Periodic Press of the City of Osh

Central and Local Periodical Press in Osh

The development of the economy and culture of the city of Osh has been significantly influenced by both the central and local periodical press. On April 12, 1932, the first issue of the newspaper "Kommunist" in Uzbek was published in the city of Osh — the organ of the Kirghiz Regional Committee and the Aravan-Burinsky District Committee of the VKP(b). The newspaper "Kommunist" was the first printed organ published in the Uzbek language in Kyrgyzstan. The first editor of the newspaper "Kommunist" was Murat Sabirov, and the responsible secretary of the editorial board was E. Kaimakov. The newspaper "Kommunist" later appeared under the names "Pakhta uchun," "Kirgiziston haqiqati," "Lenin yuli," and since 1990 - "Ush sadosi." The editors included M. Ismailov, N. Gulaymov, X. Khamidov, A. Abidov, and since 1992 — A. Abdugafurov. The newspaper "Osh zhanirygy" is the most influential newspaper not only in the Osh region but throughout southern Kyrgyzstan. Its first issue was published on October 14, 1938, under the name "Kyrgyzstan bolshevigi." The first editor was Telen Jumabaev. The newspaper's path is inextricably linked to the history of the Osh region, the city of Osh, and its people. "Osh zhanirygy" serves as a chronicle of the tumultuous events experienced by the city during heroic days of struggle and victory. After our republic gained independence, the newspaper became a mouthpiece for free thought, supporting the socio-economic reforms carried out by the first President of the republic, Askar Akayev. For its contribution to covering democratic reforms and the development of interethnic harmony, "Osh zhanirygy" was awarded the presidential prize (1997). It is willingly supported by grants from international organizations. The editors of this newspaper over the years have included A. Borubaev, B. Ismailov, Sh. Moydinov, Zh. Tashiev, T. Motolbaev, and A. Sydykov. Since 1996, the newspaper has been headed by Abibilla Pazylov - a graduate of the journalism faculty of Leningrad State University, a member of creative unions of journalists and writers of the republic, and a holder of the award from the Union of Journalists of Kyrgyzstan. Since 1997, the newspaper has been printed using offset printing in Bishkek and distributed throughout the country. The newspaper helps residents solve many legal and other issues. "Osh zhanirygy" has become a favorite newspaper among the people of Osh.

The first newspaper in the Russian language in the Osh region was published in 1939. It was called "Leninskiy put," and since 1992 it has been named "Echo Osha." The newspaper is published for readers in the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions and is considered the most respected not only among Russian-speaking but also among Kyrgyz, Uzbek, and other readers. The newspaper constantly covers the political, economic, and cultural life of the republic and especially the city of Osh. Its materials consistently contribute to solving the city's problematic issues. The editors of the newspaper in recent years have included K. Izyumov, V. Lukyashchenko, N. Zemkov, V. Akchurin (1985—1992), and E. Breslavsky (since 1992). There are the most favorable reviews from readers about them; under their editorship, the newspaper has been and continues to be interesting and substantive.

The Osh city newspaper "Vecherniy Osh" was established in January 1991 and has at different times been published under the names "Osh shamy," "Vecherniy Osh," and "Ush okshamy" in Kyrgyz, Russian, and Uzbek languages.

The founders were the Osh City Committee of the Communist Party of Kyrgyzstan and the City Council of Deputies. The first issue was published on February 1, 1991, under the editorship of Abdygani Abdugafurov, who was also the deputy chairman of the city council, and in September of the same year, the current editor-in-chief Abdirashit Urbaev became the editor. The city newspaper was organized on the basis of the mass-circulation newspapers "Golos tekstilshchika" of the Osh cotton production association and "Tekstilshchik" of the Osh silk factory. The newspaper was created after the well-known events in Osh and, according to the idea of the founders, was supposed to primarily conduct extensive work on the international education of workers.

In the first year of the newspaper's publication, its sponsors included not only the city party committee and city council but also large industrial enterprises and trade organizations. The newspaper actively promoted the successes of production teams, strengthened interethnic relations, and developed culture and sports. Articles were published on the progress of democratization of society and the implementation of reforms in various sectors of the national economy. In its very first year, the newspaper gained authority among readers. Residents of Osh turned to the editorial office with various questions, and since the newspaper was published in three languages, it was read by people of various nationalities. It should be noted that in terms of uniting people of different nationalities and strengthening the friendship of peoples, the newspaper successfully fulfilled its mission. Currently, the newspaper pays much attention to the progress of economic reforms, the implementation of a market economy, and the social protection of the underprivileged part of the population. Articles by leaders of production teams, economists, and representatives of the creative intelligentsia are published on its pages. Targeted pages have been dedicated to the reforms being carried out at the cotton production association (state joint-stock company "Tekstilshchik"), the silk factory (GAO "Zhibek"), the machine engineering plant, fuel and energy complex enterprises, and others. The newspaper pays much attention to the activities of medical institutions, the education system, and the creativity of writers, artists, composers, actors, and architects.

Following the issuance of the Decree of President Akayev "On the Preparation and Celebration of the 3000th Anniversary of the City of Osh," the newspaper "Vecherniy Osh" publishes a wide variety of materials on the history, economy, culture, and improvement of the city. On its pages, interviews are conducted with the leaders of the "Osh 3000" directorate, projects "Sulaiman-Too — Osh 3000," "Ak-Bura," "Osh-bazary," and articles by scientists, writers, and publicists are published. The newspaper "Vecherniy Osh" is becoming more popular with each passing year. Thus, according to the results of subscriptions for the second half of 1997, "Vecherniy Osh" took first place among newspapers published in the Osh region.

The editor-in-chief of the Osh city newspaper "Vecherniy Osh" is Urbaev Abdrashit Urbaevich, born in 1946, who graduated from the Moscow State Institute of Culture in 1970. From 1974 to 1991, he worked as a correspondent and head of the culture department of the newspaper "Echo Osha," is a member of the Union of Writers of the Kyrgyz Republic; a member of the Union of Journalists, a laureate of republican competitions held by the newspapers "Slovo Kyrgyzstana," "Kyrgyzstan madaniyaty," the Ebert Foundation, and the Congress of Women of Kyrgyzstan. A. Urbaev is a poet and the author of three collections of poems and poems: "Kundu kuttu," "Zhashtyk ekspressi," "Ak-Buura avandary."

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