Bibisara Beishenalieva - People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR

Bestowal of the Honorary Title of People's Artist of the Kirghiz SSR to Beyshenalieva

The talent of the actress, her work, and public activities were recognized with the awarding of the honorary title of People's Artist of the Kirghiz SSR in 1954.

When watching Bibisara Beyshenalieva's performances in various ballet productions—from Anar to the pinnacle of Russian classical ballet, such as the role of Odette in "Swan Lake"—one cannot help but reflect on the breadth of the creative possibilities of the Kyrgyz ballerina. It is difficult to characterize Beyshenalieva's dance as predominantly either character or classical. Both styles are harmoniously combined in her. When we speak of Beyshenalieva, we emphasize that she is a Kyrgyz ballerina. This highlights the unique features in her art that are inherent to her as a daughter of a mountainous region. The restrained and expressive gesture, the rhythm and fluidity of movements, the proud posture—these are qualities that, as they say, are in her blood, inherited from her people, and magnificently embodied in her dance. Anyone who has glanced at the smooth, flowing lines of the Kyrgyz national pattern will understand the source of Beyshenalieva's restrained and fluid gestures. As for her proud posture, it is inherent in the very nature of the Kyrgyz, in everything that surrounds a person from childhood. Just look at how a slender and majestic Tien Shan fir grows or how fearlessly a ram approaches the very edge of a cliff. However, there are more common examples. Just take a look at a dzhigit sitting in the saddle, and you will understand where the Kyrgyz derive their innate grace and boldness.

Thus, the national specificity of Beyshenalieva is all that her native nature has so generously bestowed upon her—the vast and free mountain region where she was born, lives, and works.

At the same time, Beyshenalieva is an actress who has mastered the Russian ballet school, in which classical forms, harmony of movements, and spirituality filled not only with emotions but also with a deep understanding of universal culture are expressed. She drew this knowledge from the captivating lines of Pushkin's poetry, the chiseled forms of Leningrad palaces and monuments, among the treasures of the Hermitage, and in lessons in the training hall under the watchful eye of Agrippina Yakovlevna Vaganova.

The elements of national and classical blend in Beyshenalieva's art so harmoniously that it is difficult to separate one from the other. And this is what makes her art original.

Swan Lake Ballet: Odile — B. Beyshenalieva, Siegfried — U. Sarbagishev.

In 1958, during the decade of Kyrgyz art and literature in Moscow, Beyshenalieva performed in two national ballets—"Anar" and "Cholpon." The audience could witness the mastery of the Kyrgyz actress and the high culture of her performance.

The acquaintance with the original ballerina, who has reached true heights in her art, brought joy to the viewers. The awarding of the honorary title of People's Artist of the Soviet Union in 1958 was a high recognition of her work.

B. Beyshenalieva in R. M. Glière's ballet "Red Poppy"