City Day is celebrated today, July 1, in Karakol. One of the most beautiful cities in Kyrgyzstan turns 157 this year.
On the holiday, President Sadyr Japarov visited the city and inspected the reconstruction of Pushkin Park in Karakol. The head of state was also presented with a number of infrastructure projects—the construction of a heating and power plant, the restoration of the city’s history museum, the construction of a multifunctional sports complex, and a Congress Hall.
The city administration promises to transform the cultural and historical center of the region into a modern and comfortable city.
«This is a new vision for the city’s development, based on respect for its history, preserving its unique character, and creating opportunities for future generations. The program is being implemented in close partnership between the Karakol City Hall and businesses,» the municipality noted.
The first stage of the program includes:
- major renovations of 10 schools and kindergartens;
- improvement of 25 courtyards;
- creation of a modern public space along Karakol River;
- improvement of the city beach;
- complete renovation of Victory Park;
- reconstruction of city and intra-block roads;
- installation of three modern architectural steles at the entrance to the city;
- upgrade of the bus depot.
All of these projects are already in the implementation phase.
The City Hall emphasizes that Karakol Zhany Dem is not simply a collection of individual construction projects; the program’s goal is to create a modern, convenient, beautiful, and safe city.
«We would like Karakol to stop being perceived simply as a gateway to Issyk-Kul or a ski resort. The city has every opportunity to become one of the most comfortable, beautiful, and attractive cities in Kyrgyzstan. This is precisely our goal,» Karakol Mayor Talant Imanov said.
According to the municipality, the total investment in Karakol’s development program could range from $62 to $82 million.
