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Articles by Nurbek Savitahunov

influx from the north

Kyrgyzstan Sees Struggles, Opportunity in Russian Emigration Wave

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Russian entrepreneurs Yulia and Ilya Kuleshov worked hard to transform the large house they rented in the Kyrgyz capital into...
moscow distracted

Central Asia Drifts Out of Russia’s Orbit as Ukraine War Rages

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Russia is losing influence over former Soviet nations in Central Asia as the war in Ukraine increasingly strains Moscow&rsquo...
far from home

Emigre Russians Find Refuge in Remote Kyrgyzstan

“Karakol is a ‘safe haven,’ cozy, albeit not the most modern,” said one emigre. “It’s also easier to breathe here.”
Heading Home

Central Asian Migrants Flee Sanctions-Hit Russia

Economic problems as a result of the Ukraine war are making Russia a less attractive place to live and work.
lights out

‘Total Collapse’: Bishkek Businesses Reel From Massive Central Asian Blackout

The region-wide blackout left Bishkek authorities scrambling to rescue people — and dealt a devastating blow to small businesses.
wrong place, wrong time

Kyrgyzstan Cries Foul Over Musician’s Wrongful Arrest in Protest-Hit Kazakhstan

Jazz pianist Vikram Ruzakhunov’s arrest underscores the plight of Kyrgyz nationals detained in Kazakhstan during the country's week of unrest.
post-soviet power broker

In Crisis-Hit Kyrgyzstan, Russia Weighs Its Influence and Intentions

Analysts interviewed by The Moscow Times disagreed on whether Russia is playing a constructive role in the ex-Soviet country.
BISHKEK DISPATCH

‘The People Captured Power Themselves’: Kyrgyzstan Cleans Up After Night of Chaos

Authorities canceled the results of a disputed vote after protesters stormed government headquarters and clashed with riot police.