· February, 2007

Stories about Kyrgyzstan from February, 2007

Kyrgyzstan: Paying for Grades

Tolkun Umaraliev explains the situations in which Kyrgyz students pay bribes to receive good grades. He says that it is horrible to think about what this widespread practice means for...

Written by Nathan Hamm
26 February 2007

Kyrgyzstan: Freedom of the Press?

At neweurasia, Yulia discusses reports saying that Kyrgyzstan has the freest media in Central Asia, saying that bad always looks good compared to worse.

Written by Nathan Hamm
22 February 2007

Kyrgyzstan: Kokboru

Nikki of the other side of the world posts photos from a game of kokboru in Kyrgyzstan. The game, which is also known as buzkashi or ulak, pits two teams...

Written by Nathan Hamm
20 February 2007

Central Asia & Caucasus: Nonmarket Economies

Registan.net discovers a law proposed in the United States Congress that would slap all of Central Asia and the Caucasus except Kazakhstan with extra tariffs because they would be considered...

Written by Nathan Hamm
14 February 2007

Kyrgyzstan: Kulov

Tolkun Umaraliev notes that Kulov is not only the former prime minister of Kyrgyzstan but also a popular vodka in many parts of the world.

Written by Nathan Hamm
14 February 2007

Kyrgyzstan: Jibbing

Elena Skochilo has photos of skiers and snowboarders who took part in a recent “jibfest” in Kyrgyzstan (RUS). Don't know what jibbing is? Azamat explains.

Written by Nathan Hamm
13 February 2007

Central Asia: US Aid

Registan.net looks at the Bush administration's proposed budget for the 2008 fiscal year and says it shows the White House is dropping the ball on Central Asia.

Written by Nathan Hamm
7 February 2007

Kyrgyzstan: Plov Recipes

The Golden Road to Samarqand posts two “official” recipes for Kyrgyz plov, a rice dish with onions, meat, and carrots.

Written by Nathan Hamm
2 February 2007