PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SPACES INTERACTIONS: RURAL-URBAN DYNAMICS IN NEW CONSTRUCTIONS IN KYRGYZSTAN = ВЗАИМОДЕЙСТВИЕ ФИЗИЧЕСКОГО И СОЦИАЛЬНОГО ПРОСТРАНСТВ: ДИНАМИКА СЕЛА И ГОРОДА В НОВОСТРОЙКАХ КЫРГЫЗСТАНА

Baktıbek İSAKOV | Roza ABDIKULOVA | Cıldız ÇIMANOVA

In Kyrgyzstan’s evolving cultural landscape in post-Soviet time, rural and urban dynamics reveal a captivating story of adaptation. This study explores domestic spaces, specifically the ‘bathhouse’, ‘naves’, and toilet placement preferences in newly built houses. The traditional rural ‘bathhouse’ has ventured into urban settings, challenging established notions. Conversely, the urban ‘naves’ now thrive in remote rural areas, reflecting evolving cultural tastes. Toilet placement choices among new settlement residents exemplify the fusion of rural and urban influences, highlighting their ability ...Более