Kyrgyzstan 25 Years after the Collapse of the USSR

... split along the “urban–village” lines. This split is reflected in different electoral preferences and behavioural models evidenced during revolutionary crises. Unresolved economic and social problems create favourable conditions for the spread of radicalism. The current instability and transient nature of the Kyrgyz economy help define the major role that “black market” elements and the shadow economy play therein. Such activities include illegal domestic and cross-border trade and smuggling. The high organizational costs (including corruption-related payments ...