According to a national poll of 900 citizens conducted by a Bishkek polling service in September, the best-known political party in Kyrgyzstan is the opposition Ar-Namys Party of imprisoned former Vice President Feliks Kulov. Forty-one percent of respondents were unable to name any party, and 66.1 percent were unable to name a party they trust. Thirty-five percent were aware of the Ar-Namys Party, although only 17 percent of respondents said they trust it. The communists -- presumably both communist parties taken together -- were known by 25.2 percent of respondents and trusted by 14 percent, while the socialist Ata-Meken Party was known by 24.8 percent and trusted by 14 percent. Other parties were known by less than 20 percent and trusted by 10 percent or less. (RFE/RL)