Kyrgyzstan
Soviet Walking Tours & Articles
Discover Soviet art and history with our in-depth articles and carefully curated walking tours. These guides take you through must-see mosaics, monuments, and modernist architecture, offering historical insights and context along the way.
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A (self-guided) Soviet walking tour in Bishkek
Welcome to the capital of Kyrgyzstan! We’re in luck – there are many Soviet gems still to be found here. We have created a 8.7km self-guided walk in the city which covers most (and the best!) of them. Introduction Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, is a treasure trove of Soviet-era public art, mosaics, and monumental…
Artworks and their story
Each artwork tells a story. Discover the complete collection of monumental artworks from Kyrgyzstan in our image gallery. Below is a curated preview drawn from our Instagram page.
Resources & Further Reading
Want to explore Kyrgyzstan? Here, you’ll find a collection of maps, websites, books, social media pages and more, dedicated to its Soviet public art and architecture. These resources will help you discover more of the artistic and historical landscape of the former Kyrgyz SSR.
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