Politics: In Kyrgyzstan, Political Satire Is a Hot Ticket
Politics: In Kyrgyzstan, Political Satire Is a Hot Ticket
Author(s): Dina TokbaevaSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Transitions Online
Keywords: Kyrgyzstan; politics; satire; repression; humor; entertainment; Dvorets Sporta; Central Asian
Summary/Abstract: In the turbulent Central Asian nation, only satirists are allowed to openly joke about top officials, making political comedians and the shows that highlight them more popular than ever.
Journal: Transitions Online
- Issue Year: 2012
- Issue No: 10/30
- Page Count: 4
- Language: English
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