Rail traffic between Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan may be resumed
Russian Railways (RZD) is considering the possible resumption of passenger traffic from Russia to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
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Russian gas supplies to Central Asia double
Gazprom scaled up gas deliveries to Central Asia by a factor of two in January - August 2024, CEO Alexey Miller said. …
Air tickets to EAEU countries may become cheaper
Kyrgyzstan proposes to reduce prices for air tickets for transportation within the EAEU. Affordable air tickets for flights between the EAEU countries will increase mutual tourist flow and economic ties.
Russia and Central Asia increasing share of national currencies settlements
Share of settlements in national currencies of Russia with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reached 80%, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail …
Elderly tourists from Russia disappeared in Kyrgyz mountains
The emergency happened in the Chuy region
Kyrgyz president to visit Moscow on May 8-9
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov intends to attend a Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC) meeting and the Victory Day parade in Moscow. …
Where to relax for May holidays 2024 without foreign passport and visa?
Russians can spend their holidays abroad during the May holidays in 2024, even if they do not have a foreign passport or visa
Kyrgyzstan stops servicing Russia's Mir cards on April 5
Kyrgyzstan will stop servicing Russian Mir bank cards on April 5 in order to minimise the risk of U.S. sanctions, the Interbank Processing Center said. "Interbank Processing Center, as a guarantor of the …
Moscow-Osh daily flights launched
Russia's Pobeda airline plans to commence flights to Osh, the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan. Flights on the Moscow-Osh route will begin on April 26, 2024, and will operate daily. Kyrgyzstan will become the sixth …
Ancient Turkic monuments to be studied by Russian archaeologists in Kazakhstan
This summer, in Kazakhstan, as well as in Kyrgyzstan, Russian and local archaeologists will explore the monuments of the ancient times of Turkic culture in Central Asia. The main locations will be the Akkain tract and the Kochkor Valley.
Gazprom to sign 15-year contracts with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
Gazprom is going to sign fifteen-year contracts with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan by mid-2024, CEO Alexey Miller said. According to …
EAEU countries’ trade may exceed $100 bln
The volume of mutual trade between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in 2023, according to one of the forecasts, may exceed $100 billion, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said at the International Customs Forum in …
Kyrgyzstan applies "90/180" visa rule to Russians
The stay of Russian citizens in Kyrgyzstan without registration has become more complicated. Now after 90 days of stay one should leave the country for another 90 days. Previously, Russians could simply cross the border to reset the deadline.
Kyrgyzstan changes visa rules: 60/120 to replace visa-run
The presence of foreigners without a visa in Kyrgyzstan is limited. The visa-run regime is cancelled, and now it will be possible to re-enter the republic no earlier than 120 days after the previous entry.
Vladimir Putin arrives in Bishkek
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan to take part in a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS, as well as hold a number of bilateral meetings.
Ural Airlines to launch direct flight from Kazan to Bishkek
The Russian airline will connect Kazan and Bishkek by launching flights. They will be operated once a week.
Ozon to enter Kyrgyz and Armenian market
Russian e-commerce giant Ozon said it will open an office in Armenia to enter its market in autumn 2023. Head of the marketplace's business direction Sergey Goncharov said that Ozon will enter the Kyrgyzstan market later this month …
Kyrgyz special service prevents coup d’etat
Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security said that they detained over 30 participants in a possible coup d'etat. According to the committee, a group of people were preparing to seize power by violent means. …
Kyrgyz president plans to visit Moscow on Victory Day
Kyrgyz leader Sadyr Japarov is planning to visit Russia on May 8-9, an official from the Kyrgyz presidential office said. "The president plans to visit the capital of the Russian Federation on May 8-9, 2023," TASS cited the …
"Pobeda" wants to deepen cooperation with Central Asia
Low-cost airline Pobeda plans to deepen cooperation with the countries of Central Asia. The company wants to launch new flights to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
