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In this article, the mountain system of Kyrgyzstan is examined as a unique geographical object that defines the hydrological, climatic, and cultural landscape of the region. Based on analysis of orographic data, glaciological studies, and historical evidence, the complex structure of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay is reconstructed, forming more than ninety percent of the republic's territory. Particular attention is given to the highest peaks—the Peak Pobedy and Khan Tengri, glacier complexes, as well as the processes connecting the cryosphere with the water security of the entire Central Asian region.