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How the Alatau Breed Was Created: The History of the Ilyich Breeding Farm in the Kemin District

The Ilyich State Farm, located in the village of Ilyich in the Kemin district of the Chuy region, was founded in 1930. The head of the library in the village of Ilyich, Gulayim Tursunalieva, shared with a Turmush correspondent information about the hardworking shepherds and milkmaids, as well as about the outstanding elite bulls that became the foundation for breeding offspring.

13.02.2026, 17:35
Incidents

Man beat his wife in Batken district. He has been placed in custody.

In the Batken region, a suspect in domestic violence has been detained. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate, a 40-year-old resident of the village of Buzhum, located in the Suu-Bashy ayil district, has repeatedly subjected his wife to violence. His name is T.A.

13.02.2026, 17:35
In Bishkek, an additional 50,000 subscribers have been connected to gas.
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In Bishkek, an additional 50,000 subscribers have been connected to gas.

The Bishkek city hall reported the completion of all planned activities aimed at preparing for the heating season of 2025/2026. The main goal of these actions is to ensure reliable and stable heating supply for the city. According to information from the city authorities, in 2025, 1 billion 230 million soms have been allocated for repair work to the municipal enterprise "Bishkek TEC". As of now, the repair of 5 energy boilers and 6 turbo units has been completed, and work has been

13.02.2026, 17:33
Fake employees of the GKNB and the National Bank deceived a Bishkek resident out of nearly 1 million soms.
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Fake employees of the GKNB and the National Bank deceived a Bishkek resident out of nearly 1 million soms.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a case of fraud using messengers has been uncovered. A criminal case on this matter is being investigated by the investigative department of the First May District Police. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on September 23, 2025, a group of unknown fraudsters deceitfully contacted the victim via WhatsApp, posing as employees of the GKNB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Bank. As a result of their manipulations, they managed

13.02.2026, 17:31
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Border Service reported the temporary closure of the checkpoint at the Kyrgyz-Chinese border

- According to a statement from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the State Border Service has reported changes to the schedule for the temporary closure of border crossing points on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border at the initiative of the Chinese side. In connection with the celebration of the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), the following border crossing points will temporarily suspend operations:

13.02.2026, 17:30
Exchange of livestock, cotton processing. What else was agreed upon by Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
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Exchange of livestock, cotton processing. What else was agreed upon by Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

On February 13, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev held a working meeting with Kurbon Hakimzoda, the Minister of Agriculture of Tajikistan. During the negotiations, according to the press service of the Government of Kyrgyzstan, the focus was on key areas of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. The main topics of discussion included enhancing the genetic potential of livestock through the exchange of

13.02.2026, 17:30
Economy

Agreements for land for electric charging stations are made for 1 year with an extension up to 3 years, - city hall

- In an interview with Radio, Talantbek Ismailov, the chief specialist of the municipal land market department of the Bishkek city administration, spoke about the rules for allocating land plots for electric charging stations and the current state of affairs in this area. As Ismailov noted, land use agreements are usually concluded for one year, but with the possibility of extending the lease term up to three years.

13.02.2026, 17:23
The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan discussed the Issyk-Kul - Almaty road and logistics centers
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The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan discussed the Issyk-Kul - Almaty road and logistics centers

A recent meeting between the foreign ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev and Ermek Kosherbaev, took place in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The key topics of discussion included the construction of an industrial trade and logistics complex at the border, as well as the establishment of a wholesale distribution center in the Almaty region, which will be used for the storage of agricultural products. Photo

13.02.2026, 17:18
Lavrov announced the development of educational cooperation with Kyrgyzstan
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Lavrov announced the development of educational cooperation with Kyrgyzstan

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia reported on the progress of the project aimed at harmonizing educational programs and involving the relevant agencies in matters concerning Kyrgyzstan. During the "government hour" in the State Duma, Sergey Lavrov outlined the details of cooperation with the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of education.

13.02.2026, 17:17
Restrictions for heavy vehicles introduced at the Too-Ashuu pass
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Restrictions for heavy vehicles introduced at the Too-Ashuu pass

html On the Bishkek - Osh highway, in the area of the Too-Ashuu pass, a temporary restriction has been introduced for heavy trucks with large dimensions. This restriction came into effect at 17:40 from the checkpoint "Sosnovka". According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, road services are working around the clock to ensure safety on the roads. To prevent the formation of ice on some sections, work is being carried out to sprinkle the roads with inert materials. Photo

13.02.2026, 17:16
In "Tazalyk," they reported on the shooting of dogs in one of the houses in Bishkek.
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In "Tazalyk," they reported on the shooting of dogs in one of the houses in Bishkek.

At the specified address, there were more than 30 dogs and over 50 cats in a private home, which significantly exceeds the permissible norms, according to which no more than 2 dogs and 3 cats can be kept in one household. There was also a lack of veterinary passports and vaccination confirmations for the animals, which is a violation of the law. Employees of the MTU, as well as representatives of the internal affairs, sanitary-epidemiological, and veterinary services, visited this address for

13.02.2026, 17:15
Society

Test cabins of the cable car launched in Ala-Archa

In the Ala-Archa Natural Park, testing of the cable car cabins has begun, as reported by readers of Kaktus.media, who shared video recordings. Previously, the park administration informed about the completion of the final adjustments to the safety systems and the preparation of the lift for cargo testing. Staff training is also underway.

13.02.2026, 17:10
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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Will Allocate $50 Million for "Green" Loans for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

- In Bishkek, on February 12, an agreement was signed between the Ministry of Finance and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, under which a concessional loan of $50 million will be provided to the State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Finance. As clarified by the department, the funds received will be used to support micro, small, and medium enterprises engaged in the implementation of "green" and resource-saving

13.02.2026, 17:07
Society

To open Abdykadyrov Street in the city of Osh, 23 residential houses and 3 commercial properties were demolished.

In Osh, several structures were demolished to open the roadway on R. Abdykadyrov Street, as reported by local authorities. According to information from the city hall, a decision was made to demolish buildings on the section from the intersection with Kurmanjan Datka Street to the streets of I. Zakirov, E. Aliyev, and Moldо Niyaz in order to implement plans for creating a passage on Abdykadyrov Street.

13.02.2026, 17:06
Kyrgyzstan Will Become the "Trade Gateway" for Goods from Tajikistan to the EAEU and EU
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Kyrgyzstan Will Become the "Trade Gateway" for Goods from Tajikistan to the EAEU and EU

The first meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan took place in Bishkek, attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda. Political Dialogue and the Border Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that 2025 has become an important milestone in the development of relations between the two states. The successful completion of the border delimitation process has become

13.02.2026, 16:57
Politics

The sentence for journalist Kanyshay Mamyrkulova has been changed.

During the session, the judges partially reviewed the decision of the first instance, canceling the charges under the article on inciting hatred, but upholding the charges of calls for unrest. The journalist's lawyers confirmed this information to Kaktus.media. According to the new court ruling, Mamyrkulova was acquitted under Article 330 "Incitement of racial, ethnic, national, religious, or interregional hostility" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, but she was found

13.02.2026, 16:43