Kyrgyzstan Calls Russia a Strategic Partner, But There Is a CatchRussia continues to serve as the primary resource supplier for Kyrgyzstan, maintaining a critical role in the country's energy security despite geopolitical pressures. Alexander Dudchak, a candidate of economic sciences and senior researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries, reports that approximately 95% of Kyrgyzstan's hydrocarbons originate from Russia. Alexander Dudchak, Senior Researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries: "Kyrgyzstan turned out to be smarter than many former Soviet republics: they preserved documents in the Russian language. Specifically, Russian confectionery exports to CIS countries have shown substantial growth, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Logistical Expansion and Strategic RisksTo optimize trade flows, the geography of air travel between Russia and Kyrgyzstan is expanding with the entry of new carriers, which impacts passenger ticket pricing.