Despite recent politically driven violence, community say Kyrgyzstan is their home now and they want to move on.
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The Kumtor mine, built on a glacier high in the Tian Shan mountains, continues to attract fierce criticism from locals.
The annexation of Crimea and the ongoing conflict in East Ukraine is causing much anxiety within Central Asian states.
![The Ukraine crisis has provoked anxiety over latent conflicts in Central Asia [Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/201466133532637734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
As Russia’s economy stagnates, rising China is challenging its influence over Central Asia.
![Pipeline infrastructure has been an important factor in Russia's dealings with Central Asia [Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/201422592638305734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
