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The Cabinet of Ministers made changes to the resolution on the maximum staffing levels of employees in scientific organizations of Kyrgyzstan

Recently, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, approved amendments to the resolution "On the Conditions of Labor Payment and Staffing of Scientific and Scientific-Technical Organizations" dated February 7, 2025, No. 64. This decision is aimed at supporting the functioning of the "Research Institute of the Botanical Garden named after E. Gareev" of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic under the President of the Kyrgyz

11.02.2026, 18:32
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Appointment of the President of the National Academy of Sciences and the New Election System: What Reforms Await the Academy of Sciences? Interview with K. Abdrakhmatov

In 2025, a new version of the legislation concerning the National Academy of Sciences was implemented, leading to changes in its operational rules. Relevant subordinate legislation will soon come into effect, after which significant reforms are expected for the academy. The AKIpress correspondent met with the president of the National Academy of Sciences, Kanat Abdrakhmatov, to discuss what changes the new version of the law brings.

11.02.2026, 17:45
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In the city of Manas, a subject olympiad for school students is taking place.

In Manas, at secondary school No. 5 named after B. Osmonov, the second stage of the republican olympiad for school students has begun, covering the city and the district. In this competition, 593 students from all educational institutions in the city are participating, testing their knowledge in various subjects. The opening of the event was attended by the deputy mayor of Manas, Gülbarçın Tashtanbekova. Based on the results of the second stage, the winners will be able to participate at the

11.02.2026, 14:20
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In the city of Osh, old buildings of 2 schools will be demolished.

In the Osh region, the construction of 10 new educational institutions is planned. According to information from local authorities, a meeting was held on February 10 to discuss the construction of new schools. The mayor of the Osh region, Жеңишбек Токторбаев, and the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Нурдан Орунтаев, participated in this event.

11.02.2026, 13:20
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In Osh, the construction of 10 new schools has begun. List and addresses

In 2026, the republican budget provides for the construction of 20 educational institutions in Bishkek, 10 in Osh, and 6 in Manas. On February 10, Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaev, together with the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, and heads of relevant departments, reviewed the projects for social facilities and the sites where new schools will be built in the city of Osh.

11.02.2026, 12:02
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Planned Rotation of Heads of District and City Education Departments: Preliminary List

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has announced an upcoming rotation of heads of several territorial education departments in various districts and cities of the country. This information was confirmed by representatives of the ministry in a conversation with a correspondent from Turmush. Plan for the rotation of heads of territorial education departments: 1 Ashyrbaeva M.E. Head of the Moscow District Education Department Head of the Panfilov District Education Department Q1 2026 2 Arykov

11.02.2026, 11:53
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This year, 36 new schools will be built in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, it is planned to build 36 new educational institutions in 2023, stated Mayor Aibek Junushaliev at a meeting of the Ministry of Education's board. According to him, construction work on 20 of these schools has already begun. 33 educational institutions will be financed from both the republican budget and off-budget sources, while 3 schools are planned to be built using city budget funds.

10.02.2026, 18:42
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A Unified Regulation Developed for Conducting the Competition for Directors of Educational Organizations

A unified regulation for the competition for directors of educational institutions has been developed. This was announced by Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva at a meeting of the Ministry of Education and Science. As the minister noted, previously there were different regulations for conducting competitions among directors of schools, kindergartens, vocational lyceums, and colleges.

10.02.2026, 18:23
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The Ministry of Construction suspended the construction of a high-rise building near school No. 61 and withdrew the construction documents.

According to the instruction of the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdana Oruntaeva, the construction of a 14-story residential building near School No. 61 has been temporarily halted, and the title documents for this project have been annulled. The press service of the Ministry of Construction confirmed this information. The situation surrounding the construction has attracted public attention, and a video appeal from local residents expressing their

10.02.2026, 18:01
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In 2025, 91 kindergartens were opened in Kyrgyzstan

In 2025, 91 kindergartens were built and began operating in Kyrgyzstan. This data is presented in the final report of the Ministry of Education and Science. Out of the total number, 32 kindergartens were created using funds from the republican budget.

10.02.2026, 18:01
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The coverage of preschool education for children reached 51%

In 2025, according to the Ministry of Education, 51% of children aged 3 to 5 years, which amounts to 320 thousand, gained access to preschool education in 2,344 institutions. Out of the total number of kindergartens, 490 are private. The number of kindergartens increased by 347 compared to the previous year, 2024. Additionally, 560 short-term kindergartens were organized throughout the republic, which were able to reach 32,200 children.

10.02.2026, 17:49
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More than 18,000 children with disabilities study in regular schools, - Ministry of Education

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, Gulshan Abdildaeva, the chief specialist of the Department of School and Extracurricular Education of the Ministry of Education and Science, announced that 327 correctional classes have been opened in 44 schools in Kyrgyzstan. In these classes, 4,270 children are receiving education as part of the inclusive education program.

10.02.2026, 17:45
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In the last 5 years, 24 schools have been built in Bishkek

At a meeting of the Ministry of Education's board, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, announced information about the construction of 24 schools in the city over the past five years. According to him, among them, 9 are new buildings, while 15 are expansions of existing schools.

10.02.2026, 17:45
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In Naryn, a new educational building with 500 seats was opened at the Chkalov School

In Naryn, a grand opening ceremony was held for the new building of secondary school No. 2, named after V. P. Chkalov, which accommodates 500 students. As reported by a Turmush correspondent, during the event, guests were able to familiarize themselves with the classrooms and the conditions for extracurricular activities. Participants enjoyed vibrant performances by the students:

10.02.2026, 17:40
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The Ministry of Education's Collegium has started in Bishkek

A meeting of the Ministry of Education is taking place in Bishkek. Among the participants are significant figures such as Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova, as well as Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktay Urmambetov. Additionally, the event includes the Deputy Minister of Education, Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev, and Chairperson of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh

10.02.2026, 17:14
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In the residential area of Krasny Stroitiel after a major renovation, kindergarten No. 67 "Balastan" with 246 places has been opened.

In Krasny Stroitiel, a ceremonial opening of the renovated kindergarten No. 67 "Balastan" took place after a major renovation. The press service of the Bishkek mayor's office reported this on February 10. Among those present at the event were Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, Vice-Speaker of the Bishkek City Council Zhyldyzbek Abdrayimov, as well as representatives of the local administration and

10.02.2026, 16:52
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The GKNB Returned a Building and Land Plot of a Kindergarten to the State in Kyzyl-Kiya

In the Batken region, in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, a kindergarten building has once again become the property of the state. This became known on February 10 thanks to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). Experts from the state committee found that in 1996, the kindergarten building with an area of 533.3 sq.m and a land plot of 2200 sq.m were illegally transferred into private ownership of the joint-stock company "Nur-KM." This occurred

10.02.2026, 16:48
The best driving school cadets in the Kyrgyz Republic will be allowed to take the exam after 4 months.
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The best driving school cadets in the Kyrgyz Republic will be allowed to take the exam after 4 months.

In Kyrgyzstan, under the instruction of President Sadyr Japarov, work is underway to update the educational standards for driving schools. This was reported by Kanbek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's office. He noted that in a test mode, cadets who demonstrate excellent results will have the opportunity to take exams just four months after the start of their training.

09.02.2026, 16:00