1. EurasiaNet Culture Kyrgyzstan Maps. kyrgyzstan culture. Kyrgyzstan History. Kyrgyzstan Economy http://www.eurasianet.org/departments/culture/articles/eav011700.shtml

Eurasia Insight Analysis of current affairs Deals, Developments, and Trends Environment Hazards and Solutions Expert and Observer Interviews Culture News, Book Reviews, and Photo Essays Human Rights Monitoring and Actions Recaps Summaries of Expert Meetings Election Watch Results and Analysis Discussion Forums East of Magnum An Online Photo Exhibition EurasiaNet Partners Contributing Sites Grants and Employment Opportunities in Central Eurasia Search EurasiaNet Eurasia Policy Forum Drug Policy, HIV/AIDS and the Public Health Crisis in Central Asia Caspian Revenue Watch CULTURE The Musical Instruments of Kyrgyzstan: A EurasiaNet Essay in Image and Sound 1/26/01 Kyrgyzstan's rich cultural heritage can be traced to its place on the ancient Silk Road, where ideas, musical instruments, and melodies were transported along with the silk which gave this route its name. Here, the Soros Foundation - Kyrgyzstan has assembled a collection of Kyrgyz musical instruments. Click below to begin browsing the collection. Click any instrument to hear a

2. Kyrgyzstan Arts And Culture Links org/ resource/ kyrgyzstan/ links/ arts. shtml. Kyrgyzstan Arts and Culture Links http://www.eurasianet.org/resource/kyrgyzstan/links/arts.shtml

Eurasia Insight Analysis of current affairs Deals, Developments, and Trends Environment Hazards and Solutions Expert and Observer Interviews Culture News, Book Reviews, and Photo Essays Human Rights Monitoring and Actions Recaps Summaries of Expert Meetings Election Watch Results and Analysis Discussion Forums East of Magnum An Online Photo Exhibition EurasiaNet Partners Contributing Sites Grants and Employment Opportunities in Central Eurasia Search EurasiaNet Eurasia Policy Forum Drug Policy, HIV/AIDS and the Public Health Crisis in Central Asia Caspian Revenue Watch KYRGYZSTAN ARTS AND CULTURE LINKS Arts Pictures of Traditional Art from the Kyrgyz People Kyrgyzstan Art Information Center The Celebration of the 100th Aniversary of the Manas Epos Muras - Kyrgyz Folk Music Group ... The National Library of the Krygyz Republic Culture Central Asian Monuments - Edited by H.B. Paksoy

3. Welcome To Friendly Kyrgyzstan ! have an excellent list of the links to the resources about kyrgyzstan culture, history, politics, economy and geography. http://members.tripod.com/~AKISHEV

Links to find more about Kyrgyzstan ElCat Communication Server : First Web site in Kyrgyztan with plenty of information and links. Kyrgyzstan embassy in Washington, D.C. : Kyrgyzstan embassy Official Homepage Kyrgyzstan Freenet : On this site You can find very interesting information about Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia countries. Russia Today Homepage : Up-to-date news and information from Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States, including news from Kyrgyzstan. Soros-Foundation Kyrgyzstan : Non-profit organization in Kyrgyzstan with cultural and educational goals. AsiaInfo in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (available in English and Russian) : Media, tourism and information in the capital city of Bishkek. Interfax News Agency : Daily news from NIS Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty : News, special reports, editorials, and more news... Welcome! And come to explore Kyrgyzstan! Continue to explore Kyrgyzstan on my homepage... Kyrgyzstan Quick Facts A very short brief about Kyrgyzstan! Lake Issyk-Kul All you will ever need to know about this lake! Kyrgyzstan Connection If you are planning to visit Kyrgyzstan, this site is just for you!

4. Kyrgyzstan Culture And Society cenashol.html Central Asian Holidays. http//www.eurasianet.org/resource/kyrgyzstan/links/arts.shtmlKyrgyzstan Arts and Culture Links. http://www.indiana.edu/~global/access/kyrgyzculture.htm

Law Kyrgyz Companies Courier Services International Relations ... Geography Asia/Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan http://russianculture.about.com/culture/russianculture/msub99.htm "Former Soviet State of Kyrgyzstan" About.com http://www.bishkek.su/KyrgyzstanTourism/ Kyrgyzstan - Land of the Tien Shan http://faculty.washington.edu/dwaugh/CA/mtntrav.htm In the Mountains of Central Asia http://russianculture.about.com/culture/russianculture/blKyrgyzstanortho.htm "Religion of Kyrgyzstan" About.com http://russianculture.about.com/culture/russianculture/gi/dynamic/ offsite.htm?site=http://www.ad2000.org/peoples/jpcKGZ.htm Index of Peoples in Kyrgyzstan http://www.friends-partners.org/~ccsi/nisorgs/kyrgyz/kyrgyz.htm Kyrgyzstan Organizations By City http://www.icarp.org/

5. MCL AsiaInfo. Kyrgyzstan Tourism. Kirgisia / Maailmanympari.net. kyrgyzstan culture and Society / Indiana University http://www.kirjakaapeli.lib.hel.fi/~karilam/mcl/uusi/maat/kyrgysta.htm

Kyrgyzstan- Kirgisia Maps / PCL Weather report General Information Art, Culture and Literature Kyrgyzstan / World Factbook Kyrgyzstan / REENIC Kyrgyzstan / Turkic Republics and Communities Republic of Kyrgyzstan Internet Resources in Kyrgyzstan / AsiaInfo Kyrgyzstan Tourism Kirgisia / Maailmanympari.net Kyrgyzstan Culture and Society / Indiana University Kyrgyzstan / ewpnet.com / Eurasianet.org Art Galleries and Museums of Bishkek Kyrgyz Fine Art News and Media Articles Kyrgyzstan News Kyrgyzstan Daily Digest / Eurasianet.org Kyrgyz Service Amateur Radio Union in Kyrgyzstan / Qsl.net History of Qirghizstan / World History Archives Kyrgyzstan / Lonely Planet Kyrgyzstan / Britannica.com

6. Kyrgyzstan Vacation Guide: Romantic Kyrgyzstan Vacations, Honeymoons, Cruises. Vacations Email this page Bookmark this page. kyrgyzstan culture. Population4,685,230 (July 2000 est.) Nationality noun Kyrgyzstani http://www.asiavacationguide.com/travel/Kyrgyzstan_Culture.html

The sophisticated travelers Kyrgyzstan vacation connection. Kyrgyzstan Vacation Guide: Romantic Kyrgyzstan Vacations TravelWizard.Com Travel And Cruise Consultants: Kyrgyzstan Vacations Click here for our Full Service, Custom Luxury Vacation Planner Click here for Full Service, Custom Luxury Cruise Planner Click here if you'd prefer to book you r ... own discount airline tickets, car rental, hotel or vacation packages with our easy to use real time self booking engine. Note! This is the most highly recommended self booking engine on the Internet. Travel Guides Africa Vacations Asia Vacations Australian Vacations Canada Vacations ... Bookmark this page Kyrgyzstan: Culture Population: 4,685,230 (July 2000 est.) Nationality: noun: Kyrgyzstani(s) adjective: Kyrgyzstani Ethnic groups: Kirghiz 52.4%, Russian 18%, Uzbek 12.9%, Ukrainian 2.5%, German 2.4%, other 11.8% Religions: Muslim 75%, Russian Orthodox 20%, other 5%

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HOME HELP US CONTACT US NEWSLETTER ... SPONSORS Whichever country you are from, please take a few minutes to share with people all over the world information about your culture, in the forum for your country. For example, describe: Your favorite activities growing up The big events in your country's history What people in your country value What are the big national issues your country is facing What the geography of your country is like (mountains, desert, tropical, etc.) The weather. Is it hot? Do you have hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, etc.? How you spend your free time What kind of job you want when you're older What your favorite foods are What your family is like Any religious beliefs or traditions you have Who you look up to, and why (include historical figures, too) Who inspires you to be peaceful, and why And please, also share your thoughts on how the people of the world can come together and live in harmony. How can we create global peace? Please feel free to reply to the comments in the forums from any of the countries, but only post a message to the forum for your country Thank you very much for helping make Love And Peace Mission 2000 the place for our global family to come together as we all work to create peace!

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9. Hoppa - Culture In Kyrgyzstan Culture in Kyrgyzstan. Times of Central Asia, The. Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, News, NewspapersThe Times of Central Asia English Language Newspaper in Central Asia http://hoppa.com/aa/kg/Culture/

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10. Biodiversity In Kyrgyzstan It makes up about 1% of Kyrgyzstan's biodiversity. Livestock. Livestockraising is a major part of the kyrgyzstan culture and economy. http://ecopage.freenet.kg/biodiv.html

Air Biodiversity Water Waste ... Home Biodiversity in Kyrgyzstan home biodiversity T he Republic's diverse range of landscape types and microclimates leads to a corresponding diversity of ecosystems. Anthropogenic systems occupy about seven percent of the Republic's territory while the rest is represented by undisturbed or only moderately disturbed natural ecosystems. According to Strategy and Action Plan to Preserve Biodiversity (Draft, Ministry of Ecology and Emergency Situations, 1998) there are 22 types of ecosystems in Kyrgyzstan: Type of Ecosystem Area (sq. km) Percent of Total Country Area Fir forest Juniper forests Broad-leaved forests Tugai Small leafed forests Middle-altitude deciduous bushes Middle-altitude petrophilic bushes Savannoides Amygdaloides and pistachios Nivalic and subnivalic belt Cryophilic meadows Cryophilic steppes

11. World History Archives: The Culture History Of Qirghizstan (Kyrgyzstan) The culture history of Qirghizstan (kyrgyzstan). Hartford Web Publishing is not the author of the documents in World http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/53/index-ee.html

The culture history of Qirghizstan (Kyrgyzstan) Hartford Web Publishing is not the author of the documents in World History Archives The history in general of Qirghizstan (Kyrgyzstan) Citizenship in Kyrgyzstan A dialog on CenAsia list, March 1996. Since ethnic identity will no longer be required on passports, it will affect the figures for proportion of ethnic groups. Kygyzstan minorities By Resul Yalcin, on CenAsia list, 28 October 1997. In Kyrgyzstan, minority issues involve the Russian and German minorities in the north and the Uzbek, Tajik and Uighur minorities in the south. In general relations between different ethnic groups are now harmonious. Kyrgyzstan Census By Nick Megoran, CenAsia list, 30 March 1999. The census in Kyrgystan is heavily promoted on the television. It is printed in both Kyrgyz and Russian, and contains a range of questions related to work, education, etc.

12. Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Kyrgyzstan | Culture have come to be associated with the Kyrgyz people and culture partly because Kyrgyzstanhas two wellknown living authors - Chinghiz Aitmatov and Kazat Akmatov http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/central_asia/kyrgyzstan/culture.htm

home search help worldguide ... Related Weblinks Kyrgyzstan Culture Nearly everyone in Kyrgyzstan is Muslim, but Islam has sat relatively lightly on the Kyrgyz people. The geographically isolated southern provinces tend to be more conservative and Islamicised than the industrialised, Russified north. Ancient but still important tribal affiliations further reinforce the north-south differences. The Kyrgyz language has not been imposed on non-speakers in Kyrgyzstan (as Uzbek has in Uzbekistan), and the use of Russian persists, especially in the north. Central Asian literature has traditionally been popularised in the form of songs, poems and stories by itinerant minstrels, called akyn . But the Kyrgyz are also associated with something rather more complex - an entire cycle of oral legends, 20 times longer than the Odyssey , about a hero-of-heroes called Manas. The stories are part of a wider, older tradition, but have come to be associated with the Kyrgyz people and culture partly because Soviet scholars 'gave' Manas to them in efforts to create separate cultures for the various Central Asian peoples. Although the oral tradition is pretty much dead, Manas is still a figure for the Kyrgyz to hang their dreams on. Kyrgyzstan has two well-known living authors - Chinghiz Aitmatov and Kazat Akmatov. Central Asian food resembles that of the Middle East or the Mediterranean in its use of rice, savoury seasonings, vegetables and legumes, yoghurt and grilled meats. The food eaten in Kyrgyzstan has developed from the subsistence diet of the nomads - mainly meat (including entrails), milk products and bread. Kyrgyz cuisine is not particularly subtle - a bland meal of meat and potatoes may be livened up with a spicy side dish likely to burn a hole in your mouth. Tea is ubiquitous, usually served without milk. Despite their Muslim heritage, most Kyrgyz drink alcohol, at least with guests. If you don't enjoy hard booze (commonly vodka), make your excuses early. You may come across

13. Bashiri Working Papers On Central Asia And Iran Several articles and photos about the history, culture and art of Kazakhstan, kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenstan, Uzbekistan and Iran. Both original and translated works. http://www.iles.umn.edu/faculty/bashiri/title.html

Working Papers on Central Asia and Iran Prepared by Professor Iraj Bashiri e-mail: bashi001@umn.edu web: bashiris.com Central Asia Iran Tajikistan Update ... Tajikistan in the 20th Century Introductory Note: The cultures of Central Asia and Iran share a number of remarkable features. They are Islamic, albeit Sunnite and Shi'ite, and they enjoy a common cosmology and mythology. Additionally, they share the same early history. Indeed, until the rise of the Western Turks and the subsequent coming of the Turks and Mongols to Central Asia, the primary population of the region was Iranian. As descendants of the earlier Indo-European peoples, they followed the teachings of Zoroaster and worshiped his God, Ahura Mazda. From the foregoing, we can conclude that any social, political, or ideological study of the early history of this region must take this common heritage into consideration. To respect the shared values of the Iranian and the Central Asian peoples, therefore, the following arrangement is adhered to. The more recent events appear under "Central Asia" and "Iran" respectively. The ancient and medieval issues that cannot be logically divided appear under "Central Asia and Iran." This web page covers a vast area from Africa to India and from Kazakhstan to the Persian Gulf. It also

14. MapZones.com Culture kyrgyzstan, culture, Back to Top. the editorial policies of the republic'spublications have changed noticeably, and new press outlets http://www.mapzones.com/world/asia/kyrgyzstan/cultureindex.php

Country Info Kyrgyzstan Introduction Kyrgyzstan General Data Kyrgyzstan Maps Kyrgyzstan Culture ... Kyrgyzstan Time and Date Kyrgyzstan Culture Back to Top the editorial policies of the republic's publications have changed noticeably, and new press outlets have appeared, though press freedom has occasionally been curtailed. Kyrgyzstan has a television network, extensive radio broadcasting, cinemas, and theatres. Kyrgyz cultural life has been greatly influenced by the rich oral literary tradition (including epic cycles and lyric poetry) of the region, by the development of a modern literary language, and by the change from the Arabic alphabet to Roman and finally to Cyrillic (with diacritical markings added) beginning in 1940. The Kyrgyz planned a return to the Roman alphabet in the 1990s, in concert with the other Turkic-speaking countries of Central Asia. Kyrgyz folk singers still recite the lengthy verse epic Manas and other heroic and lyric poetry, often to the accompaniment of the three-stringed komuz, which is plucked like a lute. During the Soviet period Kyrgyz poets strove to adjust their writings to communist ideology and the tenets of Socialist Realism. But the character of Kyrgyz cultural life has undergone considerable change in the wake of the dissolution of the Communist Party and the cessation of its tight ideological controls. The Kyrgyz take pride in the renown of Chingiz Aytmatov, a novelist and storywriter who wrote mainly in Russian but also in Kyrgyz

15. MapZones.com History the Quqon khanate in 1876, thereby incorporating presentday kyrgyzstan into the Kyrgyz,although it has remained merely a veneer on the national culture. http://www.mapzones.com/world/asia/kyrgyzstan/historyindex.php

Country Info Kyrgyzstan Introduction Kyrgyzstan General Data Kyrgyzstan Maps Kyrgyzstan Culture ... Kyrgyzstan Time and Date Kyrgyzstan History Back to Top The Kyrgyz are believed to have originally inhabited the upper Yenisey River in central Siberia. By the 9th century they spoke a Turkic language. In the late 16th century the Kyrgyz settled in the area that is now Kyrgyzstan. The region was conquered by the Oirats, a Mongol people, in the late 17th century. In the 19th century it came under the jurisdiction of the Uzbek khanate (state) of Quqon. The first Russian invasion of the region took place in the mid-19th century. Russian forces conquered the Quqon khanate in 1876, thereby incorporating present-day Kyrgyzstan into the Russian Empire. Russia then designated Central Asia the Turkistan Kray within Russia. In 1916 many Kyrgyz and other Central Asian peoples waged a large-scale revolt against Russian rule. The Russian government responded with force, which compelled many Kyrgyz to seek refuge in China, across the eastern border. 16th–17th century most of the remaining Kyrgyz tribes lived in the Tien Shan range as mountain nomads, divided into two wings (left and right), though the advancing Russians still encountered remnants of the Yenisey branch of the Kyrgyz. In 1703, under pressure from the Dzungars (a tribe of western Mongols), the Yenisey Kyrgyz moved to the Semirechye, but hostilities between the two peoples continued until China's defeat of the Dzungar leader Amursana in 1757. In the mid-18th century, nominally at least, the Kyrgyz became part of the Ch'ing (Manchu) empire of China. Between 1825 and 1830 they were conquered by Muhammad Ali, the khan of Kokand; Bishkek (Pishpek), the future capital city of the Kyrgyz, was built by that khanate. Through these contacts, Islam was gradually adopted by the more southern Kyrgyz, although it has remained merely a veneer on the national culture.

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17. Kyrgyzstan - Culture (Social Profile) Shopping hours 09001700 Monday to Saturday. SPORT Equestrian The nationalsports reflect the importance of the horse in Kyrgyz culture. http://www.karakol.su/itmc/k_culture.htm

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19. Pravda.RU “BRIGADE GENERAL” CAPTURED AT NIGHT IN URUS-MARTAN WEARING JUST UNDE Former USSR. kyrgyzstan celebrates Days of Slav culture and literature. culture http://english.pravda.ru/letters/2002/05/01

Say what you want! PRAVDA.Ru will hear you! May, 01 2002 In Russian Em Portugues Former USSR Top Stories ... About Pravda.RU:Editorial Ilya Vinnik: Disquieted by article ISRAEL REPEATS CRIMES OF THE NAZIS I don't know what the sources for it are and where do "innocent civilians being killed" come from. Even Arab fighters are saying that More details Paul Edwards: Concept of allies I'm not sure why Russians find the concept of allies so difficult to understand. I can assure you that the countries of Western Europe (and for that matter, my country, Australia), are not sycophants. If we thought for a moment that the USA was a force of evil in this world, we would be forming an alliance against the USA More details Holton C. Rogers: Imperial State Power in America Now even US postage stamps will project the supremacy of American Imperial Power into the world. The new 57-cent stamp shows an eagle, which is an exact copy of the symbol of the Waffen SS, which in turn was taken from the Imperial Praetorian eagle of Ancient Rome. This is one of the first in a new series of postage stamps being released by the US Post Office to commemorate the New Age of State Power. More details John Jackson: Allies: Russia and USA First of all I would like to point out that the United States and Russia may have sometimes opposite national interests in Central Asia or Europe, but these two great powers also have one common enemy and that is Islam terrorism.

20. Culture - Kyrgyzstan Development Gateway The Kyrgyz have a rich tradition of oral culture. In 1995, kyrgyzstan celebratedthe 1,000th anniversary of the epic work, which was recognised by the UNESCO http://eng.gateway.kg/culture

Style: Small Large community registration site map about team ... Development Here you are: Main Society /Culture Forum Culture The Kyrgyz culture has been greatly influenced by the nomadic heritage. It is reflected in the way a household was run, in customs, and rites. People decorated their homes with items that were both beautiful and practical. The masterpiece of folk creation is the Kyrgyz tent (yurta), which was easy to assemble and transport from place to place. The Kyrgyz have a rich tradition of oral culture. Much of Kyrgyz history has been learned from the epic story Manas, a poetic legend transmitted orally through generations and written down in the nineteenth century. The epos is named after a legendary Kyrgyz warrior who led his people in heroic battle for freedom against invaders. The story reflects the people's dream for justice and a better life. Moreover, the saga gives an insight into all aspects of traditional life of the Kyrgyz: their origin, daily activity, customs, morals, aesthetics, concepts of' nature, general knowledge, and the language. The Manas epos is written in verse and contains 500 thousand lines of poetry. Thus it is longer than the Makhabharata, or the Iliad and the Odyssey combined. In 1995, Kyrgyzstan celebrated the 1,000th anniversary of the epic work, which was recognised by the UNESCO as one of the year's most significant world cultural events. Related links Sections Music ( music News/Kyrgyz diplomat awarded by prize of International Fund culture ... culture All links found

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