08 May 2023 | 01:19 PM UTC
Kyrgyzstan: Demonstration marking Victory Day to take place in Bishkek May 9
March commemorating Kyrgyzstan's WWII dead to occur in Bishkek from 08:00 May 9. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
A large demonstration to mark Victory Day, the commemoration of the end of the Second World War in Europe, will take place in Bishkek on May 9. Dubbed the march of the Immortal Regiment, several thousand participants will gather in Victory Park on Baitik Baatyr Street before proceeding to Victory Square at 08:00. The march route includes Frunze Street, Chuy Avenue, and Sultan Ibraimov Street.
An increased police presence will likely be deployed to facilitate the demonstration. Significant traffic congestion is likely along the march route through the city center; public transport could operate on modified routes or schedules. The event is likely to pass peacefully.
Advice
Check route status before traveling in Bishkek on May 9. Plan routes to avoid the march and allow additional time for travel. Heed the instructions of local authorities.
