the largest ethnic group in Razzaqov. However, if the populations of the six subordinated villages are included, the Kyrgyz become the largest ethnic group. According to data from 2005, the ethnic make-up of Razzaqov and the six subordinated villages is as follows: 50.2 percent are Kyrgyz, 48.6 percent are Uzbek, 0.3 percent are Tatar, 0.3 percent are Tajik, and the rest are representatives of various other ethnic groups. Razzaqov has traditionally been Muslim. The residents of Razzaqov are Sunni Muslims. There are five mosques in the town. There are no sizeable communities of other religious groups. Economy During the Soviet era, there were some factories in Razzaqov. Also, there was a large kolkhoz. Since Kyrgyzstan became independent in 1991, almost all of the factories have closed. Many Razzaqovites now go abroad to make a living, with the most popular destination being Russia. People also go to the neighboring countries of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. There are no reliable data on the number of labor migrants from Razzaqov. People who stay in the town engage in trade and agriculture. Animal husbandry is also widespread. Those who engage in agriculture mostly grow grains, fruits, vegetables, and plants that produce oil. Razzaqov has two large bazaars. Most sellers who work in these bazaars bring their goods from markets in Osh, Kara-Suu, and Khujand. Razzaqov also has a livestock market which is open on Thursdays and Fridays. The economy of Razzaqov, like the economy of many Kyrgyzstani towns, is primarily kiosk in nature. A large amount of local commerce occurs at the bazaars and small kiosks all over the town. A significant amount of trade is unregulated. Government Razzaqov has a mayor–council form of government. Members of the Town Kenesh (Council) elect the mayor. The Town Kenesh has 30 members. The villages of Myrza-Patcha, Samat, Chimgen, Ak-Bulak, Taylan, and Golbo are also governed by the administration of Razzaqov. The current mayor of Razzaqov is Chyngyz Rysov. Razzaqov is the administrative center of Leylek District to which it is subordinated. All of the administrative agencies of the District of Leylek are in Razzaqov. Like in other Kyrgyzstani settlements where there are large groups of ethnic minorities, virtually all administrative positions in Leylek District are held by ethnic Kyrgyz. Since Kyrgyzstan became independent, all heads of Leylek District have been ethnic Kyrgyz. Currently there are a few ethnic Uzbeks working in the Razzaqov Mayor's Office and