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Statue of Mikhail Frunze, the Kyrgyz Soviet hero, in Bishkek. Frunze was the name of the capital city from 1926 to 1991.

Statue of Mikhail Frunze, the Kyrgyz Soviet hero, in Bishkek. Frunze was the name of the capital city from 1926 to 1991.

A view of the Tien Shan Mountains from an open air museum in Chopa Ata on Lake Ysyk Kol.

A view of the Tien Shan Mountains from an open air museum in Chopa Ata on Lake Ysyk Kol.

Inspecting an orchard.

Inspecting an orchard.

A goat herder on horseback with his dogs.

A goat herder on horseback with his dogs.

Close up of a yurt.

Close up of a yurt.

A typical Kyrgyz yurt, a portable, bent-wood framed shelter covered by layers of fabric, typically felt.

A typical Kyrgyz yurt, a portable, bent-wood framed shelter covered by layers of fabric, typically felt.

Statue of Aaly Tokombaev (1904-1988) in Bishkek. Tokombaev is probably Kyrgyzstan's most famous writer. He was not only a poet and novelist, but also a composer.

Statue of Aaly Tokombaev (1904-1988) in Bishkek. Tokombaev is probably Kyrgyzstan's most famous writer. He was not only a poet and novelist, but also a composer.

The national game of Kyrgyzstan, Ulak Tartush, is a version of polo played with a headless goat. Note that some of the riders wear old Soviet tank helmets for head protection.

The national game of Kyrgyzstan, Ulak Tartush, is a version of polo played with a headless goat. Note that some of the riders wear old Soviet tank helmets for head protection.

Preparing to race at the Hippodrome in Bishkek. Colts - male baby horses usually under 18 months old - are used in these contests. Because these animals are too young to hold adults, they are raced by boys. Note that not only do they not have helmets, most do not have saddles.

Preparing to race at the Hippodrome in Bishkek. Colts - male baby horses usually under 18 months old - are used in these contests. Because these animals are too young to hold adults, they are raced by boys. Note that not only do they not have helmets, most do not have saddles.

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