Bishkek, April 15, 2026. /Kabar/. A new 1,200-student school is being built in Bishkek with the Russian support.
Elvira Surabaldieva, Chairperson of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration together with Russian Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, Sergey Vakunov inspected the construction of a school in Bishkek, which is being built with Russian support, the parliament's press service reported.
The construction of the modern four-story school is being carried out by the Russian company Moststroy. It was noted that the new educational institution will include a swimming pool, a football field, a sports hall, and an assembly hall. The facility is expected to be completed in 2027.
Surabaldieva noted that the foundation work has already been completed and emphasized the importance of this educational project, which is being implemented in accordance with the agreement between the two heads of state.
"Considering that a significant portion of Kyrgyzstan's population is young, this project is of great importance to us. The total area of the school will be 27,000 square meters and will accommodate 1,224 students. This will be a modern educational institution that fully meets the requirements of the times. The school's location is also convenient," the deputy noted.
In accordance with the agreement reached, the Russian Federation plans to build nine schools in Kyrgyzstan. In the first phase, construction will take place in the cities of Bishkek, Batken, and Karakol. In the second phase, schools will be built in the Osh, Jalal-Abad, Talas, and Naryn regions, as well as in the village of Novopavlovka. These educational institutions are scheduled to be open in 2029.