Shoro umbrellas, under which traditional Kyrgyz drinks are sold, are unique elements of the urban environment of Bishkek and other cities of Kyrgyzstan.

The Opera and Ballet Theater is one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of Bishkek, built in 1955.

Panfilov Park turned 100 years old this year, and the Ferris wheel is an important city landmark that offers great views of the downtown area and the mountains.

The author's favorite architectural complex is the Philharmonic building and the public space in front of it.

Bishkek Marriage Palace resembles in its shape an ice castle with sharp tops and interesting stained glass windows.

Watercolor, Emil Nasritdinov

Watercolor, Emil Nasritdinov

This watercolor is based on a photo by the talented Bulgarian traveler and photographer Yuri Boyanin. It shows a misty morning in the mountains and a truck with the belongings of a family pumping to summer pastures - zhailoo. On top of all the belongings lies a red tunduk - the central element of the yurt's dome.

Watercolor, Emil Nasritdinov

Sulaiman-Too mountain is the main symbol of the city.

Sulaiman-Too mountain is the main symbol of the city.

Sulaiman-Too mountain is the main symbol of the city.

The author's favorite architectural complex is the Philharmonic building and the public space in front of it.

The author's favorite architectural complex is the Philharmonic building and the public space in front of it.

The author's favorite architectural complex is the Philharmonic building and the public space in front of it.

The author lives in the 9th microdistrict near the Ala-Archa River. The water and beautiful views of the mountains make it an excellent subject for watercolors. The river is especially beautiful in winter.

The author lives in the 9th microdistrict near the Ala-Archa River. The water and beautiful views of the mountains make it an excellent subject for watercolors. The river is especially beautiful in winter.

The author lives in the 9th microdistrict near the Ala-Archa River. The water and beautiful views of the mountains make it an excellent subject for watercolors. The river is especially beautiful in winter.

The Central Post Office with its clock tower is another landmark of the city.

Watercolor, Emil Nasritdinov

Watercolor, Emil Nasritdinov

Balconies in Bishkek's high-rise apartment buildings are very interesting. They live several lives as residents transform them by adding and changing windows.

How many interesting stories this old board in the center of Bishkek has seen.

Old Soviet houses are among the most common buildings in the city.

Just above the railroad you can find an old two-storey house with a very nice facade. It makes very contrast against the background of a modern high-rise residential complex.

The Tokoldosh neighborhood is one of the few areas of the city built in the traditional Central Asian style with meandering streets and small houses. Today, numerous layers of history can be seen on the walls of the houses and fences.

Watercolor, Emil Nasritdinov

Watercolor, Emil Nasritdinov

Old locomotive in Bishkek's train graveyard.

Dedicated to all designers and seamstresses of Kyrgyzstan who keep the country's economy afloat with their hard work.