History

Disputes about the Resettlement of Kyrgyz from Yenisei to Tian Shan

How did the Kyrgyz appear in Tian Shan? A special place in the study of the monuments of oral folk art, religion, and social structure of the Turkic-speaking peoples of Siberia and Central Asia is held by academician V. V. Radlov, whose work marked an era in the history of world Turkology (Kononov, 1972, p. 103). He expressed his views on the history of the Kyrgyz and valuable information about their clan-tribal composition in the article "On the Kirghiz" (Radloff, 1863). Noting the

24.07.2019, 14:54

Diaspora

Kyrgyz Diaspora in Afghanistan

Kyrgyz of Afghanistan. The settlement of the Afghan part of the Pamir by Kyrgyz began in the 16th-18th centuries and continued until the second half of the 19th - early 20th centuries. The last waves of migration were caused by the policies of the Kokand Khanate and the Russian Empire towards the Kyrgyz living in the southwest of the Fergana Valley, the consequences of the 1916 uprising, as well as Soviet reforms in the 1920s-1930s in southern Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz of the Greater and Lesser

24.07.2019, 13:11

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Protocols of the Meetings of the New Authorities in June 1918 in the City of Pishpek. Documents No. 37 - No. 41

FROM THE PROTOCOL OF THE MEETING OF THE PISHPEK DISTRICT SOVIET ON THE NATIONALIZATION OF THE TANNERY, ON THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR EPIDEMIC PREVENTION MEASURES Pishpek, June 4, 1918

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Customs

Cattle Among the Kyrgyz (Calf)

Customs during Calving Talas kainazar After calving, they prepare uus kojo39. Everyone eats in the presence of the calf. They take a spoon of kojo, pass it under the calf, and say: "Kulou, kulou! If you go forward, the wolf will eat you; if you stay behind, the thief will steal; do not leave the middle." If this is not done, the calf will always moo.

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History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Meeting of the Pishpek District Soviet. Documents No. 35 - No. 36 (April 1918)

FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PISHPEK DISTRICT SOVIET OF WORKERS, PEASANTS, AND RED ARMY DEPUTIES (SOVDEP) ON FOOD ISSUES Pishpek, April 11, 1918 § 5. The report from the Pishpek City Administration (food department) dated April 9 and the note from the city administration regarding the issuance of grain for seeding to 22 families of citizens residing in Pishpek was heard. The executive committee resolved by a majority vote, with one abstention: To propose to the district food

21.07.2019, 16:05

Diaspora

Kyrgyz Diaspora in China

Kyrgyz in China The Kyrgyz in the People's Republic of China are mainly settled in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), with a small group also living in Fuyu village in Inner Mongolia (Heilongjiang) - their ancestors migrated here in the Middle Ages directly from the Minusinsk Basin. Today, the Kyrgyz of Xinjiang number about 200,000 and are distributed in valleys and foothills throughout the region: from the east (Altai) to the west (Pamir), from the south (Hotan - in northern

21.07.2019, 10:14

History

The History of the Study of the Origins of the Kyrgyz People

Discussion Problems on the Origin of the Kyrgyz People In recent years, professional historians have been attempting to present a verified history of Kyrgyzstan based on a comprehensive set of historical sources, using new methodological approaches to the study of political, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic processes. Historical figures whose names were forgotten during the Soviet period for ideological reasons have found a worthy place in monographs and textbooks. New objective

21.07.2019, 09:31

Ballet

The First Graduates of the Leningrad Choreographic School from Kyrgyzstan

Pre-war Graduates from Kyrgyzstan of the Leningrad Choreographic School The most significant achievements of Kyrgyz ballet during its early development are associated with the activities of the graduate of the Leningrad Choreographic School, Jumakalyy Arsygulova, who can rightly be called the first Kyrgyz ballerina. It is also worth noting Gulbara Daniyarova, who, after graduating from the school, returned to Frunze in 1941 and began working at the opera theater. She performed in all ballet

21.07.2019, 08:53

Myths and legends

The Legend of the Kurmentin Treasure: Myth or Reality?

KURMENTIN TREASURE 1919. The Civil War is coming to an end, although the intensity of the Basmach movement has not yet subsided. After the announced amnesty, refugees who had not stained their hands with the blood of fratricidal war began to return to Russia. One of these emigrants was a certain Uspensky, who fled to China after the October Revolution. In China, he quickly befriended a priest who was deeply homesick for his homeland. On his deathbed, the Orthodox priest handed Uspensky a map

20.07.2019, 20:57

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Aliaskulov Aliyasbek Tolbashievich

Aliaskulov Aliyasbek Tolbashievich Born on May 5, 1971, in the village of Ken-Aral, Talas region. 1989-1991 - Served in the ranks of the Soviet Army;

20.07.2019, 20:13

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Birds of Kyrgyzstan

Pink Starling - Pink Cherychik

Pink Starling. Its head has a long hanging crest at the back, the neck from the front to the chest, and the back to the beginning of the neck are black, with a dark purple sheen. The wings, tail, upper and lower coverts of the tail, along with the lower part of the thigh, are black with a steel green sheen. All other plumage is pink. The beak is pink-red, and the legs are pinkish-brown. In behavior, it undoubtedly resembles our common starling in many ways, but it differs significantly in many

20.07.2019, 17:48

Diaspora

Kyrgyz Diaspora in the Territory of Kazakhstan

Kyrgyz in Kazakhstan. Small groups of ethnic Kyrgyz have found themselves in various parts of present-day Kazakhstan since the 17th century for various reasons. Information about this is available not only in genealogical traditions (Smailulu, 2007) but also in written sources. During an ethnographic expedition in 2005 led by Professor S. Azhigali, while collecting materials on the folk history of the genealogy of the large Kazakh tribal union of the Junior Zhuz (Kiuii zhuz) Alimuly (Elgmuly),

20.07.2019, 17:23

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Construction of the Semirechenskaya Railway and the erection of hydraulic structures for the irrigation of the Chu River valley. Document No. 34 (June 1916).

ADDRESS FROM THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHENSKAYA REGION TO THE OFFICE OF THE TURKESTAN GENERAL-GOVERNORREQUESTING TO PETITION THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROTECT the city of PISHPEK FROM THE INFLUX OF SUPERVISED PERSONS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAILWAY AND HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES TO MAINTAIN PEACE AND ORDER IN THE CITY City of Verny, June 3, 1916 The large-scale works currently being carried out in the Pishpek district for the construction of the Semirechenskaya Railway and the

19.07.2019, 21:59

Customs

Cattle among the Kyrgyz (General Information)

Camel Calves solto-bolokbai In winter, the rams are driven into the gorge, while the horses graze in the steppe near the wintering area. There is little snow in the winter pasture. At night (during the three-month winter), the rams are kept in a pen prepared somewhere under a rock.

19.07.2019, 21:38

Ballet

Organization of the First Kyrgyz Theater Studio

ON THE PATHS OF CREATING A NATIONAL BALLET After October, the peoples of the former tsarist outskirts made a swift leap in creating their national culture and, in a short time, managed to master the achievements of advanced professional art. What had been forcibly suppressed for centuries burst forth in a powerful stream, contributing to an unprecedented rapid flourishing of artistic culture. Every nation has concepts of duty, humanity, nobility, and inner beauty. It is human nature to strive

19.07.2019, 19:01

Diaspora

Kyrgyz Diaspora in the Territory of Tajikistan

Kyrgyz of Tajikistan The Kyrgyz of Tajikistan are mainly settled in Pamir - in the Murghab District of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region and in Khatlon - in the Jirgatal District of the Republic of Tajikistan. According to the 2000 census, there were 65.5 thousand ethnic Kyrgyz in Tajikistan, of which 2/3 are located in Khatlon (Jirgatol), and the rest in Pamir (Murghab). Starting from the 16th century, waves of Kyrgyz migrants could repeatedly penetrate into Khatlon. In particular,

18.07.2019, 03:55

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Petition of the Indigenous Muslim Residents of the City of Pishpek to the Inspector of Public Schools. Documents No. 31 - No. 33

FROM THE INFORMATION OF THE NEWSPAPER "TURKESTAN NEWS" ON THE STATE OF INCOME AND EXPENSES BY CITIES OF THE SEMIRECHYE REGION Tashkent, April 29 (May 12), 1908 From the reports on the state of income and expenses by cities of the Semirechye region submitted by the military governor to the Turkestan governor-general, we borrow the following data.

18.07.2019, 03:34

National parks and reserves

Protected Natural Areas of Kyrgyzstan

Categories of Protected Natural Areas in Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan has established 83 special reserves, covering a total area of 761,300 hectares, which accounts for almost 4.45% of the country's territory. - 10 state reserves (288,000 ha); - 10 state natural national parks (276,000 ha); - 10 forest, 23 botanical, 18 geological, 2 complex, and 14 hunting (zoological) reserves with a total area of 325,000 ha.

18.07.2019, 03:16

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Razakov Iskhak Razakovich

Iskhak Razakov — First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kyrgyzstan. Razakov Iskhak Razakovich was born in 1910 in the village of Koroson in the Leilek district (now Batken region). Named Isak at birth, he was later mistakenly recorded as Iskhak in documents. He lost his parents early: at the age of 3, he lost his mother, and at 10, his father, a miner. He was raised first in an orphanage in the city of Khojent, and then in a boarding school in Tashkent. In 1931, he

18.07.2019, 02:54

Myths and legends

The Legend of the Issyk-Kul "Atlantis"

WORD ABOUT THE TREASURES OF THE KYRGYZ "ATLANTIS" From the 3rd to the 6th centuries, Nestorian Christians appeared in Central Asia. In the 12th century, Syrian Christian refugees established a monastery on the shores of Issyk-Kul. Its exact location is unknown. It is assumed that searches should be conducted underwater in the northwest of the lake. In 1218, the troops of Genghis Khan, led by the commander Jebe, conquered Semirechye, including Issyk-Kul.

18.07.2019, 02:31

Ballet

How the Innate Inclination of the People Towards Rhythm and Plasticity Helped Kyrgyz Artists Create National Dances and Ballet

How the art of folk storytellers helped Kyrgyz artists create ballet As is known, the Kyrgyz did not have visual arts due to the fact that the religion of Islam prohibited the depiction of living beings. However, visual art existed in specific forms, such as in the art of ornamentation — decorating household items, clothing, especially in the creation of amateur carpets (tushkiiz, shirdaks, etc.). The ornamentation of carpets is characterized by exceptional simplicity and consists of various

15.07.2019, 23:04

Flora

Natural Plants of Kyrgyzstan

Natural Flowers in Kyrgyzstan Every year, the number of true nature enthusiasts increases, who cherish both the humble steppe flower and the plants of alpine and subalpine meadows with their bright and colorful blooms. Spring plants attract special attention.

15.07.2019, 13:54

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Protocol of the Meeting on the Construction of a Wooden Church in Pishpek. Document No. 30 (December 1902)

PROTOCOL OF THE MEETING OF THE SEMIRECHEN REGION ON CITY AFFAIRS REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW WOODEN CHURCH IN THE CITY OF PISHPEK City of Verny, December 14, 1902. Chairing was the Acting Military Governor of the Semirech Region, Vice Governor, Actual State Councilor Ostashkin. Present were members: Prosecutor of the Verny District Court, Collegiate Councilor Shmurlo, Verny City Mayor, hereditary honorary citizen Putagov, and a member of the Verny City Duma, retired State Councilor

15.07.2019, 12:48

Diaspora

Kyrgyz Diaspora in the Territory of Uzbekistan

Kyrgyz in Uzbekistan Beyond Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz people have long lived in China and Uzbekistan, where they appeared in the middle of the second millennium, and from the 16th to 18th centuries - in Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Kazakhstan. For ethnic Kyrgyz who have historically lived and worked in these states, they are considered their historical homeland. In recent times, in the 20th century, Kyrgyz people appeared in Turkey, and during the years of Kyrgyzstan's independence - in other

15.07.2019, 12:33

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Cover Letter to the Semirechensk Regional Administration. Document No. 28 and No. 29 (1901 - 1902)

COVER LETTER FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE SEMIRECHENSK REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION FROM THE BISHKEK TWO-CLASS CITY SCHOOL ON THE CHARTER OF THE SOCIETY FOR ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY STUDENTS Bishkek, May 7, 1901 Herewith, I have the honor to submit seven (7) copies of the Charter of the Society for Assistance to Needy Students in the city of Bishkek and to inform that the opening of the aforementioned society took place on September 4, 1900. Head of the Bishkek City School, Svirchevsky

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Customs

Rituals Associated with Animal Husbandry among the Kyrgyz

Protectors of Livestock and Attitudes Toward Them Karakoil-Susamyr solto If a camel does not stumble while crossing the mountains, they say: "Babedin!"2, i.e., the protector of livestock must be offered seven flatbreads (chavat). These are distributed to people in gratitude for having safely passed the danger.

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Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Birds of Kyrgyzstan

The title translates to "The Azure Magpie - Blue Crow."

Sizovoronka. A bird of the sizovoronkov family. It inhabits sparse old forests, edges, clearings, glades, along railways and highways, power lines, and is found in old parks and groves. Length up to 35 cm, weight up to 160 grams. The main color of the plumage is bluish-green, with a reddish-brown back. Among the modestly colored birds, the sizovoronka stands out with its special beauty. It seems to have brought enchanting colors from the distant south, the brilliant blue of the sky, and the

14.07.2019, 05:05

Ballet

The History of the Development of Kyrgyz Ballet

The Birth of Kyrgyz Ballet For a century, the land of the Kyrgyz has repeatedly become the arena of brutal battles. The Kyrgyz people experienced the dominance of Turkic, Mongolian, Dzungar, and Kokand khans. The conquerors changed, but nothing changed in the fate of the people. Cut off from cultural centers and ruthlessly exploited by both conquerors and their own bay and manap, the Kyrgyz people were in a state of extreme backwardness. Literacy, written literature, and science were

14.07.2019, 04:37

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyrbaev Dooronbek

Dooronbek Sadyrbaev, Kyrgyz film director, writer, and public figure Born in 1940 in the village of Apyrtan, Nooken district, Jalal-Abad region. Kyrgyz. Graduated from secondary school No. 1 in the settlement of Nooken (1957) and the Leningrad State Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinematography (1969).

14.07.2019, 02:54

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Decisions on the City Public Bank in the City of Pishpek. Documents No. 25 - No. 27 (1899 - 1900)

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SEMIRECHYE REGIONAL AUTHORITY ON MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC BANK IN THE CITY OF PISHPEK City of Verny June 10, 1899 Presided over by the Military Governor of the Semirechye Region, Lieutenant General Ivanov.

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Population

Population of Kyrgyzstan After the Collapse of the Soviet Union

Population of Kyrgyzstan since the beginning of independence After the collapse of the Soviet Union, a new wave of migrations began, peaking between 1991 and 1993. By mid-1993, out of 500 industrial enterprises operating under partial employment and production suspension, only 100 were active. Ten major factories and plants were completely idle, and in 1989, the share of the population engaged in industrial production was 20.5%, while in 1994 it dropped to only 14.6% (Kyrgyz... 1995. p. 19).

13.07.2019, 09:33

Flora

Roses. Perennial Rhizomes Wintering in the Soil of Kyrgyzstan

Roses Roses belong to the group of ornamental shrubs, and therefore they differ significantly from herbaceous perennials in terms of reproduction methods and cultivation technology. In landscaping, both wild species of roses with non-double flowers (wild roses) and garden varieties are used.

13.07.2019, 08:17

Myths and legends

Issyk-Kul Monastery and the Relics of Saint Matthew

BRIGHT CAPE: CHRISTIAN "MECCA" Yes, the ancient mountains and blue waters hold many legends. But the people living on this truly holy land still remember the "messages" from the past. According to theological tradition, the body of the holy apostle and evangelist Matthew found its posthumous resting place on Kyrgyz soil. He accepted a martyr's death for Christ in Syria. From there, the honorable relics of the apostle were taken to a land renowned for its broad

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Population

Population of the Kirghiz SSR from 1959 to 1991

Census of the Kyrgyz SSR in 1959 - 1970 - 1979 - 1989. According to the 1959 census, the population of the Kyrgyz SSR was 2,066,000 (compared to 1,450,000 in 1939). The increase in population was due not only to a significant influx from other republics but also to a growing natural increase. The large influx of people into the Kyrgyz SSR was caused by the relocation of industrial enterprises from central regions of the USSR during the Great Patriotic War and the launch of new industrial

12.07.2019, 10:51

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Birds of Kyrgyzstan

Pogonish - Pogoyun

Pogonys. A small bird, slightly smaller than a corncrake, measuring 21-25 cm in length and weighing 80-130 g. The plumage is mottled and generally darker than that of the corncrake Pogonys. The head and the front part of the neck are lead-gray, with frequent light speckles. The upper part of the body and wings are dark brown or olive, with small white and large black spots. The belly is lighter—ochre, sometimes with rare small spots. The undertail is reddish. The wings are short, slightly

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Villages

The Village of Toru-Ayghyr. Video

Toru-Ayghyr with a Rich Past The village of Toru-Ayghyr, with a population of 2,616, is located on the northeastern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, 20 kilometers from the village of Balakchy. During the Soviet era, the village was part of the Semirechye region. Previously, the village was called Sikul, named after the ancient legend of the faithful horse Toru-Ayghyr. The surroundings of Toru-Ayghyr are rich in various historical and natural monuments. These include ancient petroglyphs, rock

11.07.2019, 14:42

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Opening of the Consumers' Society in the city of Pishpek. Documents No. 23 - No. 24 (August 1897)

REPORT OF THE HEAD OF THE PISHPEK DISTRICT TO THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHEN REGION ON THE OPENING OF THE CONSUMERS' SOCIETY IN THE CITY OF PISHPEK City of Pishpek, August 2, 1897. In accordance with the directive of February 18 of this year No. 852, I have the honor to report to Your Excellency that the actions of the Consumers' Society in the city of Pishpek were opened on July 5, as notified to me by the Board of the Pishpek Consumers' Society in their correspondence

11.07.2019, 13:54

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Kunduchelova Kuliipa

Kuliipa Kunduсhalova Born June 15, 1920, in the village of Kara-Jigach, Alamudun District, Chui Region — a Soviet Kyrgyz stateswoman, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Culture of the Kyrgyz SSR. In 1938, she graduated from the Frunze (Bishkek) Pedagogical Technical School. After graduation, she was assigned to work in the village of Kulanak (Tien Shan Region), where her labor and pedagogical activity began.

11.07.2019, 13:32

Customs

Ash. Ritual Life of the Kyrgyz in the Early 20th Century. Part - 17

Ash: first day (kemegesin chavat) sayak Horse races on the day of digging the hearths for the memorial feast. The hearths are dug in the form of special pits outside the yurts.

11.07.2019, 12:53

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Opening of the Pishpek Charitable Society. Document No. 22 (March 1897)

REPORT OF THE HEAD OF THE PISHPEK DISTRICT TO THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHENSKAYA REGION ON THE OPENING OF THE PISHPEK CHARITABLE SOCIETY Pishpek, March 8, 1897 In execution of the directive dated January 30 of this year No. 459, I have the honor to report to Your Excellency that the activities of the Pishpek Charitable Society were opened on March 2 of this year. The journals of the General Assembly of the charitable society, which took place on March 2, resolved: from the funds I

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Population

All-Union Population Census of 1926 and 1939 in the Kirghiz ASSR

Population in the Kirghiz ASSR from 1926 to 1939 The period from 1926 to 1936 was characterized by significant population growth (the average annual growth rate was 3.2%) and the highest rate of urbanization in the country's history (6.8%). In comparison, from 1913 to 1926, the growth rates were among the lowest of the entire 20th century - only 1.1% (Population... 2004. p. 97). According to the All-Union Census of 1926, the population of the Kirghiz ASSR was only 993 thousand people, of

10.07.2019, 14:25

Language

Moods and Function Words in the Kyrgyz Language

Moods in the Kyrgyz Language The Kyrgyz language presents the following moods: imperative, conditional, indicative, desiderative, and intentional. The imperative mood is represented by the 2nd person singular form with a zero marker (жаз - write, тур - stand up, иште - work), to which the affixes of the 2nd and 3rd persons of both numbers are added –гын/кын, -ныз/ыныз, -ыныздар/-иныздар, -гыла/кыла, -ш+сын/ыш+сын. Conjugation of the verb иште "to work" in the imperative mood

10.07.2019, 13:17

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Birds of Kyrgyzstan

The title translates to "The Coot - The Aaram Duck."

Grebes — Family Podicipedidae (little grebe, black-necked grebe, red-necked grebe, gray-cheeked grebe, great crested grebe). They are a family of waterfowl. It includes 22 species, three of which are extinct. The Russian name "поганка" (poganka) comes from the unpleasant taste of their meat, which has an unpleasant fishy smell. The sizes of grebes range from 23 to 74 cm, with an average weight of 120 to 1500 g. There are two main types of grebes: those with long, sharp beaks that

10.07.2019, 11:05

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Akramov Ernst Khashimovich

Ernst Khashimovich Akramov Born on June 24, 1936, in the city of Frunze - a Soviet, Kyrgyz scientist-surgeon, humanist, state and public figure, philanthropist. Biography

08.07.2019, 19:24

National parks and reserves

State Natural National Park "Kyrchyn"

State Natural National Park "Kyrchin" The State Natural National Park "Kyrchin" was established in August 2004 by the Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 632, covering an area of 35,000 hectares. The purpose of establishing the State Natural National Park "Kyrchin" is to preserve the biological diversity of animal and plant life, and natural complexes in the recreational area of Lake Issyk-Kul, which have special ecological,

08.07.2019, 10:12

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Events at the Bishkek City Men's School. Document No. 20 and No. 21 (1896 - 1897)

REPORT OF THE PISHPEK CITY ELDER TO THE SEMIRECHEN REGION ADMINISTRATION ON THE EVENTS HELD TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR THE PISHPEK MEN'S SCHOOL Pishpek, February 14, 1896 In response to the proposal dated January 24 of this year No. 375, I have the honor to report to the regional administration that in execution of the personal order of His Excellency the Military Governor of the Semirechensk region, in October of the past 1895 year, the Pishpek City Men's School was moved to a city

08.07.2019, 03:00

Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet period

State Symbols of the Kyrgyz SSR

State Anthem of the Kyrgyz SSR Lyrics: K. Malikova, T. Sydykbekova, M. Tokobaev, A. Tokombaev Music: V. Vlasov, A. Maldybaev, V. Fere Literal translation from Kyrgyz: T. Askarova, E. Kolesnikova, M. Ronkina, S. Tokombaeva Kyrgyz people yearned for freedom's dawn, October illuminated us with the light of Ala-Too, The great Russian people warmed us with friendship, Lenin opened the path to happiness for all of us.

07.07.2019, 20:26

Myths and legends

The Legend of the City of Kitezh

RUSSIAN CITY OF KITEZH AT THE BOTTOM OF ISSYK-KUL? Back in the 1960s, the already recognized Russian artist Ilya Glazunov reflected in his book "The Road to You" on our common ancestors - the Aryans, and later, in 1996, he developed his hypothesis, combining in one narrative the mystery of the Russian city of Kitezh and the underwater mysteries of Issyk-Kul. "Today, speaking of the great legend of the city of Kitezh, which holds significance for the Russian people," he

07.07.2019, 18:25