Poet A. Berdibaev was born on 9. 1916—24. 06. 1980 in the village of Maltabar, Moscow District, Kyrgyz SSR, in a poor family. He lost his sight in childhood.
From 1944 to 1953, he worked as a soloist at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz State Philharmonic.
From an early age, he became fond of oral tales and songs of his native people and performed them for his family. At the age of ten, he began to pick melodies on the komuz, and in his older years, he traveled to villages, memorizing new songs and tales. Then the akyn-komuzist began to compose poetry for his songs. In 1933, he met the famous storyteller Sarykunan Dyykanbaev and learned from him the art of performing the epics "Janış-Baiyş," "Kodzhozhash," and "Ak Myor and Bolot." His own songs "I Dream" ("Tushumde") and "My Homeland" ("Menin elkom") were particularly popular among the people.
In 1938, the poet's first poem was published. In 1949, a poetry collection titled "Yrlаr zhıynagy" was published. A. Berdibaev's works were published in Russian.
He was awarded the title of Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz SSR (1974). He has been a member of the Union of Soviet Writers since 1948.
He was awarded medals for "Labor Distinction," "For Valorous Labor in the Great Patriotic War of 1941—1945," and Honorary Certificates from the Supreme Council of the Kyrgyz SSR.
SEPARATE PUBLICATIONS
in Kyrgyz language
Yrlаr zhıynagy. —F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1949. — 47 p. A collection of poems.
Yrlаr: Yrlаr zhıynagy. —F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1958.—98 p. Poems.
Konguroo: Yrlаr jana poemalar zhıynagy. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1962, — 119 p. Bell.
Adam zholu: Yrlаr jana poemalar. — F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1965.— 135 p. The Path of Man.
Tandalgаn chygarmalar. —F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1966. — 321 p. Selected Works.
Adamdarga achyk kat: Poema jana yrlаr. —F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1969. — 146 p. Letter to People.
Ldamdarga kayryluu: Yrlаr jana poemalar. — F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1972.— 131 p. Address to Humanity.
Datsktaym seni Kyrgyzstanım: Yrlаr jana poema. —F.: Mektep, 1973, — 75 p. I Praise You, Kyrgyzstan.
Gandalmlar: Yrlаr, poemalar. —F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1976. —239 p. Selected Works.
in Russian language
I Am Satisfied: Lyrical Poems and Poems. —F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1958.— 106 p.
Morning Call: Poems and Poems. —F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1963.— 139 p.
Ray of Time: Poems and Poems. —M.: Sov. writer, 1969. — 75 p.
Through the Eyes of the Heart: Poems and Poems. — F.: Mektep, 1977. — 126 p.
Kindness: Poems. —F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1980.— 148 p.
