Kyrgyzstan

Eating 'Gülboto' in Kyrgyzstan In Kyrgyzstan, soil or clay known as “gülboto” is eaten by many people with the belief that it meets the body’s need for vitamins and minerals. In Kyrgyzstan, some people eat gülboto, especially in rural and…

Radon Springs Near Bishkek Thermal radon water springs around Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, both heal various diseases and attract local and foreign tourists. The radon thermal water spring is located 35 kilometers from Bishkek, at…

Kyrgyz craftsman Sadyrbek Sagynbayev has been crafting the traditional instrument komuz from the trees of the steppe for 15 years. The komuz, one of the national symbols of the Kyrgyz people, is believed to date back to the Göktürk era.…

Russian President Vladimir Putin was officially welcomed in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, during his state visit. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov greeted him at Manas International Airport with traditional music and dance. A…

Archaeologists in Kyrgyzstan’s Chuy region have uncovered stone remains depicting a female figure from the early Turkic period. The discovery was made during excavations at the Borombay archaeological complex near Kyzyl-Oktyabr village in…

A Living Tradition of the Steppe Artisans in Kyrgyzstan keep felt culture alive by using felt in traditional yurt construction, rugs, clothing, and decorative items.Felt culture, which has been an integral part of both daily life and the…

In Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital, mosques are more than places of worship—they are spaces of peace, harmony, and education that unite different segments of society. When Kyrgyzstan declared independence in 1991, there were about 40 mosques…

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced in Bishkek that Türkiye and Kyrgyzstan signed a new 77-item action plan to expand cooperation in trade, energy, industry, transportation, agriculture, culture, and tourism. He emphasized that…

The 9th Türkiye-Kyrgyzstan Turkish Film Days began in Bishkek with the premiere of Murat Fıratoğlu’s “One of the Days Hemme Died.” The event, supported by both countries’ culture ministries, brought Turkish actors and directors to…

Rescue efforts for Russian mountaineer Natalya Nagovitsina, stranded at 7,100 meters on Victory Peak in Kyrgyzstan, have been called off. The Kyrgyz Mountaineering Federation said there is no sign of her survival after days of drone…