Category: Kyrgyzstan

Once Lost from Kyrgyzstan, Little Bustard Population Soars in Northern Valleys — The Times of Central Asia

November 25, 2025

The Little Bustard, a pheasant-sized bird native to Asia and southern Europe, has reached a nesting population of around 1,900 individuals in Kyrgyzstan this year. This marks a remarkable recovery, as the species was nationally extinct in the country less than 20 years ago. The Little Bustard was listed as extinct in the Red Book … More Once Lost from Kyrgyzstan, Little Bustard Population Soars in Northern Valleys — The Times of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan Adopts the Snow Leopard as Its National Symbol – The Times of Central Asia

November 8, 2025

It is hoped that the snow leopard’s new status will make it easier to increase the snow leopard population, allow more protected areas to be created, and generate more resources for Kyrgyzstan’s authorities to monitor their habitats and combat poaching. … More Kyrgyzstan Adopts the Snow Leopard as Its National Symbol – The Times of Central Asia

Life in Central Asia: Photographs from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

January 7, 2025

Some of my photographs from Central Asia can be purchased through my store on Picfair. The collection is called Life in Central Asia.

The 25 scenes – from cities and rural locations in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan – are available both as high-quality art prints, and as digital downloads for websites and businesses. … More Life in Central Asia: Photographs from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

Football in Kyrgyzstan: Dordoi Bishkek vs. Kyrgyzaltyn

November 13, 2024

The game that transpired was against the mid-table Kyrgyzaltyn — a team that’s part of Kyrgyzstan’s national gold mining company — from the town of Kara-Balta, about 100km west of Bishkek.

Both sides missed a couple of chances in an even first half. Dordoi dominated the whole of the second, but Kyrgyzaltyn looked like hanging on for a point, until they conceded a late penalty. The spot kick was put home by Dordoi’s international midfielder Murolimzhon Akhmedov — once of Bangladesh Police FC — as the home team took a 1-0 win. … More Football in Kyrgyzstan: Dordoi Bishkek vs. Kyrgyzaltyn