I just sent off my app for a Kyrgyz visa for the summer. That process was a hell of a lot easier than a Russian visa. Click here to see what the form looks like. I need a 90 day visa because I'll be arriving before our student group, and since I am… more »

Our program this summer in Bishkek will include second-, third- and fourth-year Russian. So far here are our stats: 8-week program (Bishkek only) 2nd year students: 8 confirmed, 3 unconfirmed 3rd year students: 8 confirmed, 3 unconfirmed 4th… more »

Reading up on Kyrgyz food, I am not surprised to learn that they are big into shishkabob, but I am intrigued by the following line: "Each shashlik typically has a fat-to-meat ratio of one-to-one." I love fat. Can't wait to get to Bishkek! Among the… more »