Naryn School No. 8 Buylash Uulu | Information

About Naryn

Essential Data

  • Population: 40,000
  • Elevation: 6,627
  • Naryn was founded in 1927
  • Religions: Sunni Islam, Orthodox Christianity
  • Main races/ethnicity/castes/etc: Kyrgyz
  • Main languages: Kyrgyz, Russian
  • Languages taught at School No. 8: Kyrgyz, Russian, English, Turkish

Places and Spaces

Naryn is known for its stark and beautiful wildlife, long history, harsh winters, and vibrant culture.

  • Bus Stop
    Bus Stop
  • Salkyn Tor National Park
    Salkyn Tor National Park
  • lake area
    lake area
  • Naryn Falls
    Naryn Falls
  • Naryn Historical Museum
    Naryn Historical Museum
  • Kel-Suu Lake
    Kel-Suu Lake

Culture & Events

Naryn City serves as the cultural capital of the region, with a monumental sculpture of Kurmanjan Datka and Alymbek Datka to commemorate it. It is home to the yearly Shyrdak Festival. The Kyrgyzstan Campus of the University of Central Asia is located on the western edge of town.

Some popular dishes include:

  • Hand-rolled noodle sheet
    Hand-rolled noodle sheet
  • Sheep stock
    Sheep stock
  • Pelmeni
    Pelmeni
  • Grilled chicken picnic
    Grilled chicken picnic
  • Plov
    Plov
  • Gulyash
    Gulyash

Animals & Wildlife

Naryn’s largely untouched natural landscape of mountains boasts extraordinary animals alongside the long domesticated goats and horses.

  • Yaks
    Yaks
  • Snow Leopards
    Snow Leopards
  • Sheep and Goats
    Sheep and Goats
  • Camels
    Camels
  • Horse
    Horse
  • Donkey
    Donkey

Learn More

Visit the official Naryn website at

http://naryncity.kg/