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Shabdan Baatyr
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Chuy Region
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Issyk-Kul Region
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Naryn Region
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Osh Region
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Bishkek
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Osh
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Osh - 3000
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Zhorobekova Sharipa
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Zhorobekova Sharipa

Zhorobekova Sharipa (1945), Doctor of Chemical Sciences (1988), Professor (1990), Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (2000) Kyrgyz. Born in Frunze. Graduated from KSU, where she also completed her postgraduate studies. Worked as an assistant, lecturer, associate professor, head of the department, professor, and dean at KGNU, and since 1994 - director of the Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz

06.07.2018, 19:33
Tortkul Reservoir
Reservoirs

Tortkul Reservoir

Tortkul Reservoir is a unique structure. It is located in the Batken region on the Isfara River. The area of the reservoir is 6.6 square kilometers, and its volume is 90 million cubic meters of water. Since the river is fed by glacial and snow melt, the reservoir is primarily filled due to melting snow and other sources. Approximately 60 million cubic meters are used annually during the irrigation season, leaving about 30 million in reserve. The critical volume is 15 million cubic meters of

05.07.2018, 22:33
Everyone Has Their Own Happiness
Myths and legends

Everyone Has Their Own Happiness

Everyone has their own happiness We cannot say what a person needs for happiness. But each of us seeks in life and strives for what is especially lacking. Once, children were asked to draw what they imagine Heaven to be like. The first child drew toys, the second an apple, the third a person with three legs, and the fourth a smiling child in their mother's arms.

05.07.2018, 20:36
Valery Petrovich Zhivoglyadov
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Valery Petrovich Zhivoglyadov

Zhivoglyadov Valery Petrovich (1938), Doctor of Technical Sciences (1974), Professor (1977), Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR (1984), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of science and technology (2002) Russian. Born in the village of Kalininskoye, Chui region of the Kyrgyz Republic.

05.07.2018, 19:21
Zhekisheva Sagyn
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Zhekisheva Sagyn

Zhekisheva Sagyn (1948), Doctor of Technical Sciences (1995), Professor (2001) Kyrgyz. Born in the settlement of 40 Years of October in the Talas District of the Talas Region. Graduated from the Moscow Cooperative Institute (1971), postgraduate studies at the Moscow Institute of National Economy named after G.V. Plekhanov (1980), doctoral studies at the Research Institute of Electroceramics (Moscow, 1995).

05.07.2018, 19:18
Zhenbaev Zhanibek
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Zhenbaev Zhanibek

Zheenbaev Zhanibek (1931), Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (1971), Professor (1972), Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz SSR (1989), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of science and technology (1992) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Kurmenty, Issyk-Kul region.

05.07.2018, 19:12
Zhapаров Bapy Zhapарович
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Zhapаров Bapy Zhapарович

Zhapаров Bапы Zhapарович (1937), Doctor of Medical Sciences (1987) Kyrgyz. Graduated from KGMU (1960), postgraduate studies at the Institute of Human Morphology of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences (Moscow, 1971).

05.07.2018, 19:04
The title translates to "The Village of Kyzyl-Adyr."
Villages

The title translates to "The Village of Kyzyl-Adyr."

Kyzyl-Adyr means "red foothills" Kyzyl-Adyr is a village in the Talas region, the administrative center of the Kara-Buurin rural district. It is located on the southern shore of the Kirov Reservoir, which was created on the Talas River for agricultural needs. In the area, the river valley widens, forming a broad fertile valley. The regional center is located 60 kilometers to the east. Bishkek is 350 km away. Neighboring settlements include It-Agar, Kara-Kul, Taraz, and Toktogul.

04.07.2018, 13:12
The Tale of Brave Chilten. Chapters 3-5
Kyrgyz fairy tales

The Tale of Brave Chilten. Chapters 3-5

Duels with the Flat-Foot. Part 1. Chapter 3 The rider rode along the rocky ledges, Galloping to his native camp For forty days and forty nights... But wherever he turns his eyes, Everywhere is a military camp... But whose? And some strange speech, And faces that are not right. Braids fall to their shoulders, Eyes shine in the dark... Flags flutter among the tips of spears... And any animal here Is ready to be turned into shashlik in an instant. Here on the spears — a tethered horse, And

04.07.2018, 11:53
Wisdom Comes with Age
Myths and legends

Wisdom Comes with Age

The Teachings of the Nomad A young man moved to live in a separate yurt after getting married. He went with his family to the first summer pasture on the jailoo and began to ask the elders for advice on everything. The elders told him: - There are three laws: the laws (rules) of how to keep livestock you know, there are the laws of nature that you must always observe, and the law of family - you must do everything together with your wife.

04.07.2018, 11:15
Zhakypov Ybrai
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Zhakypov Ybrai

Zhakypov Ybrai (1918), Doctor of Philological Sciences (1967), Professor (1969) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Zher-Yy in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region.

04.07.2018, 10:51
Zhainakov Amanbek
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Zhainakov Amanbek

Zhaynakov Amanbek (1941), Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (1985), Professor (1987), Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (2000), Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of Science and Technology (1992) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Kyk-Kazyk, Talas region of the Kyrgyz Republic.

04.07.2018, 10:48
Yevtushenko Gavriil Alekseevich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Yevtushenko Gavriil Alekseevich

Yevtushenko Gavriil Alekseyevich (1904-1971), Doctor of Biological Sciences (1946), Professor (1954), Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz SSR (1954) Russian. Born in the Chernihiv region of the Ukrainian SSR.

04.07.2018, 10:38
Water is more valuable than gold.
Myths and legends

Water is more valuable than gold.

What is more precious In the good old days, by the shore of Lake Altyn-Kul, there lived a khan. He was very, very rich. The khan had a lot of gold, but he lacked the most important thing — drinking water. Desperate, the khan turned to God and asked Him to turn all the gold into water.

03.07.2018, 22:30
The Tale of Brave Chilten. Chapters 1-2
Kyrgyz fairy tales

The Tale of Brave Chilten. Chapters 1-2

INTRODUCTION This tale my father Told me in full, from beginning to end, Saying at the end, from himself, That he learned it from his father. It was sweet for me to listen to the song. It sang to me, as I sing now, This tale from my grandmother's mother, Remembering her great-grandmother... Like sailing ships, Cutting through the mirrors of the seas, Parting the spaces of the earth, This tale has passed through time. And in the dust of caravan paths It walked through storms and eras, And

03.07.2018, 16:34
Papańskoe Reservoir
Reservoirs

Papańskoe Reservoir

Reservoir in the Valley of the Ak-Bura River The location of the Papan irrigation reservoir basin is in the valley of the Ak-Bura River near the Kaptarsky massif, after the dam was built at the point of greatest narrowing of the Papan Gorge, in the Osh region of southern Kyrgyzstan. It is located 20 km south of the city of Osh. The structure can withstand an earthquake of up to 9 points. The dam of the reservoir has a length of 90 meters and a height of 70 meters. Until 2003, the reservoir was

03.07.2018, 14:32
The title translates to: "The Craftswoman Named Uz-ene."
Myths and legends

The title translates to: "The Craftswoman Named Uz-ene."

About the Skillful Mistress, Like the Ringing Song of the People's Soul In a small coastal village, there lived a beautiful craftswoman named Uz-ene. Her eyes were like two drops of sky. She often loved to gaze at the silvery waves of Issyk-Kul, so that later she could reproduce them on her canvas. The girl said she understood the language of water and wind, of animals and birds, and often conversed with them. Uz-ene always admired the flight of seagulls and swans, and thus she was best

02.07.2018, 23:30
A Drop of Tenderness and True Faith
Myths and legends

A Drop of Tenderness and True Faith

Orphan and Cow This was a long time ago. An orphan boy lived with his father. He spent every day from morning till evening herding cows. The other children constantly bullied him, sometimes he went hungry, and a mother's affection was foreign to him. One day, after yet another scandal and beatings from his stepfather, the boy hid in the barn, climbed into the hay feeder to warm himself, and suddenly felt the cow begin to lick the tears from his face. No one had ever treated him so gently

02.07.2018, 23:12
Three Magical Wells
Myths and legends

Three Magical Wells

Hot Springs In one khanate, there were three magical wells. Only the khan knew the secret of each and therefore guarded them from the eyes of the people. The wells were covered and tightly bound so that the water would not spill over the edge. In the same khanate lived a beautiful girl from a very poor family. And it so happened that the khan's son fell in love with her. However, the cruel and greedy khan did not allow his son to even think about her. One day, angry at his son's

02.07.2018, 20:00
The title "Родник" translates to "Spring" in English.
Myths and legends

The title "Родник" translates to "Spring" in English.

Spring Once upon a time, in ancient times, after fierce battles with invaders, during a period of cold and hunger, the Kyrgyz found themselves on the brink of extinction and were forced to relocate to another area. Considering that the journey would be long, it was decided, at the suggestion of the leader, not to take along the seriously ill and elderly. Leaving their familiar lands, most of the Kyrgyz set off on their journey. Only one of the horsemen did not want to part with his father and

02.07.2018, 19:50
Dykhanov Karboz
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Dykhanov Karboz

Dyikanov Karboz (1922-1999), Candidate of Philological Sciences (1954), Professor (1989) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Dobetpai, Baku volost, Pishpek district.

02.07.2018, 19:25
Duyshmaliev Tashtan
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Duyshmaliev Tashtan

Duyshemaliev Tashtan (1923), Doctor of Historical Sciences (1967), Professor (1974) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Karagay-Bulak, Kant District, Frunze Region.

02.07.2018, 19:22
Duyshkeyev Omurkul
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Duyshkeyev Omurkul

Duyshkeyev Omurkul (1934), Doctor of Agricultural Sciences (1993), Professor (2002) Kyrgyz. Born in the village of Kara-Suu, At-Bashinsky District, Naryn Region.

02.07.2018, 19:18
Dudinov Olympiy Abramovich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Dudinov Olympiy Abramovich

Dudinov Olimpii Abramovich (1886-1955), Doctor of Medical Sciences (1941), Professor (1949), Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR (1954) Graduated from Tomsk Medical Institute (1920). Worked in Uralsk, Almaty, head of the clinic for eye diseases, head of the Department of Eye Diseases at KSMI.

02.07.2018, 19:15
Druzhinin Ivan Georgievich
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Druzhinin Ivan Georgievich

Druzhinin Ivan Georgievich (1904-1987), Doctor of Chemical Sciences (1947), Professor (1950), Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR (1954) Russian. Born in the city of Zabaykalye, Russia.

02.07.2018, 19:12
"See with the Heart"
Myths and legends

"See with the Heart"

"Spring will come, but I will not see it" Once, while traveling in distant lands, a wanderer met a blind old man. The old man was sitting by the road, begging for alms from passersby. A sign hung on the old man's chest that read: "Give to the blind man." — I have nothing to give you, father, but perhaps I can help in another way. How much money do people give you in a day? – asked the traveler of the old man.

01.07.2018, 23:23
The title translates to "The Village of Ala-Buka."
Villages

The title translates to "The Village of Ala-Buka."

Ala-Buka Village Ala-Buka Village is the administrative center in the west of Kyrgyzstan, located in the southern foothills of the Chatkal Range. It is situated on a small mountain plain in the valley of the Ala-Buka River (a tributary of Kasan-Say, part of the Syr Darya basin), at an altitude of about 1180 m above sea level. The village is located 6 kilometers north of the Uzbek border and 750 kilometers from Bishkek, the capital of the country. The population of Ala-Buka Village is about

01.07.2018, 21:53
Vitaly Nikolaevich Dolzhenko
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Vitaly Nikolaevich Dolzhenko

Dolghenko Vitaly Nikolaevich (1935), Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences (1988), Professor (1995) Russian. Born in the village of Samsonovo, Beloglazovsky District, Altai Krai, Russian Federation.

01.07.2018, 19:54
Nikolai Leontievich Dobretsov
Scientists of Kyrgyzstan

Nikolai Leontievich Dobretsov

Dobretsov Nikolai Leontievich (1936), Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences (1970), Professor (1974), Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences (1987), Laureate of the Lenin Prize, State Prize of the Russian Federation in the field of science and technology Russian. Born in Leningrad, Russia.

01.07.2018, 14:42
Waterfall of the Tears of the Leopard
Waterfalls

Waterfall of the Tears of the Leopard

Tears of the Leopard Waterfall – the most famous waterfall of the Barskoon Gorge. One of the most beautiful gorges in Kyrgyzstan, the Barskoon Gorge (in Kyrgyz, Barskoon) is located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, 90 km from the capital of the Issyk-Kul region, the city of Karakol. In the Barskoon Gorge, among relict firs and pines, three waterfalls originate from the glaciers of the high mountains. The lowest of them is the Manas Bowl, slightly higher is the Old Man's Beard, and

30.06.2018, 11:19
Love and Selflessness
Myths and legends

Love and Selflessness

The Land is the Highest Value This was in ancient times when the Kyrgyz lived in the expanses of the Yenisei. After a long and hard war with their enemies, they sent a representative to negotiate with them. Upon receiving the ambassador, the great khan offered him to sit on the rich carpets spread out in his chambers. But he took a handful of soil from his kurdzhun and poured it on the floor, then sat on this soil. “What are you doing?” the khan asked in astonishment.

29.06.2018, 14:05
Tibetan and Kalmyk Inscriptions from Ak-Ulen
Epigraphy

Tibetan and Kalmyk Inscriptions from Ak-Ulen

Ak-Ulen Inscriptions of the 16th—17th Centuries In 1937, historian B. M. Zima, who led the archaeological expedition of the Kyrgyz Pedagogical Institute, discovered a collection of stones with Buddhist formulas in the Ak-Ulen area. All stones with such inscriptions were collected and transported to Frunze, where they were kept in the historical-archaeological cabinet of the pedagogical institute. In 1939, the stones were donated to the State Hermitage through A. N. Bernshtam. These monuments

29.06.2018, 11:16
Two Tibetan Inscriptions from the Juuqu Valley
Epigraphy

Two Tibetan Inscriptions from the Juuqu Valley

Two Buddhist Inscriptions near the Village of Saruu 33 km south of the village of Saruu in the Jety-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, deep in the Juu-Ku gorge, there is a large stone with a six-line inscription carved in Tibetan script. 15 meters to the north, there is another stone with a similar inscription consisting of three lines. The inscription (which we refer to as the small one) is made in larger letters (Table XXIV, Fig. 1.2) According to local residents, in the same gorge, 27

29.06.2018, 09:17
Kurpsayskoye Reservoir
Reservoirs

Kurpsayskoye Reservoir

Kurpsayskoye Reservoir — a canyon-type reservoir Kurpsayskaya Hydroelectric Power Station — HPP on the Naryn River in Kyrgyzstan. It is the second most powerful hydroelectric station in the country, after the Toktogul HPP. It is part of the Naryn-Syrdarya cascade of hydroelectric power stations. The dam of the HPP forms the Kurpsayskoye Reservoir with weekly regulation. It is located in a narrow mountain gorge. In the area of the dam, the gorge with slopes of 35-40 degrees rises above the bed

29.06.2018, 09:07