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n. - The capital of Kyrgyzstan (known by this name 1926-1991).

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  • Bishkek (formerly known as Frunze) is situated in the north of Kyrgyzstan on the edge of the Kyrgyz Alatau Mountains, an arm of the mighty Tian Shan range.
  • From 1926 to 1991 it was Frunze, which is not problematic except for the Kyrgyz—see below, Frunze being the name of a local boy who became a Soviet general.
  • Frunze (city; former name Kyrgyzstan 42 54 N 74 36 E for Bishkek)
  • A classmate of mine at Frunze has arranged coverage of this entire area.
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