1. July 3, 2016: Kazakhstan to Kyrgyz Republic #Dean525

   Dean started today at the Aisha Bibi, an 11th century mausoleum that serves as a monument to love and faithfulness. Today marked the end of Dean's first Kazakhstan leg.

2. July 4, 2016: Kyrgyz Republic #Dean525

   July 4: Happy Independence Day! July 4th marked Dean's first full day in the Kyrgyz Republic.The morning started out overcast and drizzly, which was just what Dean needed after multiple days of 95+ degree weather.

3. July 5, 2016: Kyrgyz Republic #Dean525

   July 5th saw Dean running through the mountainous heart of Kyrgyzstan. Running through the cloudy mist, Dean was able to see first-hand the traditional Kyrgyz nomadic lifestyle.

4. July 6, 2016: Kyrgyz Republic #Dean525

   On July 6th, Dean bid the Kyrgyz mountains farewell, but not before having one final adventure. Waking with the rising sun, Dean began his route into the Too Ashuu valley.

5. July 7, 2016: Bishkek #Dean525

   Dean arrived in Bishkek on July 7 where he started the day by visiting the Shopokov English Access program. The students were happy to practice their English with him, and even happier to run with him for a few hundred yards.

6. July 8, 2016: Kyrgyz Republic #Dean525

   On July 8th, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan welcomed Dean in grand style. The day started with Dean appearing on Zamana, a Good Morning America style show and ended with an outdoor concert.

7. July 9, 2016: Kyrgyz Republic to Kazakhstan #Dean525

   Dean leaves the Kyrgyz Republic for the last leg of the Ultramarathon run in Kazakhstan.

8. July 10, 2016: Kazakhstan #Dean525

   Dean completes the final leg of his Ultramarathon across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

9. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Galt’s Remarks at the Congressional Reception Alliance for International Exchange

   Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Galt’s Remarks at the Congressional Reception Alliance for International Exchange

10. Infrastructure and Economic Development for Turkey

    Lokman participated in the program during his first term as mayor of Kazan, a district of Ankara, on the theme of Municipal Governance and Intergovernmental Relations in the U.S. in 2006.

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