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Kyrgyz in antiquity
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Kyrgyzstan — a sovereign state
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Kurmanjan Datka
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Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan
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Peoples movements of Central Asia in the XIX century
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1937 in Kyrgyzstan
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Shabdan Baatyr
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Territory, geography and administrative division
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Chuy Region
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Issyk-Kul Region
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Bishkek
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Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek
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Osh
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Osh - 3000
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Naryn
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Mailuu-Suu
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Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"
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The epic "Manas" in prose
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Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"
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"Semetey" - poetic story
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Collectible coins

Collectible Coins Dedicated to the "Historical Events" Series

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

28.09.2014, 11:35
Watercolor
Art / Painting

Watercolor

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

27.09.2014, 20:40
The Ideological and Artistic Level of Kyrgyz Posters
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The Ideological and Artistic Level of Kyrgyz Posters

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

27.09.2014, 20:19
The Culture of Advertising and Theater Posters
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The Culture of Advertising and Theater Posters

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

27.09.2014, 19:08
Poster Artists on the Verge of the 70s-80s
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Poster Artists on the Verge of the 70s-80s

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,

27.09.2014, 17:40
Experienced Poster Master F. Zubakhin
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Experienced Poster Master F. Zubakhin

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

27.09.2014, 15:48
Political Poster
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Political Poster

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

27.09.2014, 14:44
A. Turumbekov as a Master of Satirical Magazine Illustration
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A. Turumbekov as a Master of Satirical Magazine Illustration

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,

27.09.2014, 14:26
Poster
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Poster

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

25.09.2014, 23:32
The Growth of Drawing Culture in Kyrgyzstan
Art / Painting

The Growth of Drawing Culture in Kyrgyzstan

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;

25.09.2014, 22:55
Pencil Drawings by B. Koshoyev
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Pencil Drawings by B. Koshoyev

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

25.09.2014, 22:36
Adherent of Natural Drawing T. Herzen
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Adherent of Natural Drawing T. Herzen

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

25.09.2014, 22:22
Pencil Drawings by E. Kuzovkin and N. Yevdokimov
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Pencil Drawings by E. Kuzovkin and N. Yevdokimov

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

25.09.2014, 22:04
Natural and Compositional Drawing — The Focus of R. Nudel's Attention
Art / Painting

Natural and Compositional Drawing — The Focus of R. Nudel's Attention

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

25.09.2014, 21:46
Natural Drawing — The Foundation of the Print and Lithograph Cycles by A. Sgibnev and A. Ostashev
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Natural Drawing — The Foundation of the Print and Lithograph Cycles by A. Sgibnev and A. Ostashev

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

25.09.2014, 21:32
One of the Leading Masters of Drawing A. Mikhalev
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One of the Leading Masters of Drawing A. Mikhalev

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

25.09.2014, 21:01
Talented Illustrator B. Jumabaev
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Talented Illustrator B. Jumabaev

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;

25.09.2014, 20:40
L. A. Ilyina is extraordinarily versatile in drawing.
Art / Painting

L. A. Ilyina is extraordinarily versatile in drawing.

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

25.09.2014, 20:02
Drawing
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Drawing

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

25.09.2014, 19:44
"Chuchuk for a Kyrgyz is like lard for a Ukrainian..."
Culture / Kyrgyz cuisine

"Chuchuk for a Kyrgyz is like lard for a Ukrainian..."

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

25.09.2014, 18:56
Experienced and Young Artists in the Field of Book Illustration
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Experienced and Young Artists in the Field of Book Illustration

The experienced book artists include M. Akhmedov, who illustrated the works of Ch. Aitmatov and other Kyrgyz writers and poets, Yu. Kim, K. Seitaliev, A. Yeroshchenko, who pay much attention to the design of children's books and folk tales. A number of engaging illustrations for children's publications were created by D. Dzhumabaev, who possesses a lively, expressive drawing style (A. Usenbaev. Man and Tiger. 1977, gouache). In recent years, young artists such as A. Biymyrzaev (Ch.

24.09.2014, 18:01
Vladimir Grigoryevich Rogachev - Illustrator and Art Editor
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Vladimir Grigoryevich Rogachev - Illustrator and Art Editor

Vladimir Grigoryevich Rogachev was actively engaged in the field of book art in the 1960s. He designed and illustrated over fifty publications. He also did significant work as an art editor. His illustrations for children's books were typically amusing, colorful watercolors and gouaches (M. Menshikov. "There is such a girl," "Mektep," 1965; K. Abdrakhmanov. "Why doesn't water break?" "Mektep," 1968; Ya. Zemlyak. "Are there any kids like

24.09.2014, 17:47
V. Gladkov - as an Illustrator and Book Designer
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V. Gladkov - as an Illustrator and Book Designer

V. Gladkov is known in the republic as an illustrator and designer of books, paying attention to both the figurative and substantive aspects of illustrations and the organization of the entire ensemble of the book. He is characterized by broad creative interests, thoughtful reading of literary works, and an active search for expressiveness in graphic language. He has illustrated both books by Kyrgyz writers and works of Russian and world classics. His creative success includes the

24.09.2014, 17:11
Illustrator of Works by Kyrgyz Writers Alexander Ivanovich Misyurev
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Illustrator of Works by Kyrgyz Writers Alexander Ivanovich Misyurev

A. Misyurev fruitfully designed books published by republican publishing houses. He illustrated works by Kyrgyz writers Ch. Aitmatov ("Soldatenok," 1974, linocut), A. Tokombaev ("My Republic," 1974, linocut), T. Sydykbekov ("Address to Man," 1969, linocut), B. Zhakiev ("Meetings in the City of Winds," 1969, monotype), and other representatives of multinational Soviet literature (L. Tatyanycheva. "Zoryanka," 1973, wood engraving). He

23.09.2014, 13:12
Talented Illustrator of the Kyrgyz Book Belek Jumabaev
Art / Painting

Talented Illustrator of the Kyrgyz Book Belek Jumabaev

The talented illustrator of the Kyrgyz book was Belek Jumabaev, who possessed a unique perception of life and art, with a light, artistic drawing style. After familiarizing himself with various graphic techniques, he focused on drawing and zincography, in which he created his main works in book graphics. He quickly mastered the culture of book design, but saw his main task in the imagery of the illustrations, in their harmony with the idea and style of the literary work. He illustrated the

23.09.2014, 12:44
Collectible Coins Dedicated to the Series "Monuments of History and Architecture of Kyrgyzstan"
Collectible coins

Collectible Coins Dedicated to the Series "Monuments of History and Architecture of Kyrgyzstan"

Since August 26, 2013, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued silver and copper-nickel coins "Saimaluu-Tash" with a denomination of 10 som and 1 som in honor of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main design of the silver coin "Saimaluu-Tash" features rock drawings depicting a solar man, a mountain goat, and a bull carrying a solar disk. A distinctive feature of this coin is the colored execution of the drawings, which most realistically conveys

22.09.2014, 20:03
Circulating coin with a denomination of 10 som
Circulation coins

Circulating coin with a denomination of 10 som

In accordance with Articles 4, 15, 16, and 18 of the Law "On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic" and the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the issuance of the 10 som coin into circulation" No. 46/1 dated November 18, 2009, a circulating coin with a denomination of 10 som is introduced into circulation throughout the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic starting from December 1, 2009. The circulating coin with a denomination of 10 som

22.09.2014, 19:48
Circulating coin with a denomination of 5 som
Circulation coins

Circulating coin with a denomination of 5 som

In accordance with Article 15 of the Law "On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic" and the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the issuance of coins with a denomination of 1, 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 soms" No. 44/2 dated October 11, 2007, starting from January 1, 2008, a collection coin with a denomination of 1 tyiyn and circulating coins with denominations of 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 soms are introduced into circulation throughout

22.09.2014, 19:44
Circulating coin with a denomination of 3 som
Circulation coins

Circulating coin with a denomination of 3 som

In accordance with Article 15 of the Law "On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic" and the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the issuance of coins with a denomination of 1, 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 soms" No. 44/2 dated October 11, 2007, a collection coin with a denomination of 1 tyiyn and circulating coins with denominations of 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 soms are introduced into circulation throughout the territory of the Kyrgyz

22.09.2014, 19:39
Circulating coin with a denomination of 50 tyiyn
Circulation coins

Circulating coin with a denomination of 50 tyiyn

In accordance with Article 15 of the Law "On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic" and the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the issuance of coins with a denomination of 1, 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 som" No. 44/2 dated October 11, 2007, starting from January 1, 2008, a collectible coin with a denomination of 1 tyiyn and circulating coins with denominations of 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 som are introduced into circulation throughout the

22.09.2014, 19:32
Circulating coin with a denomination of 10 tyiyn
Circulation coins

Circulating coin with a denomination of 10 tyiyn

In accordance with Article 15 of the Law "On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic" and the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the issuance of coins with a denomination of 1, 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 som" No. 44/2 dated October 11, 2007, starting from January 1, 2008, a collection coin with a denomination of 1 tyiyn and circulating coins with denominations of 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 som are introduced into circulation throughout the

22.09.2014, 19:29
Book Illustration
Art / Painting

Book Illustration

The art of book illustration in Kyrgyzstan until the turn of the 50s and 60s was almost exclusively represented by the works of L. Ilyina, who mainly collaborated with central publishing houses. In the 60s, due to the overall rise of publishing and the general culture of book graphics in the country, as well as local prerequisites—strengthening the printing base and the emergence of specialists in the field of artistic book design—book illustration developed more diversely in the republic and

21.09.2014, 18:45
Etching, Ex Libris, Lithography, Linocut
Art / Painting

Etching, Ex Libris, Lithography, Linocut

Belek Koshoev mastered the technique of etching with great finesse. His etchings "Catching a Horse" (1970), "Mountains" (1974), "Yurt by the River" (1974) are characterized by an elegant linear rhythm, sharpness, and precision in conveying the movements of form, with a subtle stylization reminiscent of medieval graphics of the peoples of the Far East. Their main virtue is the imagery that reveals the artist's love for folk life and cultural traditions. In

21.09.2014, 18:06
Myrsa Omorkulov
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Myrsa Omorkulov

In printmaking, Myrsa Omorkulov has repeatedly tested his skills, although his favorite technique is watercolor. In the 1960s, he created colored linocuts for the series "The Road from Frunze to Osh" (1961). Here, the artist faced challenges related to mastering a new technique that required a certain discipline of thought and plastic generalizations. In the best sheet of the series "A Bridge is Being Built," the author managed to "convey his admiration for the

21.09.2014, 17:34
The Artist of Realistic Vision of Life Melis Haidarovich Akhmedov
Art / Painting

The Artist of Realistic Vision of Life Melis Haidarovich Akhmedov

Among the artists of specifically realistic vision of life is Melis Haidarovich Akhmedov, who has been working in easel and book graphics since the early 1970s. As an easel artist, like other masters, he predominantly works on thematic series, which he always creates based on natural material. His work is characterized by a narrative-plot nature of the image, knowledge of folk life, and interest in details and ethnographic specifics. The object-spatial fullness of the sheet and factuality have

21.09.2014, 17:26
Banknote with a denomination of 1000 som
Banknotes

Banknote with a denomination of 1000 som

The 1000 som banknote of the 2010 series is made of white paper measuring 150x71 mm. The predominant color of the banknote is gray. The paper contains colorless fibers that fluoresce in UV light in red and blue colors. The paper has a localized watermark that repeats the portrait depicted on the front side of the banknote, as well as a watermark in the form of the banknote's numerical denomination. The banknote contains a windowed metallic security thread with microtext "1000

21.09.2014, 14:20