Tag: Kyrgyzstan
Colourful Accents
Against the white of the snow in the Jyrgalan Valley in eastern Kyrgyzstan, the clothes on the clothesline look particularly colorful. Credit: Justine Paci Find all of our photos… [...]
Kyrgyzstan elects Sadyr Japarov and opts for presidential government
Kyrgyzstan’s snap presidential election resulted in a landslide victory for Sadyr Japarov. The vote came at the same time as a referendum on the population’s preferred form of government, with… [...]
Class room
Women come together for a weekly course session in the office of the Mutakalim organization in Osh, in western Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Danil Usmanov This photo is part of our… [...]
Going for a cup of Kumys
Invitation to drink Kumys, the fermented mare’s milk. Some shepherds can drink several liters of Kumys per day, and may offer about the same amount to passing travelers in… [...]
Sunlight and Snow
At about 40 minutes by car from Bishkek, you can find the breathtaking sights of Ala-Archa National Park. For the braver ones, there is an even more rewarding… [...]
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Cemetery in the snow
This cemetery in a small village in the province of Naryn in the north of Kyrgyzstan looks especially peaceful under the thick snow cover. Credit: Justine Paci (France) Find… [...]
Winter landscape
Ala-Kul Lake in the north of Kyrgyzstan lies at an altitude of 3560 meters – no wonder that the surrounding area forms a fairy-tale snowy landscape several months a… [...]
Kyrgyzstan struggling to meet electricity demand this winter
With low water levels in its main reservoir, Kyrgyzstan is struggling to keep up with the increasing demand for electricity this winter. Deputy Prime Minister Ravshan Sabirov warned this increase… [...]
Kyrgyzstan: voters face choice of 18 candidates in January election
Kyrgyzstan is holding a snap presidential election on 10 January. Candidates include well-known politicians, businessmen and even a self-proclaimed god. The country will also be voting on a constitutional reform… [...]
Landscape of magical lakes
In southern Kyrgyzstan, where the Pamir mountain range begins, there is a magical landscape around the Tulpar-Kul lakes. Credit: Josephine Kjaer (Denmark) Find… [...]
Central Asian rap in 10 tracks
Hip hop, which appeared in America in the 1970s, has long since become a worldwide phenomenon adapting and evolving in each new environment. Central Asia is no exception, as a… [...]
Can Sadyr Japarov fulfil his promises?
Sadyr Japarov went from prisoner to prime minister and interim president of Kyrgyzstan. It’s still too early to say whether he will be able to fulfil his many promises. Sadyr… [...]