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Orange-and-black ribbons symbolizing Russian military valor are being handed out in several Central Asian countries ahead of the May 9 holiday marking victory in World War II.
Kyrgyz soldiers took part in a St. George's ribbon relay race in the Batken region near Tajikistan. The symbol of both imperial and Russian military valor will be handed off to World War II veterans who will march in a Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9. The St. George's ribbon has more recently
The Vienna-based Turkmen opposition website chrono-tm.org (Хроника Туркменистана) posted an article recently which noted that -- while the process of removing the numerous, and at one time ubiquitous, statues, portraits and other items bearing the resemblance or name of former Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov continues in Turkmenistan -- there is one product associated with the former dictator that is thriving, namely vodka.
The ousted founder of top Russian social-networking site VKontakte has reportedly received citizenship in the Caribbean island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis.
At weddings, on dance floors, and even in shopping malls, young Kyrgyz like to show off the dance moves known as Kara Jorgo, or the "Black Stallion." It's a folk dance that was once nearly lost to time, but has seen a sudden revival amid a growing interest in traditional Kyrgyz culture.
On March 26 a new prime minister was appointed in Kyrgyzstan, a familiar figure who has been a top figure previous governments going back more than a decade: Joomart Otorbaev.
Two children have been killed in a blast in Kyrgyzstan's southern province of Batken.
Investigations have been launched into last year's release of a reputed crime boss in Kyrgyzstan.
Joomart Otorbaev says joining a Russia-led Customs Union will help his country tackle many economic and social challenges.
Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have met in the Tajik capital to discuss regional security in the wake of the withdrawal of most foreign combat troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2014.
Newly-appointed Kyrgyz Prime Minister Joomart Otorbaev sat down for an interview with RFE/RL's Venera Djumataeva in Bishkek on April 17.
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