bishkek european observers say monday vote-buying significant procedural problems mar kyrgyzstan presidential vote though praise move towards orderly transfer power volatile ex-soviet state sooronbai jeenbekov protege outgo president sunday 55 percent strong result near tie poll predict opposition leader omurbek babanov concede defeat say would investigate irregularities election see test stability central asian country russia still hold considerable sway two previous leaders oust violent riot kyrgyz news website turmush.kg publish video show hundreds babanov supporters rally outside local government build home talas region report violence vote competitive candidates could general campaign freely organisation security cooperation europe osce say case misuse public resources pressure voters vote-buying remain concern add mission statement mention numerous significant procedural problems vote count initial stag tabulation say election contribute strengthen democratic institutions provide orderly transfer power official confirmation figure expect within week unchallenged result would mark first peaceful transition power full-time presidents mostly muslim nation pre-election poll suggest candidates would fail get 50 percent proceed second-round runoff russian president vladimir putin monday become first foreign leader congratulate jeenbekov victory outgo president almazbek atambayev develop particularly close tie moscow six years office dismiss western criticism bias course would sing praise pro-american candidate election kyrgyz news website 24.kg quote tell foreign diplomats meet monday candidates differ little main point policy campaign secular state hew close russia region moscow vie influence unite state china however represent rival interest group clans inside kyrgyzstan fight access power state resources atambayev jeenbekov social democratic party big faction parliament dominate coalition cabinet jeenbekov pledge continue predecessor policies kyrgyzstan host russian military base vote-buying count glitches mar kyrgyzstan vote observers