Poet and playwright K. Malikov was born in the village of Uch-Emchek in the present-day Alamedin district of the Kyrgyz SSR into a peasant family of poor farmers. In 1926, he graduated from a rural primary school, and in 1931, he graduated from the Kyrgyz Pedagogical Technical School in Frunze.
He began his labor biography in 1926 as a correspondent for the newspaper "Erkin-Too" in the Frunze region. In 1931, he worked as the head of a department at the editorial office of the newspaper "Kyzyl Kyrgyzstan," and from 1934 to 1935, he served as the responsible secretary of this newspaper.
From 1932 to 1933, he was the deputy editor of the newspaper "Leninchil Zhas," from 1935 to 1937, he was the head of a department at Kirgosizdat, and from 1944 to 1946, he was the chief editor of the magazine "Sovettik Kyrgyzstan."
From 1937 to 1942, K. Malikov was a secretary, from 1947 to 1949—deputy chairman, from 1954 to 1959—responsible secretary, and from 1959 to 1973—literary consultant of the Union of Writers of Kyrgyzstan.
In 1942, he worked as a commissioner for a labor column during the construction of the Voroshilov Hydroelectric Station, from 1943 to 1944—head of the literary section, and from 1951 to 1953—director of the Kyrgyz Drama Theater.
He began publishing in 1928. His first poem "Spring Plowing" was published in 1928 in the newspaper "Erkin-Too." In 1931, his play "Tendik Kurmany" ("Death for Equality") was published as a separate book. K. Malikov is one of the founders of Kyrgyz Soviet professional literature. In the 1930s, he primarily worked in the genres of prose and poetry. During these years, he created stories such as "Red Alai" (1934), "The Happy Girl" (1935), "The Yellow Kid" (1935), and others, as well as poems "Japar and Sharipa," "Victims of Pomposity," and others. Collections of poems were published, including "Poems of Kubanychbek" (1938), "Selected Poems" (1938), "New Poems" (1939), and others.
In 1935, K. Malikov created a cycle of poems "Teatrdyk Yrlat" ("Poems for the Theater"), which made a significant contribution to the creation and formation of Kyrgyz pop music.
The poetic works of K. Malikov in the 40s and 50s are characterized by epic scale. Poetic collections published include "Blood for Blood" (1942), "On the Banks of the Chui Canal" (1942), "Friendship and Love" (1949), "Our Land" (1950), "Kadir Ake" (1952), "Lights in the Mountains" (1957), and others. The writer made a significant contribution to the development of national dramaturgy and theater. In the 1950s, he created the play "We Are Not Who We Were..." in collaboration with A. Kuttubaev, which reflects the influence of collectivization on the psychology and consciousness of ordinary people. In 1950, a collection of plays "Bizdin Jer" ("Our Land") was published. His plays "At the Height" (1936-1958), "The Circling Mountain Eagle" (1964-1965), "Girls of One Street" (1960), "Osmonkul" (1969) were very successful.
In 1964, his memoirs "Menin Zamandastarym Jana Kalamdastarym" ("My Contemporaries and Fellow Writers") were published, and in 1977, the story "Azymattlar" ("The Good Guys") was reworked. K. Malikov actively participated in the study and publication of the epic "Manas." Together with A. Tokombaev, he worked for many years on a consolidated three-volume version of this epic. This version has been translated into Kazakh, Tajik, and Uzbek languages. He is one of the translators into Kyrgyz of the party anthem "Internationale" and a co-author of the State Anthem of the Kyrgyz SSR. He also translated some works of A. S. Pushkin, M. Yu. Lermontov, V. V. Mayakovsky, T. G. Shevchenko, S. Stalsky, and others.
In 1978, K. Malikov was awarded the State Prize of the Kyrgyz SSR named after Toktogul Satylganov for the play "On High Land."
People's Poet of Kyrgyzstan (1969).
Member of the CPSU since 1940, member of the Union of Writers of the USSR since 1934.
Awarded the Order of Lenin, the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, three Orders of the Badge of Honor, the Medal "For Valorous Labor in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945," and Honorary Certificates from the Supreme Soviet of the Kyrgyz SSR.
K. Malikov was a delegate to the I Congress of the Union of Writers of the USSR. He was elected as a deputy of the Frunze City Council of People's Deputies (1939, 1956).
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
in Kyrgyz
Tetsdik kurbany: 6 illustrated drama.—F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1931.—40 p. Death for Equality.
Kubanychbek's Poems. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1933. Poems of Kubanychbek.
Kyzyl Alai. — Stories. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1934. —89 p. Red Alai.
Baktyluu kyz. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1935. — 48 p. The Happy Girl.
Mudeelvr: 6 illustrated drama. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1935. — 39 p. Interests.
Sarayla kozu: a children's story. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1935. —38 p. The Lamb.
Teatraldyk yrlat. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1935. — 116 p. Theatrical Poems.
Baktyluu kyz: A story for school children. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1936. — 48 p. The Happy Girl.
Sulaimanov Kerimbek: Poems for children. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1937. — 15 p.
Azymattlar: Story. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1938.— 151 p. The Good Guys.
Tandalgan yrlat. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1938. — 224 p. Selected Poems.
Kubanychbek's Poems: A Collected Edition. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1938. —222 p. Poems of Kubanychbek.
Kuluipa: A play based on events from 1930-1932, with 8 illustrations. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1938. — 68 p.
Er Teshstuk: For younger children. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1939. — 70 p. New Poems. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1939.— 156 p. New Poems.
Baktyluu kyz: A story for children. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1940.— 23 p. The Happy Girl.
Kremlin zhenunde jomok. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1940. — 20 p. Tale of the Kremlin.
Balbai: A collection of poems and stories. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1941.— 228 p.
Kanga kan: A collection of songs against fascism and about the homeland.— F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1942.— 139 p. Blood for Blood.
Jaiylmanin talasynan: Essay. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1943.—27 p. From the Valley of Jaiylma.
Leningrad sogush kundarunde: Essay. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1943.— 55 p. Leningrad during the War.
Chui kanaly boyunda. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1943.—24 p. Along the Chui Canal.
Ala-Tooluk kurdashlar: A collection of poems and stories. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1945. — 92 p. Friends from Ala-Too.
Yrlat. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1947. — 76 p. Poems.
Dostuk jana mahabbat: A poem written based on events from the Great Patriotic War. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1949.—-160 p. Friendship and Love.
Bizdin jer: A collection. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1950.— 136 p. Our Land.
Kadir ake: A poem. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1952. — 104 p.
Kremlin zhenunde jomok: Poems. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1952. — 20 p. Tale of the Kremlin.
Yrlat. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1953.— 142 p. Poems.
Zhetkinchekter. — F.: Kyrgyzokuupedmambas, 1954.—32 p. Teenagers.
Tandalgan yrlat. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1954. — 356 p. Selected Poems.
Toodogu ot: Poems and stories. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1957,— 330 p. Lights in the Mountains.
Zhashtyk: Lyric poems. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1958.— 195 p. Youth.
Chygarmalar: Poems (1928—1946). — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1960.— 391 p. Works.
Kel jeyginde kedeshu: A collection. — F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1961.— 292 p. Meeting on the Lake Shore.
Orto-Tokoy: A collection of poems. — F.: Kyrgyzokuupedmambas, 1961.— 98 p.
Zamandashtarim jana kalamdashtarim: Articles, memorials collection.— F.: Kyrgyzmambas, 1964.— 182 p. My Contemporaries and Fellow Writers.
Ertedkini oylonuu: Poems, stories. — F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1964. —- 263 p. Thoughts about the Future.
Asqadan un: Poems and a poem. — F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1966.—222 p. Voice from the Rock.
P'yesalar: A collection of stage works. —F.: Kyrgyzstan. 1968. — 276 p. Plays.
Altyn zhip: Poems, stories, and plays. —F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1970.— 411 p. Golden Thread.
Sarayla kozu: A story. — F.: Mektep, 1970. — 26 p. The Lamb.
Chygarmalardyn eki tomduk jiyntagy: 1—2-t. — F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1971. 1-t.: Poems. — 398 p. 2-t.: Poems. —383 p. Collected Works in 2 Volumes.
Lenin jana Issyk-Kel: New poems. —F.: Mektep, 1974. — 261 p. Lenin and Issyk-Kul.
Yrlat jana po'emy. —F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1976. — 461 p. Poems and Stories.
Azymattlar: Story. — F.: Mektep, 1977. — 227 p. The Good Guys.
Burkut bayany: A tale of an event. — F.: Mektep, 1978. — 28 p. Tale of the Golden Eagle.
Tandalgan chygarmalar: Plays and stories. — F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1981, —652 p. Selected Works.
Zamandashtarim jana kalamdashtarim: Articles, memorials. — F.: Mektep, 1985.-— 168 p. My Contemporaries and Fellow Writers.
in Russian
Blood for Blood: Poems and Songs. —F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1942. — 84 p.
Spring of the Tian Shan: Poem. —M.: Sov. writer, 1950.— 170 p.
Choice of Name. — F.: Kyrgyzuchpedgiz, 1954. — 18 p.
Selected: Poems and Stories. —F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1955. — 95 p.
Ala-Too — My Homeland: Selected Poems and Stories. —M.: Gosizdat, 1958.— 191 p.
Poems and Stories. — F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1958.— 158 p.
Native Land: Poems, a story. — F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1961. — 228 p.
Thoughts about Tomorrow: Poems and Stories. —M.: Sov. writer, 1964, —81 p.
Voice from the Rock: A poem. — F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1967.— 81 p.
Voice from the Rock. — M.: Sov. writer, 1973.— 73 p.
Golden Thread: Poems and Stories. —F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1973. — 192 p.
Poems. — M.: Art. lit., 1976, — 174 p.
Meetings on the Shore of Issyk-Kul: Poems of Different Years. — F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1978. — 283 p.
Poems. — M.: Art. lit., 1983.— 222 p.
Tok: Poems. — M.: Sov. writer, 1985.— 86 p.
in the languages of the peoples of the USSR
Spring. — Dushanbe: Nashrdav tojik, 1961, — Tajik.
TRANSLATIONS
Gorky M. January Ninth. —F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1934. — 37 p.
Chukovsky K. Telephone. — F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1935. — 17 p.
Pushkin A. S. The Gypsies. — F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1936.—34 p.
Seifullin S. The White Horseman. —F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1936.—66 p.
Chukovsky K. Moydodyr. —F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1936. — 24 p.
Barto A. Poems. —F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1937. — 40 p.
Tolstoy L. N. The Captive of the Caucasus: A Story. —F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1937. — 44 p.
Marshak S. Here is a Scatterbrained. — F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1937,— 12 p.
Pushkin A. S. Lyric Poems. —F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1937. — 52 p.
Chukovsky K. Confusion. — F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1938.— 11 p.
Barto A. Poems for Children. — F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1950. — 36 p.
Neris S. Poem about Stalin: A Collection of Poems. — F.: Kyrgyzgosizdat, 1953, —72 p.
Poems of Poets of Pakistan. — F.: Kyrgyzuchpedgiz, 1958. — 36 p.
Tolstoy L. N. The Captive of the Caucasus: A Story. —F.: Mektep, 1966.— 56 p.
Tolstoy L. N. The Captive of the Caucasus: A Story. — F.: Kyrgyzstan,1971. —36 p.
Nekrasov N. A. Russian Women: A Poem. — F.: Kyrgyzstan, 1975.— 34 p.
Tolstoy L. N. The Captive of the Caucasus: A Story. —F.: Mektep, 1976. — 36 p.