Kok-Boru Brings A Village Together In Kyrgyzstan

The small village of Shabdan in Kyrgyzstan's Chuy Valley used to be inhabited predominantly by ethnic Russians. But with many having moved to Russia and others marrying Kyrgyz partners, ethnic divisions here have become less distinct. Now, young residents of mixed heritage speak perfect Kyrgyz and play the Kyrgyz national sport of kok-boru, where skilled horsemen drag a goat's carcass toward their opponent's goal.