Osh

Osh. The Archaeologists' Discovery

Productive Work of Yu.A. Zadneprovsky and E.V. Druzhinina The city of Osh is undoubtedly the oldest in Kyrgyzstan and one of the ancient urban centers of Central Asia. Its written history spans over a millennium, while archaeological finds date back to three millennia ago. However, the question of the time of the city's founding remains open in scientific literature. There have been no specific excavations of the ancient substratum of modern Osh (including its former old town part)

05.03.2018, 14:00

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Flekmán David Naftulovich

Flekmán David Naftulovich (1914-2003) Painter. Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR. Born in 1914 in the city of Ananyev, Odessa region. In 1940, he graduated from the Odessa Art School and enrolled in the Kyiv Art Institute, but his studies were interrupted by the war. He taught at the Kyrgyz State Art School named after S. A. Chuykov until the end of his life. Since 1946 - a member of the Union of Artists of the USSR.

05.03.2018, 03:30

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Vladimir Raufovich Faiziev

Faiziev Vladimir Raufovich Monumental painter. Honored Educator of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on March 31, 1957, in the city of Belgorod-Dnestrovsky, Odessa region. In 1976, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. From 1978 to 1980, he worked as a designer at the Advertising Combine (Frunze). In 1985, he graduated from the Tashkent State Institute of Theatre and Art named after A.N. Ostrovsky, specializing in "Monumental and Decorative Painting," and in 1988, he completed a

05.03.2018, 02:30

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Usukeev Aydarbek

Usukeev Aydarbek Sculptor, professor, candidate of fine arts, Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on April 23, 1954, in the village of Komsomolsk, Kemin district. In 1979, he graduated from the Frunze Art College, in 1987 - from the V.D. Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute, sculpture faculty, and in 1991 - from the postgraduate program of the Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic. From 1979 to 1981, he was a teacher at the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art College, then

05.03.2018, 01:30

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Usubaliev Altymysh

Usubaliev Altymysh (1930-1970) Painter. Born on December 12, 1930, in the village of Tokoldosh (now Sverdlovsky district of Bishkek). In 1953, he graduated from the Faculty of Painting of the Leningrad Institute of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture named after I.E. Repin. From 1953 to 1970, he taught at the Frunze Art School.

05.03.2018, 00:30

Osh

Osh. The Ancient Settlements

Legends of Mount Takhte-Suleiman Osh ... Debating the etymology of this name, scholars still cannot reach a consensus — its roots go back so far into the depths of centuries. Equally ancient is its centuries-old history, intertwined with legends about the famous Mount Takhte-Suleiman (translated from Arabic as "Throne of Solomon").

04.03.2018, 17:22

Osh

Ancient Osh

Osh — the regional center of the republic, the oldest city in Kyrgyzstan. Through publications of archaeological excavations and written sources, readers will become acquainted with the ancient settlements in the territory of Osh and the medieval city, witnessing the turbulent events of the restless feudal era, the participation of the townspeople in repelling invasions by conquerors, and the uprisings of the Kyrgyz population against the khanate-feudal oppression during the dominance of the

04.03.2018, 16:59

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Usubaliev Taalaybek Sadymanovich

Usubaliev Talaybek Sadymanovich Painter, restorer of the highest category, academician. Distinguished employee of the customs service of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on April 23, 1964, in the city of Naryn. In 1987, he graduated from the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art College and in 1993 - from the I.E. Repin Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, Faculty of Painting, under the workshop of Professor M.M. Devyatov and E.E. Moiseenko. Restorer of oil and tempera painting. In 1998, he

04.03.2018, 13:42

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Usubaliev Bekten Ashimbaevich

Usubaliev Bekten Ashimbaevich Painter. Born on October 5, 1958, in the village of Kurmenty, Issyk-Kul region. Studied at the Frunze Art College named after S.A. Chuykov. From 1981 to 1983 - artist at the "Goznak" factory (Leningrad).

04.03.2018, 13:34

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Ustemirov Dias Abdykulovich

Ustemirov Dias Abdykulovich Painter. Born in 1957 in the village of Chon-Aryk, Chui region. In 1976, he graduated from the Frunze Art College, and then graduated from the V.I. Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute, Faculty of Painting. Since 2002, he has been a member of the Union of Writers, and since 2007, a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic.

04.03.2018, 13:31

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Usebaev Omurbai

Usebaev Omurbay Sculptor. Born on July 22, 1957, in the village of Orgochor, Jeti-Oguz district, Issyk-Kul region. In 1980, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov, specializing in sculpture. He worked in the art fund of the city of Karakol.

04.03.2018, 13:28

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Ismail Sradijinovich Urmanov

Urmankov Ismail Sradyzhinovich Painter. Born on August 4, 1961, in the village of Kara-Suu, Osh region. In 1988, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art School named after S.A. Chuykov. After his studies, he worked for many years at the Osh Television Center.

04.03.2018, 13:25

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Uraimov Suyunbay Mamaevich

Uraimov Suyunbay Mamaevich Sculptor. Born in 1958 in the village of Kurshab, Uzgen District, Osh Region. In 1986, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov, majoring in sculpture. Since 1986, he has worked at the G. Aitiev Art School in Osh, and since 1995, at the Osh Creative Union of Artists. Since 1995, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. Participant in republican exhibitions.

04.03.2018, 13:20

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Jumabay Umetov

Umetov Jumabay (1933-1995) Applied artist. People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR. Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz SSR named after Toktogul. Born on May 4, 1933, in the village of Ichke-Dzhergez, Issyk-Kul region. In 1954, he graduated from the Moscow Secondary Art School-Internat at the V.I. Surikov Institute, and in 1960, he graduated from the Leningrad Higher Artistic and Industrial School named after V.I. Mukhina, where he specialized in the artistic design of fabrics.

04.03.2018, 13:15

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Valery Stepanovich Ulitin

Valery Stepanovich Ulitin Painter. Born in 1941. Graduated from the Frunze Art School in 1962. From 1982 to 1983, he worked at the Osh branch of the Art Fund, and from 1964 to 1976, he was a teacher at the art studio of the RND Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz SSR. From 1976 to 1984, he served as the chief artist of the VDNH of the Kyrgyz SSR. Since 2001, he has been an artist at the State Opera and Ballet Theater.

04.03.2018, 13:11

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Witz Bela

Uitz Bela (1887-1972) Monumentalist. Outstanding Hungarian artist. He lived and worked in Kyrgyzstan from 1936 to 1937. Born on March 8, 1887. In 1907, he studied at the School of Applied Arts and the Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest. In 1916, at the World Exhibition in San Francisco, Uitz received a Gold Medal. In 1919, during the Hungarian Soviet Republic, he led the Proletarian Art Workshop. He lived in exile in Vienna (1920—1924), in Paris (1924—1926), and in Moscow (1926—1970), where he

03.03.2018, 13:01

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Tyan Leonid Nikolaevich

Tyan Leonid Nikolaevich Painter. Sculptor. Born on January 15, 1950, in the East Kazakhstan region. In 1967, he graduated from the Tashkent Institute of Physical Culture, and in 1975 - from the decorative and applied arts department of the Frunze Art School. In 1976-1977, he worked as a decorator at the "Kyrgyzfilm" film studio, and since 1977, he has been a designer at the Art Fund. Since 1996, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. He is engaged in

03.03.2018, 12:47

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Tyurin Viktor Stepanovich

Tyurin Viktor Stepanovich (1917-2008) Painter. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born in 1917 in the village of Rasvo, Belebeyevsky District, Bashkiria. In 1935, he attended an art studio led by L. Kasatkin.

03.03.2018, 12:43

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Turusbekov Abdyasydyr Israilovich

Turusbekov Abdyasydyr Israilovich Painter. Born on January 3, 1953, in the village of Aral, Talas District, Talas Region. In 1977, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. From 1977 to 1979, he worked as a teacher at Secondary School No. 311 in Konezavod, and then from 1979 to 1992, he taught at Aral Secondary School in Talas District. From 1992 to 1994, he served as the deputy chairman of the "Aral" association, and from 1994 to 1997, he was the chairman of the "Aral"

03.03.2018, 12:38

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Turumbekov Askar Asanbekovich

Turumbekov Askar Asanbekovich Artist-sculptor. Laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on June 1, 1967, in the city of Frunze. In 1994, he graduated from the V.I. Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute. Since 1996, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. Most of his works are characterized by the elevation of concept and monumental intent. The monumental compositions created by Turumbekov have organically integrated into the environment of the

03.03.2018, 11:46

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Turumbekov Kanybek Asanbekovich

Turumbekov Kanibek Asanbekovich Graphic artist. Born on June 11, 1960, in the city of Frunze. In 1980, he graduated from the Frunze Art College and in 1985 from the Moscow Polygraphic Institute. In 1987, he became an art editor at the publishing house "Kyrgyzstan," and later served as the art editor for the magazine "Kyrgyzstan Aiyldary."

03.03.2018, 11:33

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Turumbekov Asanbek Ryskulovich

Turumbekov Asanbek Ryskulovich (1936-1987) Graphic artist. Painter. Born on August 27, 1936, in the village named after Kurentkeev in the Kemin district. In 1955, he graduated from the Frunze Art College. Since 1960, he worked as an art editor for the satirical magazine "Chalkan". Since 1970, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the USSR.

03.03.2018, 11:27

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Turanov Naryn

Turpanov Naryn Painter. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on August 10, 1944, in the village of Kok-Moynok, Ton District, Issyk-Kul Region. In 1972, he graduated from the Frunze Art College, specializing in artistic design. Since 1972, he has been an artist-designer for the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR.

03.03.2018, 11:21

Ethnography

"Zhenizhok on Maintaining Balance in Nature"

Zhenizhok is one of the most prominent akyns of the Kyrgyz people. His real name was Ote; he lived and worked in the village of Aksy in what is now the Janay-Dzhol district. Toktogul, Korgool, Eshmambet, Kalik, and other well-known akyns were students of Zhenizhok. According to legend, Zhenizhok could, for example, improvise for 7 days about akkan suu — flowing water — while describing strange animals living in the depths of the ocean (it is clear that the akyn was well acquainted with Arabic

02.03.2018, 22:10

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Turkmenova Atyrkul

Turkmenova Atyrkyl Applied artist. Born on September 28, 1958, in the village named after Sultan Ibraimov in the Chui region. In 1979, she graduated from the applied arts department of the Frunze Art College. Since 1979, she has been an artist-master at the Union of Folk Art Crafts "Kiyal". Since 1999, she has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. A participant in national and international exhibitions. Turkmenova's works are in private collections in

02.03.2018, 20:20

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Galina Fedorovna Turdieva

Turdiyeva Galina Fyodorovna Applied artist. Born on October 10, 1952, in the city of Frunze. In 1974, she graduated from the Frunze Art College, specializing in artistic leather processing. Since 1974, she has been an artist at the Central Design and Technology Bureau of the Ministry of Local Industry of the Kyrgyz SSR. From 1978 to 1980, she participated in cultural and research expeditions to the Atbashy, Batken, Nooken, Janijol, Jumgal, and Chatkal regions of the Kyrgyz Republic.

02.03.2018, 20:16

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Turdaliev Emil Zhanibekovich

Turdaliyev Emil Zhanibekovich Sculptor. Born on January 13, 1969, in the city of Naryn. In 1988, he graduated from the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art College, sculpture department. In 1995, he graduated from the sculpture department of the State Higher Art College (National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic). Since 1995, he has been a lecturer at the National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic, at the art college affiliated with the Academy of Arts. Since 1999, he has been a member of

02.03.2018, 20:08

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Truskovsky Lev Gavrilovich

Truskovskiy Lev Gavrilovich (1908-1980) Graphic artist. Born on July 31, 1908, in the city of Suzdal. From 1936 to 1940, he studied at advanced training courses at the Moscow Institute of Fine Arts and graduated from the monumental painting workshop. From 1960 to 1968, he was the responsible secretary of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz SSR. From 1968 to 1979, he served as the editor of the artistic expert board of the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz SSR. He taught at the Frunze Art School.

02.03.2018, 20:04

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Toropov Akindin Markelovich

Toropov Akindin Markelovich (1918-2000) Theater artist. Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR. Born in 1918 in the village of Troitskoye, Tashkent region of the Semipalatinsk area. In 1939, he graduated from the Samarkand Art College. He began his creative career in 1939 as a set designer at the Samarkand Theater for Young Spectators.

02.03.2018, 19:59

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Torgeldieva Kimiya Atyrovna

Torogeldieva Kimiya Atyrovna Applied artist. Born on May 9, 1958. In 1977, she graduated from the Frunze Art School, and then in 1982 from the A.N. Kosygin Moscow Textile Institute. From 1982 to 1992, she worked as a pattern designer in the artistic workshop of the OPHBO in the city of Osh, from 1992 to 1999 she was the chief artist of the artistic and creative experimental laboratory of the finishing factory in Osh, and from 1999 to 2001, she worked as a marketing engineer at JSC

02.03.2018, 19:53

Ethnography

"Barpies on the Significance of the Sun for Life on Earth"

Barpy Alykulov was born in 1869 in the Achi region of the Suzak district and died in 1949. The overwhelming majority of his works were created before 1923 (before he became completely blind). The poetic creativity of the famous akyn Barpy is characterized by the reflection of folk concepts about various phenomena of the surrounding world. He critically approached many of these concepts that were prevalent among the people, rejecting their religious-mystical nature, and sought to provide an

01.03.2018, 06:06

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Torgeldiev Altynbek

Torogeldiev Altynbek Painter. Born on October 7, 1953, in the village of Leninskoye, Uzgen District, Osh Region. In 1972, he graduated from the Frunze Art College, pedagogical department. From 1972 to 1973, he was a drawing and drafting teacher at the Makarenko Secondary School in the Uzgen District, and since 1975, he has been a designer at the Osh Art and Production Workshops. Since 1989, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. He has been awarded a Certificate

01.03.2018, 05:23

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Torobekova Chynara Kerimkulovna

Torobekova Chynara Kerimkulovna Painter. Born on August 18, 1950, in the village of Bystrovka, Kemin District. In 1971, she graduated from the Frunze Art School. From 1971 to 1984 - Artist-Designer at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR. From 1984 to 1991 - Teacher of special disciplines at the Frunze Polytechnic Institute. In 1991-1992, she worked at Art School-Internat No. 4. Since 1992, she has been a teacher of painting, drawing, and sculpture at the Kyrgyz State University of Construction,

01.03.2018, 05:20

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Torobekov Azim

Torobekov Azim (1948-1998) Painter. Honored Cultural Worker of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on May 1, 1948, in the village of Bash-Badam, Lenin District, Osh Region. In 1968, he graduated from the Frunze Art College. He worked at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic, then as a set designer at the "Kyrgyzfilm" studio.

01.03.2018, 05:13

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Torobekov Suyutbek Satymbekovich

Torobekov Suuitbek Satymbekovich Painter. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Excellent Educator of the Kyrgyz Republic. Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic named after T. Sadykov. Born on February 12, 1957, in the village of Kirovskoye, Talas region. In 1977, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. In 1977-1978, he worked at the Kirov Film Installation Directorate as an advertising artist. In 1984, he graduated from the Leningrad

01.03.2018, 05:09

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Torobekov Sapar Torobekovich

Torobekov Sapar Torobekovich Painter, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, Academician of the National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic, Professor at the Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture. Born on October 20, 1942, in the village of Birikken, Chui region. In 1964, he graduated from the Frunze Art School, and in 1969 - from the Moscow State Academic Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov.

01.03.2018, 05:02

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Tolonov Yrysbay

Tolonov Yrysbay Painter. Born on December 10, 1953, in the village of Myrza-Aryk, Ulen District, Osh Region. In 1978, he graduated from the Frunze Art College, specializing in decoration. From 1978 to 1979, he worked as an artist at the Uzgen House of Culture, and since 1979, he has been working at the Osh branch of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. Since 1991, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. He is a participant in regional and national

01.03.2018, 04:56

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Toktoev Stalbek Kudisovich

Toktoev Stalbek Kudisovich Graphic artist. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on April 21, 1958, in the village of Ak-Terek, Ton District, Issyk-Kul Region. In 1977, he graduated from the decorative design department of the Frunze Art College, and then in 1983, he graduated from the graphic faculty of the Moscow State Academic Art Institute named after V.L. Surikov. From 1983 to 1986 - Artistic and Production Workshops of the city of Przhevalsk, artist. Since 1986, he has

28.02.2018, 23:52

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Toktogonov Eshbolot Ajibayevich

Toktogonov Eshbolot Ajibayevich Applied artist. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born in 1942 in the village of Soviet, Kemin District, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1962, he graduated from the Frunze Art College and in 1971 - from the Moscow Higher Artistic and Industrial School (formerly Stroganov School), qualification - applied artist, ceramic artist.

28.02.2018, 23:47

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Melis Imanbaevich Toktobekov

Toktobekov Melis Imanbaevich Painter. Born in 1950 in the village of Konur-Olen, Ton District, Issyk-Kul Region. In 1975, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. Since 1991, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. Participant in republican and all-Union exhibitions.

28.02.2018, 23:42

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Toktaliev Emilbek

Toktaliev Emilbek Painter. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on August 25, 1956, in the village of Kalinina, At-Bashinsky District, Naryn Region. In 1975, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. Since 1975, he has been a drawing and drafting teacher at the Lenin Secondary School in At-Bashi. From 1978 to 1983, he worked as a decorator for the Kalinina Collective Farm in At-Bashinsky District. Since 1983, he has been an artist at the VDNH of the Kyrgyz Republic. Since

28.02.2018, 23:38

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Toichiev Omurali Orozalievich

Toychiev Omuraly Orozalievich Artist-painter. Born on February 27, 1959, in the village of Bash-Bulat, Kara-Suu District, Osh Region. In 1984, he graduated from the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art College. Since 1986, he has participated in republican and all-union exhibitions. From 1986 to 1992, he worked in the studio of the People's Artist and People's Artist of the USSR, Suymenkul Chokmorov.

28.02.2018, 23:35

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Telekmotov Baktybek Asanbekovich

Telekmato Baktibek Asanbekovich Theater artist. Born in 1966 in the village of Ak-Tash, Kara-Suu district, Osh region. In 1985, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov, and then in 1993 from the Almaty State Theater and Art Institute named after T. Zhurgenov.

28.02.2018, 23:31

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Tenyizbaeva Begaiym Sadikovna

Tenizbaeva Begayim Sadikovna Applied artist. Born on September 18, 1954, in the city of Frunze. In 1979, she graduated from the Frunze Art College, and in 1991 - from the V.I. Mukhina Leningrad Higher Artistic and Industrial School. From 1980 to 1986, she worked as an artist at the Frunze Glass Factory. Since 1993, she has been an associate professor and head of the department at the National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic, candidate of visual arts. Since 1996, she has been a member of

28.02.2018, 23:26

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Temirov Bakhramzhan Turdibayevich

Temirov Bakhramzhan Turdibayevich Painter. Born on December 30, 1973, in Andijan region. In 1989, he entered the P. Benkov Art School and in 1990 transferred to the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art School, which he graduated from in 1994. Participant of republican exhibitions. Since 2007, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic.

28.02.2018, 23:21

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Tashkuziev Turgunbay

Tashkuziev Turgunbay Graph. Born on December 27, 1943, in the village of Uch Korgon, Frunze District, Osh Region. Studied at the applied department of the P. Benkov Art College (Tashkent). Since 1973, he has been a designer at the production and artistic workshops (Osh).

28.02.2018, 23:17

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Tashiev Jumagul

Tashiev Jumagul Applied artist. Born on January 10, 1956, in the At-Bashinsky district. In 1981, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov, applied arts department (ceramics). Since 1981, he has been an artist at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR. Member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic.

28.02.2018, 23:14

Historical figures

Pishpek Gardener Fetisov. The History of the Hometown

About how a botanist outsmarted the officials According to a well-known proverb, a real man must plant at least one tree in his lifetime. In the history of Kyrgyzstan, there was a unique individual who broke all records by planting 200,000 trees! And he did this, as they say, not thanks to, but in spite of - regardless of the arid climate, scant finances, and bureaucratic indifference. His name was Alexey Mikhailovich Fetisov. If it weren't for his efforts over a hundred years ago, who

27.02.2018, 15:23