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Manas Statues
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  • Groverdean
  • By Groverdean on May 18, 2004
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  • Manas Statue-Bishkek-Kyrgyzistan - Bishkek
    Manas
    Statue-Bishkek-Kyrgyzistan
    by Groverdean
    The statue of Manas (completed in 1981) is placed against the backdrop of the white marble of the moumental Philharmonia building. It depicts Manas, Kyrgyzstan's legendary hero, while riding his magic steed, Ak-Kula, and slaying a dragon. Below, to his right is his wife and counselor, Kanykei, dressed in national Kyrgyz dress worn by some married women of Kyrgyzstan even today. To his left is his advisor, the sage Bakai, also in traditional Kyrgyz clothing. The Manaschis are depicted as they would sit in the yurt and recite the deeds of the founder of the Kyrgyz nation.

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    State Historical Museum
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  • By srichmond on November 21, 2006
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    It's like walking back 30 years into Soviet times. This museum used to be the Lenin Museum, and the entire second floor is dedicated to Lenin. It's facinating. You won't see anything like this in Russia.

    The third floor of the museum is dedicated to Kyrgyz history.

  • Address: Ala-Too Square
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    Daytrip to Allah Baatar Canyon
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  • By Greatwalk0 on September 4, 2006
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  • Entrance to Allah Baatar Canyon - Bishkek
    Entrance to Allah Baatar
    Canyon
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    This canyon is beautiful! Only 30 minutes outside of Bishkek by car, you would be insane not to visit over a Saturday or Sunday. Great for hiking, a picnic, picture-taking, or just bumming around, Allah Baatar Canyon is one of those places that forces you to take a step back and say "WOW! I'm in the middle of nowhere!"

    Don't expect mountain lodges or 5-star restaurants here. In Allah Baatar it's you and the elements, so bring some water and your own snacks.

    Definately worth a visit. A minimal entrance fee is required.

  • Address: 30 minutes outside of central Bishkek
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    This is the Kyrgyz Republic captial
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  • Updated By Upstate1NY on January 19, 2006
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  • Central Plaza - Bishkek
    Central Plaza
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    The "theroritical" center of the city is the large plazza surrounded by governemnt buildings and moniumnets to significant events in its history and those that celebrate its origins and people.

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  • Address: City Center
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    Sights to see in the city center
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  • Honor to the Kyrgyz Flag - Bishkek
    Honor to the Kyrgyz Flag
    by Upstate1NY
    Looking the opposite way in the central plaza from the government office buildings you see the Monument of Honor to the Kyrgyz Flag and behind that the State Museum

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  • Address: City Center
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    Symbols of this Russian/Soviet Town
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  • Updated By Groverdean on June 29, 2005
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  • Monument honouring Soviet Airmen - Bishkek
    Monument honouring Soviet
    Airmen
    by Groverdean
    Bishkek is a typical Soviet style city. With it's block apartments, well laid out roads and squares, and the now lesser remnants of Soviet Statues and various other displays of art. I found the old Communist art to be very powerful and a fascination. I like this monument with an actual plane, built to honour WWII airmen.

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    Ala-Too Square
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  • By Groverdean on January 1, 2005
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    The towering statue of Lenin in front of the Kyrgyz State Historical Museum in Ala-Too Square.

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    Visit of the nearby mountains
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  • Updated By lotharlerch on April 27, 2005
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  • only a very short ride from Bishkek... - Bishkek
    only a very short ride from
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    by lotharlerch
    Even at the occasion of a very short stay in Bishkek you should not miss a trip to the nearby mountains, it is really nice.

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    Mountain trip
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  • By budapest8 on April 4, 2006
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  • The Ala-Too mountain range, 40 km away,
    provides a spectacular backdrop to the city;
    in it, the Ala Archa National Park is a site worth visiting

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    The main government building, the White House
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  • By budapest8 on April 4, 2006
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  • The main government building, the White House,
    is a huge seven-story marble block and the former
    headquarters of the Communist Party of the Kirghiz SSR

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