Acting Prime Minister, First Vice Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Artem Novikov casts his ballot at a polling station during a presidential election and constitutional referendum in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The election will be held in Kyrgyzstan on January 10, with a total of 17 candidates competing for the presidency. A referendum will also be held the same day to decide the form of government, be it a parliamentary system or a presidential one.