Bishkek
Bishkek (pronunciation: /bɪʃˈkɛk/), formerly known as Pishpek and Frunze, is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan.
Etymology
The name "Bishkek" is derived from a Kyrgyz word for a churn used to make fermented mare's milk (kumis), the Kyrgyz national drink. This is reflected in the city's seal, which features a churn. The name was changed to Frunze in 1926 to honor the Soviet leader Mikhail Frunze, and then changed back to Bishkek following Kyrgyzstan's independence in 1991.
Related Terms
- Kyrgyzstan: A country in Central Asia. Bishkek is its capital and largest city.
- Kumis: A traditional fermented dairy product made from mare's milk, and a popular drink in Kyrgyzstan.
- Mikhail Frunze: A Bolshevik leader during and just prior to the Russian Revolution of 1917. The city of Bishkek was named Frunze in his honor from 1926 until 1991.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bishkek
- Wikipedia's article - Bishkek
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