Global Voices · Citizen media stories about Kyrgyzstan from May 2013

Kyrgyzstan · May, 2013
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Stories about Kyrgyzstan from May, 2013

31 May 2013

Central Asia's ‘Weird, Sad’ World Records

Written by Alexander Sodiqov · Quick Reads · Afghanistan

19 May 2013

Does Kyrgyzstan need Russia's Customs Union?

Written by Aiganysh Ibraimova · Citizen Media

Discussions surrounding potential membership of the Customs Union that currently comprises Belarus, Russia, and Kazakhstan are not new to Kyrgyzstan's public. Having come into effect in July of 2011 the union aims to...

13 May 2013

Kyrgyzstan Celebrates, Debates Victory Day

Written by Bermet Zhumakadyr kyzy · History

Victory Day on May 9, marking the end of World War II, is a national holiday celebrated vibrantly in many former Soviet countries, including Kyrgyzstan. This year, Kyrgyzstani Internet users...

12 May 2013

Wikipedia to Appear in Shughni

Written by Chris Rickleton · Quick Reads · Tajikistan

7 May 2013

Avoid Mycetism, Mushroom Pickers!

Written by Chris Rickleton · Quick Reads · Citizen Media

3 May 2013

From Russia with No Love…for Central Asia

Written by toyer · Kazakhstan

Migrants from Central Asia and the Caucasus are the usual victims of racist sentiment in Russia. Aware of deepening anti-migrant feelings, many of Moscow's politicians promote right-wing policies. But there...