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The Story of Tepkedei Sarala Kızı: Escape to China, Survival, and Return to the Homeland

The story of Tepkedei Sarala kyzy is an example of strength of spirit and a desire for life, despite severe trials. Baktybү Zhanlyshova, a teacher of the Kyrgyz language and literature, spent a long time collecting materials about her life to preserve the memory of her feat. Tepkedei's father-in-law, Tursunbek Ibraimov, also endured difficult times, having been arrested during the repressions, but he preserved many memories reflecting that era.

05.02.2026, 01:53
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"Zhubaylar": Sergey Kalishchuk converted to Islam at 12, and at 25 married a Kyrgyz girl

In the "Couples" section, we present Aidana and Sergey Kalishchuk. Sergey Kalishchuk, born in 1995 in Toktogul, Jalal-Abad region, accepted Islam at the age of 12 and chose the Muslim name Abdullah. He currently lives in the village of Belovodskoye, located in the Moscow district of Chui region, where he works as a car blogger and sells cars. He has a secondary education — he completed 9 grades.

04.02.2026, 23:57
The Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan discussed visa issues with the U.S. Special Envoy
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The Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan discussed visa issues with the U.S. Special Envoy

Photo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held a meeting with Sergio Gor, the U.S. special envoy for South and Central Asia. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting discussed current issues and prospects for the development of Kyrgyz-American relations.

04.02.2026, 23:04
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In Uzbekistan, they want to build a modern golf resort

The Malaysian company Spora Global Sdn Bhd has introduced the concept of a new golf resort in the Tashkent region. Currently, investors are planning a trip to Uzbekistan to select a construction site and analyze technical conditions, reports Podrobno.uz. The project discussion took place at a meeting between the Ambassador of Uzbekistan Karomiddin Gadoev and the Executive Director of Spora Global Fio Fahmi. It is expected that this complex will be implemented in collaboration with the regional

04.02.2026, 22:41
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In the Sokuluk District, a 6-year-old boy stopped a driver and asked about traffic rules.

In the Sokuluk district, during a road safety event, a little boy stopped a driver and asked a question about the rules. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Interior Ministry of the region. According to the agency, 6-year-old Kairat Sarbatov from the village of Tosh-Bulak in the Sokuluk district dreams of becoming a traffic controller. It is noted that the child's interest in road safety is seen as an important step towards fostering a culture of

04.02.2026, 22:28
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The whole village chipped in: how a full-fledged kindergarten was opened in Kyzyl-Zhyldyz

The kindergarten "Zhumgal Balastan" in the village of Kyzyl-Zhildyz, located in the Ayil district of Chayek in the Jumgal region of Naryn Province, has now become a full-fledged preschool institution, as reported by the district education department. For the past three years, this kindergarten has been operating in the format of a three-hour institution based in the renovated building of an old school. From November to December 2025, to transition it to a full format, local residents

04.02.2026, 22:04
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In the city of Osh, the cemetery is being reclaimed. The street of Alymbek Datka is being expanded.

In the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, the city of Osh, work has begun on the reclamation of the cemetery. This is being done as part of the expansion of Alymbek Datka Street. According to the city administration, the initiative was launched at the direction of Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev. According to the information, the reclamation work is being carried out by specialized services, which are receiving assistance from local residents.

04.02.2026, 21:37
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Residents of Karakol Came to the Deputies' Session Over 550 Land Plots — What Was Decided

At the XVI session of the city council of Karakol, the issue of adopting the "Regulations on the procedure for exchanging municipal properties" was discussed, which became one of the seven agenda items. Landowners from the new residential area at the corner of Kuchukov and Karasaev streets attended the event. Among them are about 550 plots, ranging in size from 4.5 hundredths to 2 hectares. Despite the owners having "Red Books" [state acts], these lands are

04.02.2026, 20:11
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Entrepreneurs in Bishkek Explained How to Use the State Language in the Service Sector

In the First May District of the capital, a meeting was held to discuss issues related to the use of the state language in consumer services and the compliance of outdoor advertising with current legislation. This information was provided by the city administration. The event was organized by local authorities in collaboration with the National Commission on the State Language as part of the implementation of the constitutional Law "On the State Language".

04.02.2026, 19:41
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The US has frozen the processing of immigration visas for 75 countries. A lawsuit has been filed against the State Department.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in the United States against the State Department and Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the suspension of immigration visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by The Guardian. Human rights organizations characterized this measure as illegal discrimination that violates immigration law. The lawsuit was filed in federal court after the State Department announced in January the suspension of processing immigration visas for

04.02.2026, 19:28
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Didn’t pay for years. In Manas, a debtor was ordered to pay half a million soms in alimony.

In Kyrgyzstan, the bailiff service under the General Prosecutor's Office has successfully completed a case regarding the collection of alimony, totaling 511,278 soms. According to the agency, within the framework of the enforcement proceedings initiated by the Manas City Department, alimony was collected from the debtor A.Sh.I. in the amount of one third of his income until the children reach adulthood. The arrears, which had accumulated over several years, were fully paid off and

04.02.2026, 19:06
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The Audit Chamber found violations amounting to 10 million soms in the Talas budget

The audit of the Talas budget for 2024 revealed financial violations and deficiencies totaling 10 million 263.5 thousand soms. The majority of these funds are subject to recovery into the city budget, as reported by the Accounts Chamber. Inspections were conducted by the territorial division of the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic, covering Bishkek, Chui, and Talas regions. The audit concerned the execution of the city budget, the work of the mayor's office and its structural

04.02.2026, 18:55
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Residents of the rural district of Dön-Bulak in the Uzgen region voiced their problems

Today, February 4, a public meeting took place in the Dön-Bulak rural district of the Uzgen region in the Osh province. According to information provided by the head of the Dön-Bulak rural administration, Duyshonbek Bataev, the event was attended by the akim of the Uzgen region, Kanybek Abbasov, representatives of local self-government, various institutions, and, of course, the residents of the village.

04.02.2026, 18:49
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The "Teshik-Tash" Market in the City of Osh Will Be Relocated

The municipality's leadership inspected the territory of the "Teshik-Tash" market on February 4 and familiarized themselves with its current condition. As a result of the inspection, the heads of the relevant institutions and services were instructed to relocate the market to a new site in accordance with the established requirements in the coming days.

04.02.2026, 18:31
Investors Show Interest in Solar Panel Projects in Kyrgyzstan – Ministry of Energy
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Investors Show Interest in Solar Panel Projects in Kyrgyzstan – Ministry of Energy

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, initiatives for the establishment of solar panel manufacturing in Kyrgyzstan were discussed. Deputy Altynbek Kylchayev raised the issue of current efforts to launch such enterprises in the country. In response, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov stated that there are currently no solar panel manufacturing plants in the republic, but work in this direction has already begun.

04.02.2026, 18:21
Kasymaiev proposed the UAE sovereign fund to invest in Kyrgyzstan
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Kasymaiev proposed the UAE sovereign fund to invest in Kyrgyzstan

Discussions were held on areas in logistics, energy, raw materials, and digital infrastructure. Adylbek Kasyamaliev, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers, proposed that the sovereign investment fund of the UAE, known as the Emirates Investment Authority, explore the possibility of investing in the economy of Kyrgyzstan. According to Kasyamaliev, the republic aims to attract foreign investments in the fields of transport and logistics infrastructure, energy sector, mineral resources,

04.02.2026, 18:21