Kyrgyzstan

SHORT INFORMATION

Kyrgyzstan Education

During the middle of the 1990's the Kyrgyzstan Education was very much based on the educational structure that of the Soviet-era. Gradually the system started being modified and changed according to the necessities of the citizens.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Alcoholic drinks in Kyrgyzstan

Arak (Kyrgyz for Vodka) the most common and popular form of hard alcohol – watch out for Samagonka – home made vodka. When drinking vodka - watch your hosts – Russians tend to drain their glasses – “down in one” – and so do many Kyrgyz – but a lot of Kyrgyz only drink half the glass.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Wedding in Kyrgyzstan

As everywhere in the world, weddings tend to be big and joyous affairs.