There are no compulsory immunisations for those traveling to Kyrgyzstan although you should be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. It’s a good idea to ask your local GP for advice on most effective immunisations and preventative treatments.
Food and drinks
The food offered in Kyrgyzstan tends to be based around meat and rice, although the salads and vegetables available are varied. When you travel, you’ll be able to taste local dishes from the region that often cross-pollinate with the cultures that have lived and changed over the centuries.
Regarding alcohol, the options are mostly limited to vodka or beer, so those looking for something different – Scotch or Gin for instance – ought to buy it duty free and take it home. Mixers such as tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
You will often interact with the locals, all with their distinctive customs and traditions. You’re asked to pay respect and consideration towards locals. You can always rely on your tour guides or tour leaders to help you.
Central Asia has a laid low-key style of Islam. It is the very first thing to know when you travel there especially in towns and cities. In places such as Bishkek you won’t believe the length of women’s skirts! However, it needs to be remembered that it is technically considered to be a Muslim region , and therefore some caution is required at certain locations. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable for both genders, but when going to mosques, women must be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear pants or skirts that are below the knees, and men should not wear shorts.
With just over 15% following Islam, 80% of the people are Islamic.
Russian Orthodoxy
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual nation in the 1990’sand was able to add Kyrgyz to its official language. You will also find Uzbeks of ethnic origin and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan because of previous Soviet policies.
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