Tag: Shyrdak

• Day 9

  Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Morning in Bishkek The name ‘Bishkek’ refers to the stick used to stir mare’s milk. The population of the city is growing by 100K per year, adding a million people every decade. The city is densely populated. There are about 1,000 schools and 3,000 mosques for the country. Classrooms contain about 60 children…

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  October 14, 2026

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