Assessment of the Main Ecosystems of the Western Tian Shan

The publication provides an assessment of the main ecosystems of the Western Tian Shan, which ensure the region's environmental stability and provide people with various benefits; the irreplaceability of natural ecosystems in sustaining human life is emphasized.

Notions of Ecological Consciousness and Ecological Will

We speak of political consciousness, ecological consciousness. But we do not speak of loving consciousness, family consciousness, and so on. The point is that loving one's parents or children does not require consciousness. The statement 'I love my girlfriend because I am conscious of my love for her' sounds blasphemous.

Where Are We Going

To reach any goal, one must know the path to it. And, strangely enough, one must also know the goal itself. Because the path to nearer goals often leads away from a more distant one.

What Should State Governance Correspond To?

Governance is the organization of actions to achieve a goal. When it comes to state governance, this includes defining the goal and choosing the means to achieve it. There is nothing above the state that acts on a national scale and in the interests of the entire population. And the interests of the state must coincide

Kegeti — The Beginning of the Journey

In the past, the mountain ranges were not the obstacle for horseback travelers that they have now become for motorists. Through the Kyrgyz Ala-Too, almost every gorge led to bountiful summer pastures — jailoo. One such gorge is Kegeti, located east of Bishkek between the basins of the Issyk-Ata and Shamshy rivers.

Much Ado About Nothing

Vecherniy Bishkek, October 5, 2012.
The country's largest gold-mining enterprise is once again coming under attack. This time, representatives of a certain public association, 'Tenir-Too Yntymak Toby,' claim to be acting on behalf of the residents of Naryn.

The Problem of Man

The development of ideas about human nature. In every age, people have pondered who they are, how they came to be, and why they exist in the world. At first, they did not distinguish themselves from other living creatures, or even from inanimate objects

Simplification Is Akin to Death

We live in a world that is becoming ever more simplified. Moreover, in a world becoming ever more primitive. What is wrong with that? The problem is that, in such a world, what is good keeps getting worse. Life is being replaced by degeneration. For the worse hinders the return, the revival, of the good.

Man Outside Nature

Man possesses enormous potential — both creative and destructive.

Temptation: An Ecologist's View of the Problem of Genetically Modified Organisms
Environmental Education Activities of Specially Protected Natural Areas

One of the tasks of nature reserves and national parks is environmental education activity.

Environmental Prerequisites and Problems in Kyrgyzstan in Connection with Prospects for Sustainable Development

This essay is based on the publication: Shukurov, E.J. The Natural and Anthropogenic Environment of Kyrgyzstan. (Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz Committee 'Man and the Biosphere,' Institute of Management under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek, 'Ilim,' 1991).