Join us for an engaging walk through the heart of Bishkek as we explore the monumental architecture of the late Soviet era.

This period is marked by bold, large-scale buildings with minimalist facades—impressive in size, yet restrained in detail and color. Their subdued tones, chosen to suit Kyrgyzstan’s intense summer sun, give these structures an even more monumental appearance.

You’ll also discover how Soviet-era architects studied local traditional architecture and integrated elements of Kyrgyz national identity into their designs—not by simply replicating traditional ornaments, but by reimagining them through scale, spacing, and rhythm.

DURATION: 2 hours
LANGUAGE: English
COST: 1-5 people – 5000 som (€49)
6+ people – 1000 som per person (€10)

MEETING POINT: Middle of the Victory square, near the eternal flame (https://maps.app.goo.gl/EAZnnQbUztYrKWQo8)