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Kyrgyz horses

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
Alikeyev

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
Altynai Botoyarova

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
Red Roof Bishkek

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
women making dolls

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
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
Bromide bros (Tajikistan presidential administration)

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
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
A bus in Bishkek on June 24

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
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
Medicine man (president.kg)

Kyrgyzstan: President prescribes poison root for COVID-19

The health minister then drank the concoction at a press conference.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 16, 2021
Not modeling caution: A meeting of the Uzbek and Kyrgyz presidents on March 11 (Uzbek government handout)

As a possible new COVID-19 wave looms, Central Asia is napping

The region appears wholly unprepared for the latest rise in cases.
Mar 17, 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

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