RFE/RL’s photographer was on hand to capture the hoof-thumping action as the mountain venue of Kyrgyzstan’s Nomad Games opened on September 3.
Kyrgyzstan’s Hills Come Alive With The Sound Of Nomads
RFE/RL’s photographer was on hand to capture the hoof-thumping action as the mountain venue of Kyrgyzstan’s Nomad Games opened on September 3.
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Two archers head for the carpark.
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A woman leaves her yurt with a pile of dishes as the games' attendees settle in for the night in the chilly mountain venue.
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This year marks the last time Kyrgyzstan will host the biannual event, at least for a while. Turkey's decision to host the 2020 Nomad Games was confirmed on September 1, after talks between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Sooronbai Jeenbekov.