Nurzaman Almazbekov, a fourth grader from the village of Kara-Kul in the Osh region, became a local star after being received by President Sadyr Japarov. Nurzaman gained widespread recognition thanks to a video in which he, trudging through nearly a meter of snow, makes his way to school in the village of Koo-Chaty. This video caught the attention of the head of state, who then invited the boy to a New Year's event at the presidential office. On December 17, Nurzaman met with the
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has extended the New Year holidays of 2026 until January 12, as reported by the Telegram channel "Gosinfo". The Ministry of Labor previously clarified that the relevant document provides for the transfer of working days from January 8 and 9 to the weekends of February 7 and April 25, 2026. According to Article 66 of the Labor Code, citizens of Kyrgyzstan will rest from January 1 to 7. The reasons for extending the holidays were explained by the
At the People's Kurultai, a delegate from Bishkek, Doelös Muratov, addressed President Sadyr Japarov with a request to ensure access to Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue. In addition, he raised issues regarding the repair of the Southern Highway and the fight against illegal construction. Muratov also noted that to address the problem of staff shortages, it is necessary to revert to Soviet methods. He emphasized that the training of medical professionals and teachers should be free and include
On December 22, construction of the Eastern Bypass Road began in Bishkek. The press service of the city administration presented a map on December 25, indicating the route of the road and the adjacent streets. The project of the new road, which will be 16 kilometers long, will be located in the eastern part of the capital, beyond the urban development. As part of this project, the construction of five interchanges is planned, as well as the construction and reconstruction of neighboring streets:
On this day, 106 delegates representing various regions of the country presented their addresses. The opening of the Kurultai began with a speech by President Sadyr Japarov. The event also featured a speech by the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlabek Turgunbek uulu, and a report by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The fourth People's Kurultai includes 690 delegates, among whom are representatives of labor migrants and ethnic communities.
At the people's kurultai held on December 25, delegate Daniyar Moldobaev raised the issue of the general plan for the Chui region. In his speech, he emphasized the need to address staffing issues in the Burana complex and noted the region's need for the creation of a sports complex.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, an old mill has been preserved, as reported by a teacher from the village of Chon-Jargyldchak, Bolot Urkaliev, to a Turmush correspondent. According to him, the village is located not far from the highway. His grandmother and grandfather on his mother's side built the first mill here.
The Kadamjai district has still not determined the gas reserves that are surfacing. About ten underground gas wells are located in hilly terrain, 3-4 kilometers southwest of the village of Örükzar. Gas continues to rise spontaneously from some of them.
In Bishkek, December 26 is expected to bring precipitation in the form of rain, which may turn into snow. During the day, the air temperature will be around +5 degrees.
In the Osh region, the opening of three new production enterprises and 15 social facilities took place. This event was attended online by President Sadyr Japarov, as reported by the presidential representative in the region. Production Facilities
The award ceremony took place on December 25, when Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State Committee for National Security, handed over the documents for apartments to the athletes. Among the awardees:
According to information provided by Variety, the series 'Stranger Things' has become the most popular project in Netflix history. Before the release of the final episodes, the total view count has already exceeded 1.2 billion.
In Chelyabinsk (Russia), an initiative has arisen to install a monument to the famous writer Chyngyz Aitmatov in the park that bears his name. This was reported by Zina Bakirova, who heads the Kyrgyz diaspora, at the People's Kurultai. She emphasized that many citizens of Kyrgyzstan are abroad, and the diasporas are actively working to promote the Kyrgyz language and culture. In particular, there is already a park in Chelyabinsk dedicated to Chyngyz Aitmatov.
Residents of quarter No. 233 in the rural district of Manas in the Kara-Suu region of the Osh province have complained about the condition of the road. According to them, during rain and snow, the potholes on the road fill with water, making movement difficult.
At the People's Kurultai, the delegate from the city of Kadamjay, Islamidin Arykov, reported on the completed project for the construction of a House of Culture in the village of Tash-Döbö and called for support for its implementation. He noted that in 2024, the Kyrgyz figure Abdykadir Orozbekov was awarded the title of Hero of Kyrgyzstan, which did not go unnoticed by the residents of the village, who expressed their gratitude.
The hero of our "Our People Abroad" section this time is Gulzhigit Piriev, a taxi driver in Moscow. Gulzhigit was born in 1995 in the village of Belovodskoye, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region.
The Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, reported that the department has contacted law enforcement agencies regarding the cases of demolition of historically and architecturally significant sites during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. During the discussion, a deputy asked what damage had been inflicted on the state as a result of the destruction of various monuments, including fountains, mosaics, and memorials.
At the session held on December 25, the deputies of the Kara-Kul City Council discussed a number of important issues. The Deputy Mayor Manas Abdykalykov and the Chairman of the Council Chyngyz Kimsanov noted the labor achievements by presenting the badge "Mыкты инсан" to the chairman of the primary trade union organization of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Cascade, Talaybek Mamyrov, and a Certificate of Honor to the leading specialist of the Population Service Center Ulkan Dalbaeva.
In 2025, the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that 4,315 citizens of the country sought employment assistance in South Korea through the EPS program. The agency noted that this program is implemented in accordance with a memorandum with the Ministry of Employment and Labor of the Republic of Korea, aimed at facilitating the employment of Kyrgyz citizens in Korea with the issuance of the relevant permits.
On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" hosted the presentation of the book "Manaschylar," which collects the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy over the last five centuries. The idea for this book belongs to the manaschy and the theater director Nurbek Talantbekov. The list of manaschy presented in the book is organized chronologically, and the poetic additions to their stories were made by manaschy Rysbay Isakov. Nurbek Talantbekov noted that manaschy are
In the Talas region, in the Manas district, a joyful New Year celebration took place for the young residents. 110 children gathered for the event, including honor students as well as kids from large and needy families.
On December 25, President Sadyr Japarov participated in an online ceremony to inaugurate 8 social and production facilities located in the Jalal-Abad region. This event took place as part of the IV People's Kurultai.
In Bishkek, on December 25, a New Year celebration for children from rehabilitation centers, as well as students from special schools and kindergartens, took place at the A. Izibaev Kyrgyz State Circus. This information was provided by the city administration. Deputy Mayor of Bishkek Victoria Mozgacheva congratulated the young spectators, wishing them health, joy, smiles, and the fulfillment of all their dreams.
After the tragic death of 47-year-old U.J., a mother of three, the Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Jamila Jamambaeva, called on law enforcement agencies to respond more promptly to complaints of domestic violence. The murder occurred on her birthday, highlighting the serious issue of insufficient protection for women and girls in the country. Jamambaeva noted that such incidents raise doubts about the safety of women, who often cannot leave their aggressive partners. She insists on the necessity of
In the new story of the "Jubailar" column, we talk about the Kyrgyz girl Aruuka Kolokoeva and her Russian husband Radamir, both of whom were born and raised in Kyrgyzstan. Aruuka is a native of Bishkek and works as an ITF taekwondo coach at a local center, where she exclusively trains girls.
At the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication, recommendations were shared for safely celebrating the New Year to avoid visits to trauma specialists. Road Safety. Considering the heavy traffic and the likelihood of encountering intoxicated drivers, it's better to leave home early to reach the celebration venue without unnecessary haste.
We mourn the passing of the People's Artist of Russia Vera Alentova, whose death was confirmed on the official website of the Pushkin Theater. She worked at this theater for over six decades. Vera Alentova. Vera began her creative journey at the Orsk Drama Theater. After graduating from the Moscow Art Theater School, she continued her career at the Pushkin Theater in Moscow. Great fame came to her after playing the lead role in the film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears," which
At OJSC "Kyrgyz Post," a solemn ceremony was held to award the winners of the letter contest dedicated to Santa Claus. This event gathered over three thousand participants — schoolchildren aged 9 to 14, who wrote on the topic: "The country of my dreams. Why do I want to visit it?" Letters were accepted through post offices across the country. The awards for the winners included valuable prizes such as tablets and mobile phones, as well as consolation gifts, including
On December 19, a new season of New Year performances kicked off at the State Puppet Theater named after Musa Zhangaziev, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The first audience members were students from special school No. 30, located in the Sverdlovsk district. The children eagerly participated in the festive program, where they greeted Father Frost and the Snow Maiden by the New Year tree, and also took part in interactive games with their favorite fairy tale
Photo from the internet As of December 1, 2025, the official unemployment rate in Kyrgyzstan is 1.4 percent, according to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. As of October 1, 2025, the country's population reached 7 million 374 thousand people, according to the National Statistical Committee.
At the border veterinary control point "Torugart," located in the Naryn region, more than 21 tons (21,800 kilograms) of beef were stopped, which was being attempted to be imported from Pakistan through China. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Management, Ecology, and Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic. Veterinary control inspectors conducting the cargo inspection discovered violations of veterinary and sanitary requirements established by the Eurasian Economic Union. In
On December 24, a screening of the historical series "Kara-Kyrgyz" took place in Bishkek, dedicated to the centenary of Kyrgyz statehood. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported that this project was developed by the state institution "Kyrgyzserial" with financial support from the Ministry of Culture. The series is based on materials from the state archive and other historical sources.
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic explained the increase in queues at the Family Medicine Centers (CSM) for obtaining the medical certificate of form 083, which is necessary for replacing or obtaining a driver's license. This clarification was a response to citizens' inquiries and messages on social media about the large number of people in queues. According to information from CSM leaders, there has been a significant increase in the number of citizens requesting
According to the forecast, rain is expected in Kyrgyzstan throughout the day, transitioning to snow. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −2 degrees at night, rising to +5 during the day.
On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" presented the book "Manaschylar," which collects the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy who have existed over the past 500 years. This work was created by manaschy and theater director Nurbek Talantbekov. All manaschy are presented in chronological order, and their stories have been enriched with verses written by manaschy Rysbai Isakov. Nurbek Talantbekov noted that manaschy is not just an art or entertainment, but an
Photo 24.kg With the arrival of December, many start preparing for the holidays, and the first step is choosing a New Year tree. We visited tree markets and stores to find out how much this symbol of the New Year costs this season. The minimum price for artificial fir trees starts at 4,000 soms, while live trees can be purchased from 5,000 soms. Compared to last year, prices have increased by 20-30 percent, and in some cases, the difference between live and artificial firs is almost
In connection with the tragic death of Zhibek U., who was murdered on December 23, the staff of the Musa Ryskulbekov National University of Economics expressed their condolences and published an obituary. “We received the news with deep sorrow that Zhibek U. - the mother of three children and a lecturer at our university - passed away on her birthday. She was a bright and kind person, sincerely devoted to her work. Zhibek was respected by her colleagues and loved by her students; her kindness
At the recent People's Kurultai in Bishkek, delegate Aysalkyn Karabaeva raised an important issue regarding the observance of human rights in correctional facilities, urging the president to take necessary measures. She spoke about instances of cruel treatment and torture that occur in places of detention. According to her, inmates with illnesses are often denied necessary medications and water, citing "internal rules," despite their poor health condition. Karabaeva emphasized
In order to ensure sanitary safety and prevent infectious diseases, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated vaccination for citizens preparing for Hajj to Mecca in 2026. According to the ministry, pilgrims are required to undergo mandatory vaccination against meningococcal infection and seasonal flu. These measures comply with international medical requirements and are a prerequisite for participating in Hajj.
At the international tournament of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup, held in the capital of the Maldives, Male, the women's team of Kyrgyzstan managed to reach the final.
In the Issyk-Kul region, the development of a safe ecosystem that promotes the free habitation of wild animals and birds is once again being observed. In the mountainous areas, an increase in the population of wild geese and hazel grouse has been noted, allowing them to inhabit these places freely.
Photo 24.kg. Public discussions on the new general plan are taking place in Bishkek These days, an important event is taking place in Bishkek — a two-day hearing dedicated to the project of a new general plan for the city, which is to be implemented by 2050. This document was prepared by specialists from the Saint Petersburg Scientific Research Institute of Prospective Urban Development and has attracted the attention of local residents. Today, the discussions cover the Oktyabrsky and
Recently, the member states of the CSTO conducted exercises aimed at neutralizing extremist groups. This was reported by the press service of the organization. As part of the exercises, which were conducted under the guidance of the joint staff, duty shifts from the Crisis Response Center, as well as representatives from the Ministries of Defense and Emergency Situations of Tajikistan, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, participated in the training process.
The section of the Chu River, located in the rural district of Tömönkü-Chuy, requires urgent reinforcement of its riverbank. The total length of the river is 53 km, of which 44.292 km are at risk of erosion. Currently, bank protection works have been completed over 8.708 km.
From December 12 to 16, 2025, the XIX International Documentary Film Festival on Human Rights "Bir Duyno Kyrgyzstan" took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The event was co-organized by the Ombudsman Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic. This festival serves as a unique platform in Central Asia for discussing human rights issues, offering participants the opportunity to explore human rights through art in the format of Human Rights through Art. The festival was timed to coincide with
Tynychbek Saidov, the director of the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing of the Kyrgyz Republic, urged drivers not to delay the exchange of indefinite driver's licenses. He reported that currently, old-style licenses are being issued during the exchange, but starting in January 2026, new documents will be issued. "Although there is no deadline for the exchange, it is advisable to hurry. According to the Vienna Convention, licenses are valid for 10 years,"
On December 24, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, reported on the ongoing implementation of large-scale projects in the field of culture in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at updating infrastructure and improving the material and technical base of cultural and artistic institutions. As part of the discussion on the republican budget for 2025, 465 million soms were allocated for the modernization of cultural institutions, which is significantly
Musabay Momunaliev, a delegate of the People's Kurultai, has proposed a ban on the sale of alcohol in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the president has raised issues related to violence and road accidents.
