Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Moldakhmatov Zhyldyzbek Asanbekovich

Moldakhmatov Zhyldyzbek Asanbekovich Monumentalist. Painter. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on August 1, 1948, in the city of Frunze, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1967, he graduated from the Moscow Secondary Art School, and in 1972 - from the Faculty of Monumental and Decorative Painting of the Moscow Higher Artistic and Industrial School (formerly Stroganov School). From 1972 to 1974, he taught composition and painting at the Frunze Art College, from 1972 to 1990 - he was a

14.02.2018, 22:56

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Moldakhmatov Asanbek

Moldakhmatov Asanbek (1923-1993) Theater artist. Painter. Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR. Born in 1923. In 1953, he graduated from the faculty of theatrical and decorative painting of the Leningrad Institute of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture named after I.E. Repin. Since 1953, he worked as a production designer at the Kyrgyz State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater.

14.02.2018, 22:51

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Andrey Nikolaevich Mikhalev

Mikhalev Andrey Nikolaevich (1910-1981) Graphic artist. People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR. He entered the history of Kyrgyz art as a versatile artist working in graphics, easel and monumental painting, sculpture, and as a public figure who contributed to the development of visual arts in the republic and the training of artistic personnel. Born on January 25, 1910, in Nizhny Novgorod. In 1939, he graduated from the graphic arts faculty of the Moscow Institute of Fine Arts. He studied

13.02.2018, 03:03

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Misyurev Alexander Ivanovich

Misyurev Alexander Ivanovich Graphic artist. Painter. Born on July 29, 1936, in the village of Troitskiye Roslyai, Sosnovsky District, Voronezh Region, RSFSR. In 1957, he graduated from the Riga Art School named after Rozentals, and in 1965, he graduated from the Faculty of Artistic Design of Printed Products at the Moscow Polygraphic Institute.

13.02.2018, 02:58

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mirrahimov Talgat Agzamovich

Mirrahimov Talgat Agzamovich Painter. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on August 16, 1944, in the city of Kuldja, People's Republic of China. In 1967, he graduated from the Frunze Art College. From 1968 to 1971, he worked as a city decoration artist, and since 1971, he has been a decorative artist for the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR. The artist's work expresses an aesthetic experience of the world, reflecting the fullness of visible forms, the aromas of fragrant

13.02.2018, 02:54

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mirziraimov Sanzysbek Ernazorovich

Mirziraimov Sansyzbek Ernazarovich Painter. Born on May 2, 1982, in the village of Kosh-Dobe, Aksy District, Jalal-Abad Region. In 1999, he entered the Kyrgyz State Art School named after S.A. Chuykov.

13.02.2018, 02:51

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Laszlo Mesaros

Mesárosh László (1905-1945) Hungarian sculptor. Born on September 18, 1905, on the outskirts of Budapest. He studied sculpture independently. His works were exhibited at the National Salon in Budapest and in Italy. László Mesárosh was an artist with a passionate belief in socialism. His works embody the spirit of the struggle for independence and are dedicated to the working people. His creative method is realistic. His inclination towards progressive ideas led Mesárosh to emigrate from

13.02.2018, 02:17

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mergenbaeva Gulnafis Nurgaliyevna

Mergenbaeva Gulnafis Nurgalievna Applied artist. Born on September 9, 1962, in the village of Kainar, Semipalatinsk region, Kazakh SSR. In 1984, she graduated from the art college in Almaty, and then in 1994 - from the Kazakh State Academy of Arts. Since 1992, she has been a designer for the art fund in the city of Osh. From 1996 to 1999, she was the head of art and applied art circles at the "Meerim" fund. Since 2002, she has been working at the Kyrgyz-Turkish Lyceum

13.02.2018, 02:13

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mederoff Tahir Turarovich

Mederov Tair Turarovich Sculptor. Born on March 5, 1962, in the city of Frunze. In 1981, he graduated from the Moscow Art College named after Kalinin, and in 1991 - from the Leningrad Institute of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture named after I.E. Repin. In 1991, he became a postgraduate student at the Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic. From 1981 to 1983, he worked as an artist in the association of folk arts and crafts "Kiyal". He is the author of monumental and easel

13.02.2018, 02:10

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Matyraimov Zhyrgalbai

Maturaimov Zhyrgalbai Film artist. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on May 19, 1955, in the village of Ak-Djar, Osh region. In 1974, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. In 1984, he graduated from the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography. From 1974 to 1975, he worked in the artistic production workshops of the city of Osh. From 1984 to 1986, he worked at the "Kyrgyzfilm" studio. Since 1986, he has been a teacher of one-year courses for decorator

13.02.2018, 02:07

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mataev Jusup

Mataev Jusup Painter, graphic artist. Born on February 21, 1956, in the village of Kyzyl-Ozgorush, Toktogul District, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1979, he graduated from the Frunze Art School, and in 1994, he graduated from the Faculty of Culture of the I. Arabayev Kyrgyz State Pedagogical University.

12.02.2018, 22:28

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Marazykov Ashirali Janibekovich

Marazykov Ashirali Janibekovich Applied artist. Born on September 8, 1954, in the village of Bagysh, Suzak District, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1983, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov.

12.02.2018, 22:25

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Olga Maximilianovna Manuilova

Olga Maximilianovna Manuilova (1893-1984) Sculptor. People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR. Born on October 30, 1893, in Nizhny Novgorod (now Gorky). Olga Manuilova began working with sculpture in 1912 in Munich, under sculptors Hoffstetter and Schwegerle.

12.02.2018, 22:21

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mambetov Emilbek Beishevich

Mambetov Emilbek Beyshevich Painter. Born on June 2, 1966, in the village of Kok-Zhar, Kochkor District, Naryn Region. In 1990, he graduated from Issyk-Kul State University named after K. Tynystanov.

12.02.2018, 22:17

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mambetov Bolotbek Toktomatovich

Mambetov Bolotbek Toktomatovich Graph. Born on January 11, 1963, in the village of Telman, Panfilov District, Chui Region, Kyrgyz SSR. While studying at the A. Makarenko boarding school (Kara-Balta), he attended an art studio under the guidance of M. Zhulenko. He participated in many children's international exhibitions in Japan, the USA, and Russia. In 1983, he graduated from the pedagogy department of the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art College. In 1990, he graduated from the Kemerovo

12.02.2018, 22:13

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mambetalieva Orazgan Asanalievna

Mambetalieva Orazgan Asanalievna Biography. Born on December 23, 1946, in the village of Kerege-Tash, Ak-Suu District, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1969, she graduated from the Frunze Art School. Since 1969, she has been a drawing teacher at an evening correspondence school and a designer at the Bishkek City Telephone Station.

12.02.2018, 22:09

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mambetaitova Shaken

Mambetaitova Shaken Applied artist. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz SSR. Born on November 20, 1936, in the village of Tuur-Tam, Ton District, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1970, she graduated from the Frunze Art College. She worked in traditional forms and techniques of folk applied art, creating panels from wool and chiy, felt carpets, and embroidery.

12.02.2018, 22:04

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mamatkulov Ravshanbek Abiybilovich

Mamatkulov Ravshanbek Abiybilovich Sculptor. Born on September 5, 1979, in the village of Karoool, Uzgen District, Osh Region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1996, he graduated from the art school at the National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic, and then in 2001, he completed his studies at the Academy of Arts itself.

12.02.2018, 22:01

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mamasaliev Abduzhalil Abduganievich

Mamasaliev Abdzhali Abduganievich Applied artist. Born on July 31, 1967, in the village of Bek-Abad, Suzak District, Jalal-Abad Region of the Kyrgyz SSR. In 1990, he graduated from the S. Chokmorov Art School. In 1995, he graduated from the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art School. Since 1995, he has been working at the Jalal-Abad Art Fund.

12.02.2018, 21:57

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mamaev Nastarbek Bektenovich

Mamaev Nastarbek Bektenovich Graphic artist. Born on November 30, 1962, in the village of Min-Kush, Jumgal District, Naryn Region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1988, he graduated from the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art College. Since 1998, he has been studying at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts. “The cosmogonic myths and models of Nastarbek Mamaev invite reflection on the forces of nature, their origins and connecting threads, their energy and beauty. The diversity of his works encompasses both the effects

12.02.2018, 21:51

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Malenkulov Abakir Slanovich

Malenkulov Abakir Slanovich Applied artist. Born on December 7, 1957, in the village of Aral, Toguz-Toro District, Naryn Region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1981, he graduated from the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art School, and in 2004, he completed the Culture Faculty of the I. Arabayev Kyrgyz State Pedagogical University. In 1982, he worked as a decorator at the Kyrgyz State Philharmonic, in 1986 as a designer at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR, and from 1980 to 1986, he was a decorator at the Kyrgyz State

12.02.2018, 21:46

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Malenina Yevgeniya Alekseyevna

Maleina Evgeniya Alekseevna (1903-1984) Painter. Honored Artist of the RSFSR. Born in 1903 in the city of Tashkent. In 1930, she graduated from the Higher Artistic and Technical Institute (VKHUTEIN). By tying her fate to the founder of Kyrgyz visual arts S.A. Chuykov, she also connected her creativity with Kyrgyzstan.

12.02.2018, 21:42

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Vladimir Alexandrovich Maximov

Vladimir Alexandrovich Maksimov Graphic artist. Born in 1939 in the state farm No. 2 of the Chui region of the Frunze region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1959, he graduated from the Frunze Art College, and in 1975 - from the Moscow Polygraphic Institute.

12.02.2018, 21:38

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Makeev Sadyrbek

Makeyev Sadyrbek Sculptor. Born on March 20, 1954, in the village of Ak-Talaa, Naryn region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1979, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. Since 1980, he has worked in the Art Fund of Kyrgyzstan. Sadyrbek Makeyev successfully works in easel and monumental sculpture. His talent is particularly evident in small and decorative plastics.

12.02.2018, 21:34

Ethnography

The Calculator Alibai and the Definition of Time

Esapchi Alybai from Naryn could determine the time with a simple stick. He would stick a stick about 2 meters long into the ground and then measure the length of the shadow from the stick five times a day at specific times: kun najza boyu kotoruldu — at 5 a.m., chak tush — between 12 and 1 p.m., chon, beshim — between 3 and 4 p.m., kichi beishm — at 6 p.m., and namazdiger — at 8 p.m. Each length of shadow obtained was compared by the esapchi with previous data according to the month, day, and

09.02.2018, 23:12

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Lyusogorov Evgeny Evgenievich

Lysogorov Evgeny Evgenievich Applied artist. Born on May 17, 1951, in the city of Ush-Tobe, Taldykorgan region of the Kazakh SSR. In 1973, he graduated from the Frunze Art School and in 1978 from the V.I. Mukhina Leningrad Higher Artistic and Industrial School. Since 1978, he has worked in the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR. Participant in republican and international exhibitions.

09.02.2018, 22:59

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Dmitry Evgenievich Lysyhorov

Dmitry Evgenievich Lysogorov Graphic designer. Born on March 9, 1947, in the city of Kobrin, Brest Region, Belarusian SSR. In 1970, he graduated from the Frunze Art School, specializing as a decorator artist. From 1970 to 1972, he worked at the "Setun" factory in Frunze as a design artist. In 1977, he graduated from the Leningrad Higher Artistic and Industrial School named after V.I. Mukhina. From 1977 to 1980, he was a design artist at the Leningrad branch of VNIITE, from 1980 to

09.02.2018, 22:54

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Tatyana Alexandrovna Lysenko

Lysenko Tatyana Alexandrovna Applied artist. Born on April 9, 1944, in the city of Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1968, she graduated from the decorative design department of the Frunze Art School. In 1968, she became a designer for the Orgtechstroy of the Ministry of Construction in Tallinn, Estonian SSR. In 1974, she graduated from the textile department of the State Art Institute in Tallinn, Estonian SSR. Since 1974, she has been with the association of folk arts and crafts "Kyial" in

09.02.2018, 22:48

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Evgeny Alexandrovich Loginov

Loginov Evgeny Alexandrovich Painter. Born on November 4, 1954, at the Obózerskaya station in the Arkhangelsk region, RSFSR. In 1979, he graduated from the Republican Art School named after Benkov (Tashkent).

09.02.2018, 22:43

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Zarema Midinovna Kalychbekova

Kalychbekova Zarema Midinovna Graph. Born on September 25, 1950, in the village of Chayek, Jumgal District, Naryn Region. In 1974, she graduated from the Frunze Art School.

09.02.2018, 22:38

Ethnography

Weather Prophet Atay from Jumgal

Among the folk weather predictors, Atai from Jumgal was known for his observations of cloud patterns. For example, he believed that if, during the rainy autumn days, the clouds linger over the pasture of Bash-Kugandy for a long time, then the upcoming winter will be dry and warm. If in winter the clouds slowly move towards the Kyz-Azart pass and stay there, and additionally, frequently appearing bands of fog over the mountains join them, then the upcoming spring will be rainy. Some local

08.02.2018, 22:10

Ethnography

Issyk-Kul Weather Forecaster Essepchi Manake

The Weather Predictor from the People, the Calculator Manake The experiments of the well-known weather predictor from the entire Issyk-Kul coast, the calculator Manake, are very interesting. He warned of upcoming weather changes based on clouds and celestial bodies, the color of the clouds, their direction, nature, and speed of movement, and their distance from the Earth's surface. Based on his observations, Manake claimed, for example, that if dark or black clouds move quickly from the

08.02.2018, 22:01

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kalychbekov Erkin

Kalychbekov Erkin Applied artist. Born in 1947 in the village of Kashka-Suu. In 1967, he graduated from the Frunze Art School, and then in 1975 - from the Leningrad Higher Art and Industrial School named after V.I. Mukhina. From 1975 to 1978 - artist of the folk art crafts association "Kiyal", from 1978 to 1979 - artistic fund of the Kyrgyz SSR. From 1992 to 2005 - teacher of special disciplines at the Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture.

08.02.2018, 21:24

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kydyrmasheva Gulnara Koichubekovna

Kydyrmasheva Gulnara Koichubekovna Applied artist. Born on January 27, 1953, in the village of Bokonbaev, Ton District, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1974, she graduated from the Decorative Design Faculty of the Frunze Art School. From 1974 to 1975, she was a teacher at a secondary school in the village of Bokonbaev; from 1976 to 1978, she worked as a decorator in the village of Kadji-Sai; from 1980 to 1985, she was a decorator at the Kyrgyz Mining and Metallurgical Combine in the

08.02.2018, 21:19

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Dogdurbek Isakovich Kydyraliev

Kydyraiev Dogdurbek Isakovich Film artist. Born on November 12, 1954, in the village of Boz-Beshik, Jetiy-Oguz District, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1980, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art School named after S. Chuykov, and in 1986, he graduated from the art faculty of the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow. In 1986, he became a production designer at the Kyrgyzfilm studio.

08.02.2018, 21:15

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kuchmuradov Iskhak Ismailovich

Kuchmuradov Iskhak Ismailovich Graph. Born on July 9, 1956, in the village of Kairma, Jumgal district of Naryn region. In 1983, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S. Chuykov. From 1983 to 1987, he was a teacher at the secondary school in the village of Kairma, and a designer in the village of Chaek. From 1987 to 1992, he was a lecturer at the Faculty of Art and Graphics of the Kyrgyz State Pedagogical Institute. Since 1992, he has been teaching at the Kyrgyz State

08.02.2018, 21:09

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kurmánov Taalay

Kurmanov Talai Graphic artist. People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on May 22, 1949. In 1976, he graduated from the Leningrad Higher Artistic and Industrial School named after V.I. Mukhina. From 1976 to 1998, he worked in the artistic fund of Kyrgyzstan, and from 1988 to 1989, he served as the chief artist of the State Publishing House of Kyrgyzstan. Since 1998, he has been the chairman of the board of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. His ability to realize his

08.02.2018, 21:05

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Petr Mikhailovich Kubinsky

Kubinshchikov Petr Mikhailovich Painter, graphic artist. Born on June 11, 1949, in the village of Ananyev, Issyk-Kul District, Issyk-Kul Region of the Kyrgyz SSR. In 1970, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. In 1986, he completed the Moscow Experimental Design Studio (teachers - E. Rozablum, A. Konik).

08.02.2018, 21:00

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kurbanov Talasbek Keldibaevich

Kurbanov Talasbek Keldibaevich Sculptor. Born on March 13, 1963, in the village of Chiyirchik, Alay District, Osh Region, Kyrgyz SSR.

08.02.2018, 20:56

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kurbanov Kulmurza

Kurbanov Kulmurza Painter. Born on November 27, 1945, in the village of Kurshab, Uzgen District, Osh Region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1966, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. From 1966 to 1969, he studied at the Printing Institute in Moscow.

08.02.2018, 20:50

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Maris Salidinovich Kunakunov

Kunakunov Maris Salidinovich Painter. Born on August 24, 1953, in the village of Chayek, Naryn region of the Kyrgyz SSR. In 1970, he entered the Frunze Art School. In 1989, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Institute of Arts named after B. Beishenaliev.

08.02.2018, 20:47

Ethnography

Weather Predictor Essepchi Aibash

At the beginning of our century, in the Chuy Valley (now the Issyk-Ata district), there lived a certain esapchi Aibash. According to the stories of elderly people (some of whom remembered Aibash as a young man), he made weather forecasts based on the direction and speed of the flight of horseflies, gadflies, mosquitoes, various flies, midges, as well as changes in the movement of spiders in their webs and ants in their anthills. This esapchi noticed the slightest changes in the behavior of

07.02.2018, 00:59

Ethnography

Weather Predictors among the Kyrgyz

Weather and its Predictors. Nomadic life is characterized not only by closeness to nature but also by a significant dependence on it. Therefore, the ability to foresee adverse natural phenomena was an acute practical necessity for people, allowing them to prepare in advance, mitigate the impact, save livestock, and avoid hunger. Not knowing the actual causes of these phenomena, people have long learned to identify events—harbingers that allowed for fairly reliable forecasts by closely

07.02.2018, 00:45

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Evgeny Gennadievich Kuzovkin

Kuzovkin Evgeny Gennadievich (1937-1991) Graphic artist. Born on May 2, 1937, at the Voskresensk station in the Moscow region of the RSFSR. In 1963, he graduated from the pedagogical department of the Kazan Art School.

06.02.2018, 23:50

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kudaybergenov Almazbek Asyraibekovich

Kudaybergenov Almazbek Asyraibekovich Painter. Born on December 21, 1960, in the village of Tort-Kul, Ton District, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1983, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after G. Aitieva. In 1984-1985 - artist-restorer at special scientific restoration-production workshops, in 1985-1986 - head of the restoration workshops of the Kyrgyz State Museum of Fine Arts, in 1987-1988 - decorator at the Department of Parks of Culture and Recreation in Frunze.

06.02.2018, 23:45

Ethnography

The History of the Kyrgyz Literary Language

Under the ethnonym "Kyrgyz," the Tian Shan Kyrgyz are referred to, who are now part of the Kyrgyz Republic, and not the Yenisei Kyrgyz. It is believed that the Kyrgyz did not have a literary language or writing during the pre-national period. So far, this opinion has not been scientifically confirmed or refuted by anyone. There are separate statements regarding this matter.

05.02.2018, 23:23

Ethnography

Ancient Kyrgyz Language: Morphology and Phonetics

Historical Grammar of the Kyrgyz Language. Phonetics One of the arguments in favor of the hypothesis of Central Asian origin of the Kyrgyz and their language lies in the linguistic material. The languages of the Yenisei Kyrgyz and the modern Tian Shan Kyrgyz are in a position of distant kinship within the Turkic language family.

05.02.2018, 00:47

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Koshoyev Belek Dzhumagazievich

Koshoyev Belek Dzhumagazievich (1944-1979) Graphic artist. Born on January 19, 1944, in the village of Burana, Chuy region. In 1967, he graduated from the Frunze Art School and in 1972 from the Moscow Polygraphic Institute. From 1968 to 1972, he worked as an art editor at the "Kyrgyzstan" publishing house and as the chief art editor at the "Mektep" publishing house. Since 1977, he worked at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR.

04.02.2018, 17:57