Constitution of Kyrgyzstan March 23, 1937
According to the Constitution of the USSR, adopted on December 5, 1936, by the VIII All-Union Congress of Soviets, the Kyrgyz Soviet Republic was established as part of the USSR. On March 20, 1937, the V Extraordinary Congress of Soviets of the Kyrgyz SSR convened in the capital to discuss and adopt the Constitution of Kyrgyzstan, with 291 delegates participating in its work. Taking into account the amendments, additions, and changes proposed by the delegates, the Congress of Soviets approved the Constitution (fundamental law) of the Kyrgyz SSR on March 23. It was legislatively established that Kyrgyzstan had become a sovereign state, entering the USSR as an equal member of a multinational state.
The Constitution of the Kyrgyz SSR was based on the principles of the USSR Constitution, and the sovereignty of Kyrgyzstan was of a declarative nature. However, the Constitution of the Kyrgyz SSR reflected the peculiarities of Kyrgyzstan as a national republic, linked to its historical past and the national composition of the population, the uniqueness of its way of life, political and cultural life, administrative-territorial structure, state emblem, and national flag. This Constitution was in effect for over 40 years, until the adoption of the second Constitution of Kyrgyzstan in 1978.
The activities of the city council and its executive committee were now directed by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet and the Council of People's Commissars of the Kyrgyz SSR.
The adoption of the Constitution of Kyrgyzstan preceded significant economic and cultural development in the capital during the years (1933-1937) of the second five-year plan. The creation of new industries continued, and major construction projects were underway. A fruit and vegetable processing plant, sewing, tobacco, knitwear, shoe, and pasta factories, among others, were built. Under the jurisdiction of the People's Commissariat of Local Industry, factories such as a brick, reed, soap, leather, brewery, and non-alcoholic beverage plants, as well as a scale repair workshop and a printing house, operated. In 1934, bus services were regulated, and that same year, the Frunze-Rybachye highway was opened.
Cooperative industry was also expanding.
In the capital, cultural construction saw significant development. During the five-year plan, state expenditures on socio-cultural needs increased more than fivefold. All this made it possible to open a veterinary institute in 1933. In 1934, the publishing house "Kyrgyzstan" was established, a republican exhibition of artists' works was created, and the State Public Library named after Chernyshevsky was opened. In 1935, the State Russian Drama Theater was opened. In 1936, a broadcasting station was built, and the city had 3,040 radio points.
Technical schools operated, including financial-economic, construction, medical, hydro-technical, and workers' faculties. The foundation of the Fuchik Culture and Recreation Park was laid. The Kyrgyz State Philharmonic was created. On March 20, 1937, the Kyrgyz branch of the Union of Architects was organized. That same year, the city had 18 kindergartens with 800 places, 7 primary and incomplete secondary schools, and 10 secondary schools. Three higher educational institutions, clubs, and about 40 libraries functioned. A book chamber was established, and printing developed. On December 12, 1937, the first typographic survey of the capital was conducted, based on which a general plan for the construction of the capital was drawn up.
Through the labor efforts of the citizens, the second five-year plan was completed in 4 years and 3 months.
First Five-Year Plan of the Kyrgyz ASSR
