Bishkek Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The city is located in the north of the republic, in the Chui Valley. This is an important cultural and economic region. In the first half of XIX century, it was the place where fortification Pishpek – north-eastern outpost of the Kokand Khanate. In 1860, it was destroyed by Russian troops, and at this point arose [...]
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Bishkek Bishkek is capital of Kyrgyzstan and largest city of the country as well. It is also a special administrative unit. Population of Bishkek is around 906 thousand as calculated in year 2007. Unlike the southern regions of the Kyrgyz republic, a high percentage of the population is Russian and most of residents speak Russian. The city [...]
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