Tag: Kyrgyzstan
The horse, the economic foundation of Kyrgyzstan
Despite the restriction of horse breeding to collectivised farms during the communist period, Kyrgyzstan remains a major horse breeding country. Horses are bred for travel, work, equestrian sports, meat consumption… [...]
Work in the fields
Near Asel’s village, villagers are busy working in the fields. Credit: Irina Unruh (Germany) This photo is part of our series “Central Asia through the lens of …”, where we present… [...]
Kyrgyzstan: voters approve new constitution in referendum
A new Kyrgyz constitution, proposed by referendum, was approved by 79.3% of voters according to preliminary results. Turnout, however, was low: just over 35%. Voters in Kyrgyzstan have approved a… [...]
Horses in Kyrgyzstan
Maksat explains how important these two horses are for his. For him, life without horses would not be possible in Kyrgyzstan. Credit : Irina Unruh This photo is part… [...]
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Cowboy of the steppe
Far-East Cowboy! This septuagenarian gathers his herd at dusk. After a quick chat, he gets on his horse and disappears into the steppe at full galop! Credit : Cyril… [...]
Siblings on horseback
In rural Kyrgyzstan, people learn to ride horses from an early age – like here, two siblings near Issyk-Kul Lake . Credit : Mareike Müller (Germany) Find all of… [...]
Kyrgyzstan: murder of a young woman sparks public anger
In Kyrgyzstan, thousands of young girls and women are abducted every year for forced marriage. Although the practice was outlawed in 2013, bride kidnapping persists, with devastating consequences for society. [...]
Endless white
In the north of Kyrgyzstan, the landscape resembles an endless ice landscape: the snow-covered mountains seem to merge directly into the clouds. Credit : Justine Paci (France) Find all… [...]
Hope of youth
Alisa, 15 years old, helps her mother during summer time to run their little yard restaurant where they serve homemade dishes. But her wish and hope is to study one… [...]
A Kyrgyz cemetery
Along the roads that cross the Kyrgyz steppes, it is common to come across cemeteries with imposing tombs. Here, a few tombs overlook the village of Kojomkul. Credit: Antoine Béguier (France)… [...]
Sports Palace
The interior of the Bishkek Sports Palace showcases traditional Kyrgyz ornaments. Credit: Antonin Lechat (France) Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]