Kyrgyzstan

Hardships Still Common in Former Soviet Nations

Many citizens say aspects of life are worse now than under the Soviet Union

September 19, 2007
More than 15 years after the fall of the Soviet Union, people living in its successor states are likely to say key aspects of life are worse now than before 1991. Many report higher costs for housing, healthcare, and education, while few report increases in quality.More ...

Conflicts in Kyrgyzstan Reflect Despair Over Joblessness

Less than one-third satisfied with local economic conditions, versus two-thirds in neighboring countries

May 7, 2007
Gallup World Poll results from Kyrgyzstan provide a possible answer as to why anti-government forces have repeatedly been able to drawn thousands of Kyrgyzstanis to their demonstrations. An overwhelming majority of Kyrgyzstanis, 86%, say that now is not a good time in their area to find work. Corresponding percentages in Kyrgyzstan's neighboring countries vary, from 43% to 60%.More ...
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