Silk Road Heritage: China-Kyrgyzstan archaeological work is drawing fresh attention to the ancient city of Suyab near Tokmok, focusing on better ways to conserve earthen ruins and showing how cross-border expertise can protect shared history. Theatre & Soft Power: GITIS rector Grigory Zaslavsky says live theatre grows more valuable with new tech, and highlights international masterclasses and schools that expand cultural ties. Bishkek Stage Spotlight: The musical “Cholponum” premieres in Bishkek on June 16–17, while puppet theatre brings Chyngyz Aitmatov’s “The Spotted Dog Running Along the Shore” on June 6–7 and June 13–14. Film Industry Boost: Kyrgyz cinema funding has risen more than tenfold since 2019, with 2026 support reaching 928 million soms as the IV Bishkek International Film Festival opens. What’s On in Bishkek: “Mongolian Film Week” runs June 9–12 during the festival, and the city will also host a CIS Forum of Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia starting June 9. Digital Life & Culture Policy: Kyrgyz officials say porn-site blocking is effective since 2025, though VPNs can still bypass restrictions.