The small village of Shabdan in Kyrgyzstan’s Chuy Valley used to be inhabited predominantly by ethnic Russians. But with many having moved to Russia and others marrying Kyrgyz partners, ethnic divisions here have become less distinct.
Originally published at – https://www.rferl.org/a/kok-boru-brings-a-village-together-in-kyrgyzstan/31107978.html

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