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Bishkek

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The National Horse Games begin in Bishkek

To the Kyrgyz, a horse is a prized possession, and horsemanship a much-prized skill, with the most part of their life, nomads are on the saddle from...

by RFE/RL RFE/RL in Kyrgyzstan on 09/11/2011

Politics

Kyrgyz Republic Elections

Kyrgyz people took to the polls to elect a President to replace the country's interim leader, Roza Otunbayeva. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 30th October...

by NewEurasia Citizen Media in Kyrgyzstan on 30/10/2011

For the past ten years, around this time of the year, more than 30 thousand high school graduates participate in the National Testing - a set of written exams necessary to enroll in universities. Kyrgyzstan. 30th May 2011

Society

National Testing begins in Kyrgyzstan

For the past ten years, around this time of the year, more than 30 thousand high school graduates participate in the National Testing - a set of...

by NewEurasia Citizen Media in Kyrgyzstan on 30/05/2011

09/11/2011 - The National Horse Games begin in Bishkek - Kyrgyzstan - To the Kyrgyz, a horse is a prized...
30/10/2011 - Kyrgyz Republic Elections - Kyrgyzstan - Kyrgyz people took to the polls to...
30/05/2011 - National Testing begins in Kyrgyzstan - Kyrgyzstan - For the past ten years, around this...
19/03/2011 - Bishkek's ultra-hip graffiti - Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek, capital of the Kyrgyz Republic...
30/11/2010 - Explosion in Bishkek before Clinton visit - Kyrgyzstan - Two police officers and a nurse have...
10/11/2010 - Kyrgyzstan Parliament Opens its Doors - Kyrgyzstan - The first session of Kyrgyzstan's...
20/10/2010 - Protesters Allege Russian Meddling In Kyrgyz Politics - Kyrgyzstan - About a dozen activists picketed the...
09/10/2010 - Posters of the election campaign in Kyrgyzstan - Kyrgyzstan - The many political campaign...
27/09/2010 - Osh Bazaar Destroyed - Kyrgyzstan - Osh bazaar is one of the largest...
05/08/2010 - Protest in support of Urmat Baryktobasov - Kyrgyzstan - Police stationed around the parliament...

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Bishkek's ultra-hip graffiti

Politics

Bishkek's ultra-hip graffiti

Bishkek, capital of the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan), has a thriving urban culture scene. Shirin Aitmatova, former MP and daughter of famed Soviet author Chingiz Aitmatov, photographed ...
by NewEurasia Citizen Media, on 19th of March 2011
The National Horse Games begin in Bishkek

Our World

The National Horse Games begin in Bishkek

To the Kyrgyz, a horse is a prized possession, and horsemanship a much-prized skill, with the most part of their life, nomads are on the saddle from their childhood to a venerable age. ...
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 9th of November 2011
Kyrgyz Republic Elections

Politics

Kyrgyz Republic Elections

Kyrgyz people took to the polls to elect a President to replace the country's interim leader, Roza Otunbayeva. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 30th October, 2011
by NewEurasia Citizen Media, on 30th of October 2011
National Testing begins in Kyrgyzstan

Society

National Testing begins in Kyrgyzstan

For the past ten years, around this time of the year, more than 30 thousand high school graduates participate in the National Testing - a set of written exams necessary to enroll in uni...
by NewEurasia Citizen Media, on 30th of May 2011
Explosion in Bishkek before Clinton visit

Politics

Explosion in Bishkek before Clinton visit

Two police officers and a nurse have been wounded in Bishkek in an explosion Kyrgyz authorities are blaming on militants possibly trained in foreign terrorist camps. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan...
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 30th of November 2010
Kyrgyzstan Parliament Opens its Doors

Politics

Kyrgyzstan Parliament Opens its Doors

The first session of Kyrgyzstan's newly elected parliament gets up and running in Bishkek. 10/11/2010
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 10th of November 2010
Osh Bazaar Destroyed

Our World

Osh Bazaar Destroyed

Osh bazaar is one of the largest bazaars in Bishkek but it has changed dramatically with violence that has ravaged the city of Osh in June this year and destroyed almost all the infrast...
by NewEurasia Citizen Media, on 27th of September 2010
Protesters Allege Russian Meddling In Kyrgyz Politics

Politics

Protesters Allege Russian Meddling In Kyrgyz Politics

About a dozen activists picketed the Russian Embassy in Bishkek to protest what they termed Russian meddling in Kyrgyz domestic politics. Bishek, Kyrgyzstan. 20/10/2010
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 20th of October 2010
Posters of the election campaign in Kyrgyzstan

Politics

Posters of the election campaign in Kyrgyzstan

The many political campaign advertisements for the upcoming Kyrgysztan elections. Bishkek. 09/10/2010
by NewEurasia Citizen Media, on 9th of October 2010
Kyrgyzstan Opposition Rally Aftermath

Politics

Kyrgyzstan Opposition Rally Aftermath

Aftermath of a rally in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek in support of opposition politician and former presidential candidate Urmat Barktabasov. More than a thousand people rallied outside t...
by NewEurasia Citizen Media, on 5th of August 2010
Public vigilantes at protest rally in support of Urmat Baryktobasov

Politics

Public vigilantes at protest rally in support of Urmat ...

Public vigilantes at the protest rally of supporters of businessman and political leader Urmat Baryktobasov. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 05/08/2010
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 5th of August 2010
Protest in support of Urmat Baryktobasov

Politics

Protest in support of Urmat Baryktobasov

Police stationed around the parliament building in Bishkek to guard a protest rally of supporters of businessman and political leader Urmat Baryktobasov. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 05/08/2010
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 5th of August 2010
Protest against interim authorities in Kyrgyzstan

Politics

Protest against interim authorities in Kyrgyzstan

Supporters of the political leader Urmat Baryktobasov, a former presidential hopeful, gathered outside the parliament building in Bishkek to denounce interim authorities for what they ...
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 5th of August 2010
Roza Otunbayeva is inaugurated as first female president of Kyrgyzstan

Politics

Roza Otunbayeva is inaugurated as first female presiden...

Images from a historical event: the inauguration of Roza Otunbayeva, first female president of Kyrgyzstan (and Central Asia) that took in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 03/07/2010
by NewEurasia Citizen Media, on 3rd of July 2010
Constitutional referendum in Kyrgyzstan

Politics

Constitutional referendum in Kyrgyzstan

Constitutional referendum in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 27/06/2010.
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 27th of June 2010
Resident of Osh lies injured after trying to help wounded soldier

Politics

Resident of Osh lies injured after trying to help wound...

20-year-old Ibragim Nurgazy, at a Bishkek hospital. A resident of Osh, he was caught up in the violence there this month when he ventured into the street to help a soldier who had just ...
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 24th of June 2010
Interview with Tekebaev, deputy head of interim government, Kyrgyzstan

Politics

Interview with Tekebaev, deputy head of interim governm...

Omurbek Tekebaev, deputy head of the interim government during an interview with RFE/RL in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 07/06/2010.
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 7th of June 2010
Volunteers sign up to the People’s Volunteers Union in Kyrgyzstan

Politics

Volunteers sign up to the People’s Volunteers Union in ...

Volunteers sign up to the People’s Volunteers Union and prepare to take over their duties in ensuring security at the Forum Media, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 14/05/2010.
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 14th of May 2010
Commemoration of the violent protest of April 7 in Kyrgyzstan

Politics

Commemoration of the violent protest of April 7 in Kyrg...

Thousands of Kyrgyz gathered in Bishkek to mourn and commemorate the events of April 7 2010. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 12/05/2010.
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 12th of May 2010
Kyrgyz youth activists rally in support of free press

Politics

Kyrgyz youth activists rally in support of free press

Kyrgyz youth activists rally in support of free press. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 04/05/2010.
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 4th of May 2010

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