Kyrgyzstan

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…

Kyrgyzstan celebrated its 34th Independence Day on August 31 with nationwide events, highlighted in Jalal-Abad, the 2025 Tourism Capital of the Turkic World. President Sadyr Japarov attended the main ceremony, where he praised…

A search is underway for Russian mountaineer Natalya Nagovitsina, stranded at 7,100 meters on Victory Peak in Kyrgyzstan for 15 days after breaking her leg. Drone footage showed her tent but no signs of life, and experts believe she has not…