The World from PRX

Kyrgyzstan

Central Asian trees and the global appetite for apples
6:05
Russian climber who lost husband on one mountain gets trapped on another
4:35
In a warming world, Central Asian trees might satisfy global appetite for apples
6:10
Truckers get remote help from Central Asia
5:50
Riot police check spectators' bags as they guard an area at the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall prior to the concert of the rock group Picnic and the symphony orchestra Tavrichesky, in St. Petersburg, Russia, March 27, 2024.
Race
Central Asians in Russia face increased scrutiny, discrimination after mass shooting 
event gathering
Ukraine
In Kyrgyzstan, a fight to keep alive the memory of a century-old rebellion against Russia
billboard over building
LGBTQ
LGBTQ Russians are fleeing to Central Asia
In this photo taken on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, an elderly man sits inside a bus in the station of Moscow, Russia. More and more migrants from the Central Asia are coming come to Moscow in search of work.
Ukraine
Russia’s war creates economic hardships for Central Asian migrants
The walnut forests of southern Kyrgyzstan sprawl along the tops of steep hills. They are believed to be the largest natural walnut forest on earth.
Environment
Kyrgyzstan’s walnut forests dwindle with increased cattle farming, climate change
Many of the Jewish graves in Kyrgyzstan are adorned with Stars of David.
History
The Jewish graves in Kyrgyzstan are fading. But a small Jewish community continues to thrive. 
Citizen scientist Pavel Plotitsyn is on a mission to help citizens gauge air quality in Central Asia, where air pollution is a health major hazard.
Environment
This citizen scientist is on a mission to help gauge air quality in Central Asia
Some Afghan students were relocated to the American University of Centra Asia in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan, when Kabul fell to the Taliban.
Afghanistan
Some Afghan university students find refuge — and hope — in Kyrgyzstan
A snow leopard sunbathes in the wild.
Environment
Kyrgyzstan’s remaining snow leopards under threat due to climate change, COVID
Sooronbay Jeenbekov is shown walking past the blue, yellow and red national flag.
Global Politics
Kyrgyzstan’s president says he’s quitting to avoid bloodshed
Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris and US Vice President Mike Pence participate in their 2020 vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Top of The World
Harris and Pence trade barbs on foreign policy; Russia sees backyard chaos; Brazil cases top 5 million
With full-body PPE and disinfecting equipment, a member of the White House cleaning staff sprays the press briefing room the evening of US President Donald Trump's return from Walter Reed Medical Center, in Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2020.
Top of The World
Trump home from Walter Reed hospital; Kyrgyzstan faces coup; US judge orders Iran payment
A man is shown waving the Kyrgyzstan flag as hundreds of people are crowded below in city square.
Elections
Kyrgyzstan cancels parliament election results after unrest
a little girl and her doll peek through a rusted wall
Need to solve a border dispute? Look to Ethiopia and Uzbekistan
President Atambayev has pushed for alterations in the Kyrgyzstan's constitution.
Culture
Who lost Kyrgyzstan’s constitution?
A screen grab from the movie
Culture
Russia chooses myth over history in new WWII movie
A teenage horseman practices his draw between rounds of horseback archery. The event, known as "Atchan jaa atuu," requires riders to shoot at targets while at full gallop.
Culture
At the World Nomad Games, top athletes compete in horseback archery, eagle hunting and more
Justice
Russian-style anti-gay legislation has inspired homophobic attacks in Kyrgyzstan
Arts, Culture & Media
This photographer has found the beauty in Soviet bus stops
Arts, Culture & Media
This photographer has found the beauty in Soviet bus stops
World powers battle for influence over Central Asia
Turmoil in Kyrgyzstan
Global Politics
US relationship with oppressive regimes under scrutiny
Arts, Culture & Media
Britain Named Most Prolific Invader
Arts, Culture & Media
Kyrgyzstan’s Akyn Poets
Arts, Culture & Media
Where Apples Come From
Lifestyle & Belief
Strange Harvest in a Central Asian River Valley
Global Politics
Questions About US Cooperation with Repressive Regimes
Global Politics
Kyrgyzstan Tries to Get Over its Violent Past
Global Politics
Democracy in Kyrgyzstan
Almanac/Merzbacher Lake
Angling for Trout
Almanac/Merzbacher Lake
Conflict & Justice
Kyrgyzstan refugees flee ethnic violence
Global Politics
Takeouts: president’s ‘new START’ to nuclear non-proliferation, uprising in Kyrgyzstan
Conflict & Justice
The fate of U.S. military air base in Krygyzstan remains unclear
Conflict & Justice
Arrest in Kyrgyzstan
Conflict & Justice
Was ethnic cleansing an aim of Kyrgyzstan violence?
Arts, Culture & Media
Kyrgyzstan’s Soviet past
Conflict & Justice
Mourning the dead in Kyrgyzstan
Global Politics
Ethnic clashes in Kyrgyzstan
Conflict & Justice
Kyrgyz president ‘prepared to quit’
Conflict & Justice
Kyrgyzstan chaos
Conflict & Justice
Anti-government uprising in Kyrgyzstan
Global Politics
Geo answer
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo Quiz
Global Politics
Kyrgyzstan threatens to close U.S. base