Tag: Kyrgyzstan
Spotify expands to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
Spotify is coming to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Local music distributors see the arrival of the Swedish streaming service not as a game changer but rather as another sign of the… [...]
[Newsletter] Matraimov’s millions
This is a copy of our newsletter dated 22 February 2021. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox every Monday. This newsletter is dedicated to post-Soviet… [...]
Herd of camels
Camel herd with their shepherd in Boirok-Bulak, Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Théo Saffroy (France) This photo is part of the series “Camel shepherd”, shot in 2020. Find more of the… [...]
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The garden
Asel and her family enjoy the summer in their garden. Photo : Irina Unruh Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]
Matraimov’s millions: the story of a Kyrgyz corruption scandal
The Matraimov corruption scandal has had a significant resonance across Kyrgyz society and has been a driver of ongoing protests in Kyrgyzstan. But the question of whether Raimbek Matraimov, a… [...]
Equestrian sport in snow
A game of Kok Boru in Dodomol, in the district of Toguz-Toro, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Victoria Molina Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]
[Newsletter] A fistful of som
This is a copy of our newsletter dated 15 February 2021. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox every Monday. This newsletter is dedicated to post-Soviet… [...]
After the Storm
The previous night’s snow storm won’t keep Janat from his daily tasks. Through the window, he is looking for a patch of grass for his cows to graze on. [...]
On the road with Maksat
“On the road with Maksat” is an ongoing project by Irina Unruh. During her travels in Kyrgyzstan, she spent many hours in a car with the driver Maksat. Credit: Irina… [...]
Shepherd and camel
Shepherd on his horse and a camel in Boirok-Bulak, Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Théo Saffroy (France) This photo is part of the series “Camel shepherd”, shot in 2020. Find more… [...]