This is a translation of the post by Mirsulzhan, that originally appeared on the Russian version of neweurasia.
On the first day of the protests – participants slept in tents. They didn’t very much participated in …

This is a translation of the post by Mirsulzhan, that originally appeared on the Russian version of neweurasia.
My teacher on political forecasting believes that “meetings will be finished, as people have not supported Kulov’s team”. …

Unlike yesterday, today the situation was not so tense. I am glad to the fact that there were not any riots or disorders during the night, as it was on March 24, 2005, though there …

The first day of the protests in Bishkek has passed. Despite the predictions of many people, the day passed comparatively peacefully, without any serious incidents, though the situation during the whole day was really tense. …

April Fool’s Day is known as one of the most cheerful holidays of the year. On this day, people usually play jokes on each other. An article on Akipress.kg is the best example of this. …

Editor’s Note: What follows is part of a cross-blog survey that sheds light on the rich ethnic tapestry of Central Asia.
The Ferghana Valley, especially its Kyrgyzstani part (southern Kyrgyzstan), has always fascinated people from all …

It’s happened! Finally, one of the greatest singers of Russia’s pop-music stage, originally from Bishkek, Svetlana Nazarenko, the lead singer of the band Gorod 312, was awarded the honorary title of “Honored Artist of Kyrgyz …

Everyone in Kyrgyzstan along with great number of people from neighboring countries knows that Kulov is a family name of Felix Sharshenbaevich Kulov, former prime-minister of Kyrgyzstan. But have you ever heard that “Kulov” is …

Yesterday, Kyrgyzstan was shocked by the news about the traffic accident in Saudi Arabia with 43 pilgrims who were returning in the bus from Mecca after performing Hajj, fifth pillar of Islam. Two buses crashed …

Today, early in the morning at about 2:00, I was suddenly awakened by the noise of falling CD cases from the shelf. My bed shook, the roof and windows were clattering. It lasted only …