Bishkek

American

[bish-kek] / bɪʃˈkɛk /

noun

the capital of Kirghizia (Kyrgyzstan), in the N part.

Bishkek British

/ bɪʃˈkɛk /

noun

Also called: Pishpek. Former name (1926–91): Frunze. the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Pop: 828 000 (2005 est)

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In Bishkek, painter Erkinbek Bolzhurov is worried about the fate of the House of Artists, which stands next to the former national printing house -- of which now only the walls remain.

From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026

Russian is an official language and Bishkek is a close ally of Moscow.

From Barron's ● Nov. 30, 2025

Rama Group and Shisan share the same address in Bishkek - a modern five-storey block in a prosperous part of the city.

From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2024

In a statement, he said he is immediately sending a senior Cabinet minister to Bishkek to supervise efforts to ensure the wellbeing of students who have been wounded in the attacks.

From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2024

Industry, concentrated around Bishkek, produces small quantities of electric motors, livestock feeding equipment, washing machines, furniture, cement, paper, and bricks.

From The 1992 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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