based violence Botoyarova wore a cape during the swimsuit category that bore the stylized image of a woman being subjected to abuse. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 17, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: The exiled Russians offering a Red Roof haven Part of the mission is to ensure that Russians engage constructively with people in their new home. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: The celebrity dolls of Karakol keeping women in work The figures can be found in major American retailers, like Whole Foods. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Sep 2, 2022
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
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
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
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan experiment with vaccines amid lack of public confidence Central Asia’s largest nations are using unique coronavirus vaccines that haven’t been carefully studied. Do they have a choice? Aug 16, 2021
Turkmenistan: Trading places That Central Asia's presidents seemed to enjoy themselves together was itself a breakthrough. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 10, 2021
Armenia changes vaccination policy as Iranian vaccine tourists flock Iranians have been flooding into Armenia to get COVID vaccines, causing Tehran to complain and Yerevan to tighten the rules. Karine Ghazaryan Jul 12, 2021
Georgia: The discreet inevitability of Chinese vaccines A few months ago, the thought of taking a Chinese COVID vaccine was unthinkable to Georgians. Now it’s the norm. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 8, 2021
Turkmenistan: Putting on a show Will Turkmenistan come to Kyrgyzstan’s rescue? Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 29, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: As third COVID-19 wave hits, protection options vanishingly small Cases are rising rapidly and vaccines – for those who want them – are hard to find. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 24, 2021
Uzbeks weigh vaccines: Russian vs. Chinese Vaccine hesitancy in Uzbekistan is high, bred by social media conspiracies that seem credible in a country without accountable authorities. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Jun 2, 2021