Published
01/27/2026, 12:30Boto Kuronkeev, a resident of the village of Tologol in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, breeds camels, whose numbers are declining.
This craft has been passed down in his family from generation to generation. His father has been breeding camels since the 1980s, and today his son Boto Kuronkeev continues the business. Camel breeding is a labour-intensive occupation, but these animals are particularly well adapted to the conditions of the Kyrgyz mountains. They can go without water for up to 40 days, withstand frosts down to −40°C and heat up to +50°C. In addition, they provide meat and milk all year round, making them valuable for use in the household.
The farmer is taking steps to develop camel breeding, spreading the animals not only throughout the Naryn region, but also to other regions, increasing their numbers.
There are also plans to bring in other mountain breeds from Mongolia to improve the Kyrgyz camel breed.
According to available information, an adult male camel provides up to 400–500 kg of meat. In addition, there is a demand for camel wool. The wool is used to make various products: clothing, blankets, as well as items with medicinal properties, which are sold commercially.
This initiative contributes to the revival of the almost forgotten camel breeding industry in the country and the diversification of the livestock sector.
