Tag: Kyrgyzstan
Ghost town
The north shore of Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan has been renowned for its tourist facilities since Soviet times. Located on the wilder south shore of the lake,… [...]
Violence against foreign students in Bishkek
On the night of May 17 to May 18, an angry crowd turned against South Asian students and workers in Bishkek. The attack occurred after a video was published on… [...]
Second life
A german transporter used for hauling vegetables spending his retirement at Lake Song-Köl. Credits : Lisa Moeckel (Germany) Find all of our… [...]
Evening Mood
Sunset close to Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan. Credits : Lisa Moeckel (Germany) Find all of our photos of the day. You can buy some of these… [...]
Graves under the Sun
The play of colours and the outlines of the religious symbols on the graves bathe the moment in the cemetery in Balykchy, Kyrgyzstan in an almost fairytale atmosphere. Credits… [...]
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How is Kyrgyzstan celebrating Nooruz in 2024?
Everyone in Kyrgyzstan is looking forward to a warm and sunny spring after a long and cold winter. Nooruz marks the astronomical start of the spring, or spring equinox, when… [...]
Inside Bishkek’s Metal Boom: Portrait of a Music Pioneer in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek is home to a small but vibrant metal scene. In the still largely traditional Kyrgyz society, local metal artists often struggle to find an audience, produce their… [...]
Queer life under pressure in Kyrgyzstan
The situation of queer people in Kyrgyzstan has worsened in recent years. Repressive laws and negative portrayals in the media are putting the community under increasing pressure. At the same… [...]
Lada towards the Horizon
Not an uncommon image: a Lada on the road through the mountains on the route between Osh and Bishkek Lada towards the Horizon on the road somewhere between Osh… [...]
Snowy Summits
View of Tian Shan Mountains from Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan. Photo: Lisa Moeckel (Germany) Find all of our photos of the day. [...]
Young shepherd boy
Young shepherd boy is getting his family’s large cattle back to the village because the summer pasture period is over, in the At-Bashy region, Kyrgyzstan. Photo:… [...]