The Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic is a state body directly subordinate to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, established to ensure the activities of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in exercising the powers of the head of state as established by the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Kumtor Deposit is a unique site developed by the Canadian company "Centerra Gold Inc.", which is among the largest gold mining deposits in the world.
Expressive genre sheets were created by S. Chokmorov ("Men Sitting," 1964), A. Ostashev ("Shashlyk," 1969), D. Jumabaev ("By the Water," 1972; "In the Room," 1972; "Gray Day," 1972), N. Evdokimov ("Dance of Steel," 1972), T. Kurmanov ("Shepherd's Children," 1981), A. Biymyrzaev ("Girl Against the Frame," 1982), Ya. Solop ("Portrait of Dzhamankulova A.," 1983; "Rest," 1983), N. Imanalieva
The watercolor creativity of A. Mikhalev, M. Omorkulov, and R. Nudel has "created a solid foundation for the development of diverse artistic personalities of the subsequent generation. The uniqueness of Kyrgyz nature, new features in the life of our republic, the heroism and romance of everyday labor, the beauty of man, the charm of his spiritual world — these are the themes of watercolor artists. In their works, they strive to find original solutions, utilizing the multifaceted nature of
Years of hard work were devoted to the watercolors of R. Nudel. His watercolors "are mainly painted from life, yet they are compositional due to the constructive clarity of forms, plastic and color integrity." He was one of the first in Kyrgyzstan to master the techniques of modern watercolor painting on wet paper, which produces effects of saturation and density of color. A well-known cycle of his from the 1960s consists of sheets painted during a trip to Uzbekistan ("Khiva.
U. Akhunov, a master of architectural and industrial landscapes, a singer of the city of Osh, has entered the history of Kyrgyz watercolor. He combines a lyrical talent with a striving for documentary accuracy and portrait-like representation. He created a series of watercolors dedicated to the monuments of medieval architecture in Central Asia (1966), depicting already disappearing cult and civil structures. In a large number of watercolors, Akhunov captured the life of the city of Osh in the
In commemoration of the 1000th anniversary of the epic "Manas," the National Bank issued gold and silver collectible coins on August 11, 1995.
Since August 28, 2000, the National Bank has issued into circulation the collectible coin "Osh" with a denomination of 100 soms.
Collectible coin "Han-Tengri", dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Year of Mountains, minted from silver and has international "proof" quality. The coin has the status of an official means of payment in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Collectible coins "Argali" and "Edelweiss," dedicated to the International Year of Mountains, are minted from silver and have international "proof" quality. The coins have the status of official means of payment in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. On the obverse side of the "Argali" coin, against the backdrop of an incredibly beautiful, hard-to-reach peak, is depicted the Tian Shan argali - a symbol of courage and nobility of our ancestors. At the
In accordance with the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 15/1 dated May 6, 2003, "On the series of collectible coins 'Kyrgyz Statehood', dedicated to the 2200th anniversary of Kyrgyz statehood and the 10th anniversary of the national currency," the coins "Genesis of Kyrgyz Statehood" and "10 years of national currency" with a denomination of 10 soms were put into circulation in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic
In accordance with the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 15/1 dated May 6, 2003, "On the series of collectible coins 'Kyrgyz Statehood', dedicated to the 2200th anniversary of Kyrgyz statehood and the 10th anniversary of the national currency," the coins "Genesis of Kyrgyz Statehood" and "10 years of the national currency" with a denomination of 10 soms were put into circulation in the territory of the Kyrgyz
Since May 4, 2005, the National Bank has put into circulation the collectible coin "60 years of the Great Victory" with a denomination of 10 som.
The collectible coins of the series "Kyrgyzstan on the Great Silk Road" are dedicated to the ancient monuments of the Great Silk Road – the Burana Tower, Tashrabat, the Uzgen architectural complex, Sulaiman Too, and Lake Issyk-Kul, located in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. The routes of the Great Silk Road are highlighted on the silhouette of the map of modern Kyrgyzstan. The main compositional motif on the reverse side of the coins is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic. The coins
Since April 2, 2007, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a collectible coin "SCO," dedicated to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Since December 18, 2008, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a collectible silver coin "Bishkek" of the series "Capitals of the Eurasian Economic Union" with a face value of 10 som. The commemorative collectible coin "Bishkek" from the series "Capitals of the Eurasian Economic Union" was issued as part of the International program for the issuance and sale of collectible coins made of precious metals from the countries of
Commemorative collectible coins "Ch. Aitmatov," "Jamilya," "The First Teacher," "Mother's Field," "Farewell, Gulsary!" and "The White Steamship" are dedicated to the works of the world-renowned Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov, who is one of the most widely read contemporary authors in the world. His works have been translated into more than 170 languages and published in over a hundred countries, with a total circulation of over 60
Since October 29, 2009, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a collectible silver coin "Berkut" of the series "Wildlife of the EAEU countries" with a nominal value of 10 som.
Since October 29, 2009, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a collector's silver coin "Mother-Deer" from the series "Legends and Tales of the Peoples of the Eurasian Economic Union" with a denomination of 10 som.
Since October 1, 2010, a collectible silver coin "10 years of the Eurasian Economic Union" has been put into circulation in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic, dedicated to the series “10th anniversary of the Eurasian Economic Union” with a nominal value of 10 soms.
The collector's silver coin “Tündük köterüü” is dedicated to the series “National Customs and Rituals of the Peoples of the Eurasian Economic Union”. Since October 1, 2010, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation the collector's silver coin “Tündük köterüü”, dedicated to the series “National Customs and Rituals of the Peoples of the Eurasian Economic Union” with a denomination of 10 som. The collector's coin “Tündük köterüü” was issued as part of the
Since December 20, 2011, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has introduced into circulation a collectible silver coin "Great Silk Road" with a denomination of 10 som as part of the International program of the Eurasian Economic Union countries for the issuance and sale of collectible coins made of precious metals. The main unifying element of the entire series of collectible coins issued by the central (national) banks of the Eurasian Economic Union countries is the emblem of
Since December 20, 2011, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has introduced into circulation a collectible silver coin “The World of Our Children” with a denomination of 10 som as part of the International program of the Eurasian Economic Union countries for the issuance and sale of collectible coins made of precious metals.
Primarily as a watercolorist, the graphic artist M. Omorkulov has developed, who, like A. Mikhalev, is close to the traditional, airy-transparent manner of painting. Working almost exclusively from nature, Omorkulov travels extensively throughout the republic. His works reflect the rhythm of modern life in Kyrgyzstan with its agriculture, new constructions, and most importantly — the people. Omorkulov is one of the few watercolorists in Kyrgyzstan who shows a persistent interest in the
Since August 21, 2012, in honor of the celebration of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a melchior coin "Komuz" with a denomination of 5 soms.
Since August 26, 2013, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued a silver coin "Jayran" with a denomination of 10 som in honor of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main design of the collectible silver coin "Jayran" features an image of two jayran individuals, minted using local gilding technology. At the top of the obverse side of the coin, the name of the coin "Жейрен" is indicated in Kyrgyz, and at the bottom, the Latin name of the
Since August 8, 2012, in honor of the celebration of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued a gold coin with a denomination of 100 som and a silver coin with a denomination of 10 som, dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Kurmanjan Datka. The main design of the gold coin "200 Years of Kurmanjan Datka" features a portrait of Kurmanjan Datka against a background of national ornamentation, the inscription "Kurmanjan
During the period under consideration, watercolor has been enriched with new trends, which "in Kyrgyzstan develops in line with the visual arts of the republic, which has formed as a realistic school, primarily striving for a figurative understanding of nature, having as its ideal the expression of the artist's idea and intention in a plastically clear, cohesive form." The truthful depiction of reality, conditioned by the realistic method of creativity, lies at the heart of the
Currently, all varieties of poster art are actively developing and improving in Kyrgyzstan, but the leading type remains the political poster, particularly emphasizing the theme of the struggle for peace. This theme is addressed from various aspects — both through the positive image of the fighter for people's right to life and through the exposure of the inhumane essence of militarism. The increased ideological and artistic level of Kyrgyz posters is confirmed by the active participation
In recent years, poster artists M. Sultanaliev ("Glory to the Motherland," 1982; "Kurpsay HPP — Under Construction!," 1982; "Glory to the Heroes of Kyrgyzstan," 1985), A. Asyamov ("Olympic Moscow," 1982; "Vitamins for Europe," 1983), A. Tsyganok ("American Boomerang," 1985; "Your Labor, My Labor — For the Party, For the Motherland," 1983), S. Tokoev ("My Labor — For You, Motherland," 1983), and N. Akmatov (in
The poster artists of the country who graduated from art universities, such as U. Omurov, M. Sultanaliyev, A. Asyamov, A. Tsyganok, and others, actively shape their own themes and individual styles, with their creative paths beginning at the turn of the 70s and 80s. Their focus is on the pressing issues of the time. They celebrate the beauty of the everyday heroism of Soviet workers who are implementing the grand program for the further development of Soviet society put forth by the party,
As satirical poster artists with a gift for observation, psychological accuracy in characterizing satirical figures, and their own distinctive style, V. Zhukov, A. Turumbekov, and M. Tomilov developed their craft in the 70s and 80s, representing Kyrgyz posters at republican, nationwide, and international exhibitions. Zhukov's posters are characterized by sarcasm in revealing the remaining shortcomings of everyday life, a lack of overload in compositional and color solutions, and a
In recent years, the experienced poster master F. Zubakhin has been actively working. In political posters, he developed ideas of worldview, moral, and patriotic education of the masses — “May Day — Day of Solidarity of Workers” (1972); “50 Years of the Kyrgyz SSR” (1974); “On Guard for Peace” (1974); “The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is the state of workers and peasants” (1976); “Leninism — the banner of millions” (1977); “I Serve the Soviet Union” (1977); “Glory to the Leninist
In the 1970s and 1980s, with a trend of steadily increasing ideological and artistic levels of visual agitation, political posters became increasingly widespread. During this period, their role in the development of political and labor activity among the masses, in ideological struggle and the movement for peace, in organizing socialist competition, implementing the party's agrarian policy, spreading patriotic initiatives, strengthening production discipline, and promoting the
In the 1960s, A. Turumbekov successfully made his mark in poster art, working extensively as a master of satirical magazine drawing. His political posters from 1969, "Freedom," "Voice of America," "Junta," and "American-style Freedom," were awarded a Silver Medal at the International Exhibition "Satire in the Struggle for Peace" (Moscow, Leningrad, Sofia, 1969). They are characterized by sharp satirical focus, expressiveness of grotesque means,
In the system of any visual art, the poster occupies an important place, sharply responding to the social moods of the time, experiencing a surge during periods of restructuring life, nationwide struggle, or creation. This art, accessible to all, is intended to mobilize the people for necessary public actions, and it was the first to develop in the history of visual arts in Kyrgyzstan, attracting the attention of graphic artists and painters. It began to strengthen in the 1960s with the
Dozens of exhibited drawings were created by painters S. Chuykov (“Drawing,” 1963, canvas), G. Aitiev (“At the Monument to Mickiewicz,” 1959; “Gate to the Palace of Versailles,” 1964; marker; “Louvre,” 1965, marker), D. Fleckman (“Old Man,” 1971, charcoal; “Boy,” 1972, pastel), A. Ignatiev (“Street in Brașov (Romania),” 1973, marker; “Street in a Working District of Naples,” 1969), A. Usubaliev (“Girl with a Book,” 1970, canvas; “Damira,” 1970, canvas), B. Jumabaev (“Friends,” 1978, pen, ink;
The feather and pencil drawings by B. Koshoyev are distinctive, abundant with mass scenes, character types, details from folk life, and panoramic landscapes of nature (“Toys,” 1968, ink; “Mountains,” 1974, pencil; triptych “Spring of the 60th Anniversary of October,” 1977, gouache; series “Kyrgyz National Games,” 1979, gouache, etc.). Despite the conventionality of the images, they are characterized by a delicate observation, precision of the contour line outlining figures and objects with a
One of the steadfast proponents of natural drawing is T. Herzen. He is characterized by both quick, lively sketches and detailed drawn compositions. In his best landscape drawings done in pencil and pastel, he is sensitive to the life of nature and lyrical. His panoramic-epic landscape pastels from the cycle "Mountain Motifs of Kyrgyzstan" (1980-1981) create a majestic image of mountain nature, rich in colors and forms. The motifs of these sheets are mainly inspired by the places
The pencil drawings by E. Kuzovkin, as noted by critics, "clearly reveal the hand of an engraver... capable of seeing and interpreting the phenomena of reality, making adjustments for the peculiarities of technique and the nature of the material right in the process of work." The evolution of his drawings is linked to his development as a master of linocut. For instance, the series of spatial narrative sketches "Aunt Dora's Estate" (1972) is closer to the artist's
Natural and compositional drawing is a subject of close attention from R. Nudel, a multifaceted artist who is constantly evolving. In the 1950s, due to serious work on industrial themes in watercolor, he created a multitude of landscape and interior drawings in pencil, in which he aimed to aesthetically comprehend the achievements of the technical age in Kyrgyzstan ("Evening Rhythms" from the series "Everyday Life of the Capital," 1970, drawing 198; "Factory
Nature drawing is the foundation of the cycles of engravings and lithographs by A. Sgibnev. He was accustomed to traveling extensively throughout the republic, creating hundreds of lively sketches with a pen, pencil, and marker during his trips. He often held exhibitions in high mountain pastures, field camps, and border outposts. The vast factual material captured in his drawings was creatively interpreted and transformed into compositional easel sheets. Sgibnev also created finished drawings
One of the leading masters of drawing in the collective of graphic artists of Kyrgyzstan in the 60s and 70s was A. Mikhalev. In his modest life drawings, primarily landscapes and less frequently portraits, the artist aimed to convey the characteristic aspects of nature, as well as his relationship to artistic form. "The artist, in working on form, deals with two things — the object and space. These two opposites are the main components of the image. Space struggles with the object, trying
B. Jumabaev was a talented artist. His vibrant compositional gift allowed him to work with equal ease from life and from imagination. His drawings are compositional and imbued with a lively line that always clearly creates form both in its movement and in harmony with other forms. Even his early drawings from the 1960s bear the mark of talent — these are artistically drawn with line, unexpectedly fresh, and precise pencil and ink drawings ("At the Market," 1960, canvas;
The work of L. A. Ilyina, who operates in easel and book engraving without detailed sketch development, is significantly complemented by drawings in pencil, ink, pastel, marker, sanguine, and black watercolor. Here, she also works with precise and economical means, but more freely, sometimes in a more intimate manner. Without losing the individuality of her artistic thinking, Ilyina is extraordinarily versatile in drawing, rich in ways of understanding nature. In the 1960s, Ilyina draws a lot
Drawing has always held a fundamental place in Kyrgyz visual art, which from its very beginnings has followed the path of direct study of life and its realistic representation. Remarkable life drawings that vividly reveal the principle of realistic artistic thinking were created by S. Chuykov, V. Obraztsov, B. Witz, L. Mesarosh, and G. Aitieva. Interest in drawing increased with the arrival in Kyrgyzstan in the late 1930s of professional graphic artists L. Ilyina and A. Mikhalev. During the
Well, who doesn’t know what chuchuk is? Foreigners, having tried this national delicacy just once — a divine harmony of finely combined fat and horse meat — prefer it over all our other dishes. At the most stylish receptions, one can observe the scene where satiated VIP guests, with joyful exclamations of “Oh, it is my favorite chuchuk!” completely ignore sandwiches with red caviar and shrimp. Truly, its unique taste will please even the most refined gourmet. As for your correspondent, until