On November 15, Bishkek will experience variable cloudiness with daytime temperatures reaching +7°C.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The third Sunday of November is dedicated to remembering those lost in road accidents. According to the UN, road traffic accidents claim 1.25 million lives annually, while between 20 and 50 million people suffer various injuries. These accidents are the leading cause of death for young people aged 15 to 29, with pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists accounting for half of all fatalities.
Road accident statistics in the country
In 2025, the country recorded a significant number of traffic incidents, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries.
Legacy of Vasily Bartold
The scientific community marks the birth of Vasily Bartold, a prominent Russian and Soviet orientalist and a founder of the national school of Turkology and Islamic studies. Born in Saint Petersburg on November 15 (November 3), his work remains vital for understanding Kyrgyz history.
His book, "The Kyrgyz: A Historical Sketch," published in Frunze in 1927 at the request of the young republic's government, systematized information from Chinese, Persian, and Arabic chronicles. Bartold is credited with introducing the term "Kyrgyz Great Power" to describe the peak of the Kyrgyz Khaganate during the 9th–10th centuries.
Context
Vasily Bartold was a scholar who conducted expeditions to Central Asia and Semirechye to study regional history and culture.
