MOSCOW -- China and Russia may be competing for influence in Central Asia, but neither will be disappointed with the outcome of Kyrgyzstan's recent presidential election.
International relations
Bloodless Kyrgyz presidential election has China and Russia smiling
First elections untainted by violence or foreign interference
People cast their ballots in the presidential election in Kyrgyzstan Oct. 15. This was the first instance of a non-violent, democratic transfer of power in the country.
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