Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Korgoldojeva Roza Abdrayevna

Korgoldoeva Roza Abdrayevna Applied artist. Born on April 7, 1950, in the city of Uzgen, Osh region, Kyrgyz SSR. In 1974, she graduated from the Frunze Art College. Since 1974, she has been an artist at the artistic workshop of the branch of the artistic and production workshops in the city of Jalal-Abad. In 1988-1989, she interned in Latvia and participated in tapestry symposiums. In 1995, she took part in the decoration of the "Manas-Ordo" complex.

04.02.2018, 17:43

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Vyacheslav Viktorovich Kopotev

Vyacheslav Viktorovich Kopotev Artist - medalist. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on March 5, 1942, in the city of Kuibyshev. In 1962, he graduated from the pedagogical department of the Frunze Art School. He is one of the first artists in the republic to show interest in the art of medals. His works, distinguished by their civic themes, have been exhibited at all-Union and international medal exhibitions. He has created medals dedicated to significant events in the

04.02.2018, 17:25

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Natalia Petrovna Kopelovich

Kopelovich Natalia Petrovna Graphic artist. Fashion designer. Born on April 20, 1949, in the city of Frunze. In 1968, she graduated from the Frunze Art School and in 1975 from the Moscow Textile Institute. From 1968 to 1970, she worked at the Republican House of Models as an artist-designer and constructor. From 1975 to 1976, she worked at the Riga House of Models as an artist-designer intern. Since 1976, she has been an artist-designer and the chief artistic director of the Republican House

04.02.2018, 17:19

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Konushbayev Alimgazy

Konushbaev Alymgazy Theater artist. Born on December 5, 1942, in the village of Temirovka, Issyk-Kul region. In 1965, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. From 1965 to 1968, he worked at the Kyrgyz State Drama Theater in Frunze as a scenic artist, senior props artist, and senior scenic artist. Since 1972, he has been working as the chief artist at the Osh Kyrgyz Drama Theater.

04.02.2018, 17:04

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kononova - Ruppel Nadezhda Leonidovna

Kononova - Ruppel Nadezhda Leonidovna Jewelry artist. Born on July 17, 1949, in the city of Nizhny Tagil, Sverdlovsk region. In 1968, she graduated from the Nizhny Tagil College of Applied Arts. Since 1978, she has worked in the jewelry workshop of the Artistic Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR.

04.02.2018, 16:59

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Nurdamir Ashimovich Kongurbaev

Kongurbaev Nurdamir Ashimovich Painter. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on March 5, 1940, in Frunze. In 1971, he graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture named after I.E. Repin. He strives to address unconventional artistic and formal challenges for Kyrgyz art. He creates genre paintings, landscapes, and portraits. In landscapes, he focuses on the emotional expressiveness of color and plastic relationships, as well as the beauty of

04.02.2018, 16:54

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Koychiev Tursunbek Ormokoevich

Koichiev Tursunbek Ormokoevich Painter. People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on June 8, 1941, in the village of Sary-Bulak, Kalinin District. In 1964, he graduated from the Frunze Art College.

04.02.2018, 16:47

Chuy Region / Cities

City of Shopokov

The city of Shopokov is located at the northern slope of the Kyrgyz Range at an altitude of 740 meters above sea level. The terrain is flat. The city is situated 20 km west of Bishkek, with the international airport located 38 kilometers away. The largest enterprises in the city include a factory for producing technological equipment for the food industry and a sugar plant.

03.02.2018, 12:54

Chuy Region / Cities

The City of Orlovka

Orlovka — a city in the Kemin District of the Kyrgyz Republic. The status of a city was granted to the urban-type settlement of Orlovka on September 27, 2012. It is located on the northern slope of the Kyrgyz Range, 9 km from the railway station of Bystrovka (on the line from Bishkek (Frunze) to Balikchy (Rybachye)). The population is 5,700 (2017). Its highest point is 1,160 meters above sea level. The length of Orlovka from south to north is 3.0 kilometers, and from west to east — 3.3 km. The

03.02.2018, 12:43

Osh Region / Cities

City of Nookat

The city of Nookat is located in Kyrgyzstan and is the center of the eponymous district of the Osh region. It lies in the northeast of the Osh region, 43 kilometers from the city of Osh, where the nearest railway station is located. The airport is also situated in the central regional city of Osh. A road runs through the territory of Nookat in the direction of Osh-Batken-Isfana. Population (2017) — 15,921 people.

03.02.2018, 12:36

Jalal-Abad Region / Cities

The City of Kyok-Dzhangak

City of Kök-Jangak (Kyrgyz: Көк-Жаңгак) — a city of regional subordination in the Jalal-Abad region of the Kyrgyz Republic. Population (2017) — 10.2 thousand people.

03.02.2018, 12:20

Jalal-Abad Region / Cities

City of Kerben

The city of Kerben is located in the center of the Aksy district, at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level. The city is located to the northwest of the regional center, the city of Jalal-Abad, at a distance of 220 km, and 60 km from the railway of the city of Tash-Kumyr. The terrain is flat and hilly. The climate is continental. Winters can be harsh, summers are hot, with an average annual temperature of plus 12 degrees Celsius. History. The village was established in 1930 under the name

03.02.2018, 12:03

Osh Region / Cities

City of Kara-Suu

The city of Kara-Suu serves as the administrative center of the district of the same name. It was founded as a settlement near transport lines - the Osh - Jalal-Abad highway and the railway. The distance to the capital of Kyrgyzstan is 650 km, and to the nearest airport in the city of Osh — 22 km. The closest airport is located 24 kilometers away. The city limits are crossed by the Bishkek – Urumqi highway of interregional significance and the railway mainline connecting Europe, the CIS

03.02.2018, 11:56

Chuy Region / Cities

The City of Kainды

From the settlement Molotovsky - to the city of Kainды The city of Kainды is located not far from the international highway connecting Almaty with Termez. It is 77 kilometers away from Bishkek. It was granted city status in 2012. Previously, it was called Molotovsky, during the time when it was a small settlement similar to those in the region. Within the city, there is a railway station serving passengers on the Bishkek – Chaldovar line. The length of Kainды from south to north is 6.6

03.02.2018, 11:45

Batken Region / Cities

City of Kadamjay

Kadamjay - "Holy Place". The emergence of the city of Kadamjay is linked to the beginning of construction in this area of the antimony plant in the metalworkers' settlement in the 1930s. By 1941, it received the official name Frunze and the status of an urban settlement. In 1992, it was given its current name, which means "holy place." In 2012, Kadamjay became a city and absorbed surrounding settlements, including the district center, the village of Pulgon. Kadamjay is

03.02.2018, 11:27

Batken Region / Cities

City of Isfahan

Isfana— a small town located on the outskirts of the western part of the Batken region in southern Kyrgyzstan. Isfana is situated in the southern part of the Fergana Valley, in a region surrounded on three sides by Tajikistan. According to some sources, the word "Isfana" comes from the Sogdian word "aspanakent," meaning "land of horses." It is believed that the word "Isfana" originates from the Sogdian words "asbanikat," "asbanikent,"

03.02.2018, 11:16

Batken Region / Cities

City of Aydarken

Aydarken – a small town and industrial center in the central part of the Batken region. The population is 9,926 people (2017). It is located in a mountain plain basin (at an altitude of about 2000 meters), formed by one of the tributaries of the Ak-Suu River. The basin is surrounded by the mountains of the Alai Ridge. A road leads to Aydarken from the Fergana Valley, continuing towards Kanibadam. The district center is located 45 kilometers east of Aydarken. The town grew on the site of the

03.02.2018, 00:16

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Zhanibek Raevich Kozhokulov

Kozhokulov Zhanibek Raevich Painter. Born on July 27, 1961, in the Engels name section of the Talas region. In 1986, he graduated from the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art College.

02.02.2018, 23:30

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kozhogulova Guluypa

Kozhogulova Guluypa Painter. Born on January 12, 1951, in the village of Dyurbel'dkin, Ak-Talinsky District, Naryn Region. In 1971, she graduated from the Frunze Art School.

02.02.2018, 23:17

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kozhegulov Almaz Sulaymanovich

Kozhegulov Almaz Sulaymanovich Sculptor. Born on February 14, 1958, in the village of Buruldai. In 1977, he graduated from the Frunze Art College and in 1983 from the Tallinn State Art Institute, sculpture department. Since 1983, he has worked as a sculptor at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR, and since 1985, at the creative workshop of the Academy of Arts of the USSR (Frunze). Kozhegulov works in the portrait genre, as well as in decorative park sculpture.

02.02.2018, 23:13

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Jakul Koshakmetov

Kozakhmetov Dzhaqul (1921-1975) Painter. Born in 1921 in the village of Orto-Alysh, Kyzyl-Asker District, Frunze Region. In 1946-1947, he studied at the painting and pedagogy department of the Samarkand Art School. In 1953, he graduated from the Institute of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture named after I.E. Repin in Leningrad. Since 1958, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the USSR. He taught at the Frunze Art School. Paying great attention to sketch work, Dz. Kozakhmetov set

02.02.2018, 23:08

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Koyenaliev Kalychbek Karmyshevich

Koenaliev Kalychbek Karmyshevich Graphic artist and painter. Born on December 16, 1958, in the village of Arashan, Alamudun District, Chui Region. In 1980, he graduated from the Frunze Art School and in 1989 from the Ukrainian Polygraphic Institute, Faculty of Technology. In 1994, he graduated from the Kazakh Pedagogical Institute named after Abai, Faculty of Decorative and Applied Arts.

02.02.2018, 23:04

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Vitaly Grigoryevich Kiyutin

Kyutin Vitaly Grigoryevich Born on April 9, 1947, in the city of Frunze. In 1968, he graduated from the Frunze Art College. Since 1970, he worked in the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR as a designer-artist.

02.02.2018, 22:35

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Valery Arkadyevich Kim

Kim Valery Arkadyevich Painter. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on March 20, 1928, in the village of Daubikha, Anuchinsky District, Ussuri Krai. In 1959, he graduated from the Tashkent Art School, and in 1963, from the Tashkent Theater and Art Institute named after A.N. Ostrovsky. From 1965 to 1971, he taught at the Frunze Art School.

02.02.2018, 22:07

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Aibek Kulchoroevich Kerimbekov

Kerimbekov Aibek Kulchoroevich Painter. Born in 1959 in Frunze. In 1979, he graduated from the Frunze Art College and in 1984 - from the Leningrad Higher Art School named after V.I. Mukhina. Since 1986, he has been working at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic as an artist-designer.

02.02.2018, 22:03

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kyrimbekov Kulchoro

Kerimbekov Kulchoro (1922-1989) Painter. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on December 22, 1922, in the village of Kum-Aryk, Kalinin District, Frunze Region. In 1946-1947, he studied at the pedagogical department of the Samarkand Art School. In 1953, he graduated from the painting faculty of the I.E. Repin Institute of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture in Leningrad.

01.02.2018, 05:31

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kerimbek Bukar (Akmatov)

Kerimbek Bukar (Akmatov) Graphic artist. Born on April 20, 1959, in the village of Ak-Teres, Jeti-Oguz district, Issyk-Kul region. In 1982, he graduated from the S. A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art College, and then in 1990 from the V.I. Surikov Moscow State Academic Institute of Fine Arts. Since 1991, he has been training in a creative workshop on graphics at the Russian Academy of Arts. Since 1992, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. He is a participant in

01.02.2018, 05:24

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kebek-Uulu Nurlan

Kebek-Uulu Nurlan Sculptor. Born on September 14, 197) in the village of Bokonbaev, Issyk-Kul region. In 2001, he graduated from the National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic. Participant in republican sculpture symposiums Altyn balalyk, in honor of the 70th anniversary of Ch. Aitmatov, as well as Osh-3000. In 2001, he won first place in the competition-exhibition of young artists at the National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic. In 2007, he completed his postgraduate studies at

01.02.2018, 04:58

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Tatyana Mikhailovna Kats

Tatiana Mikhailovna Katz Artist, specialty "art glass." Born on September 15, 1946, in the city of Frunze. In 1967, she graduated with honors from the Frunze Art College and enrolled in the Moscow Higher Artistic and Industrial School, specializing in "art glass." Since 1972, she has been teaching at the Frunze Art College. Since 1999, she has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. Participant in republican exhibitions.

01.02.2018, 04:51

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Toktogul Kasymov

Kasyimov Toktogul Applied artist. Painter. Born on June 15, 1943, in the village of Kyzyl-Suu, Jumgal District, Naryn Region. In 1968, he graduated from the decorative arts department of the Frunze Art School and was assigned to work as a decorator in the city of Osh. Since 1976, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the USSR.

01.02.2018, 04:41

Ethnography

"Educated Kyrgyz from a Young Age in the Spirit of Caring for Nature"

Winter in Kyrgyzstan is a harsh test for all living organisms. In the cold winter days, many of them suffer from disasters and need. The wise man Asan-Kaygy, knowing this, is very saddened: Tarazasyng keteryp Tarbandagan shor tumshuk Tash baka baikush kantti ekan? Booru zherge jabyshtan, Basa albagan balchakhtap, Baka baikush kantti ekan? Kirer eshigi jok, Korgolor teshi jok. Konuzy baikush kantti ekan?

01.02.2018, 04:36

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kasymbekov Turgunbek

Kasymbekov Turgunbek Painter. Born on May 13, 1946, in the village of Chon-Zhar, Sokuluk District, Chui Region. In 1966, he graduated from the Frunze Art School, then studied at the Moscow Polygraphic Institute from 1966 to 1968. From 1968 to 1970, he worked as an artist at the Committee for Radio Broadcasting and Television. Since 1972, he worked in the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR as a designer. T. Kasymbekov began his career by illustrating and designing children's and artistic

01.02.2018, 03:13

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kasymaiev Amangeldi Kamelovich

Kasymaliev Amangeldi Kamelovich Graphic artist, illustrator, designer. Born on May 17, 1959, in the village of Darkhan, Issyk-Kul region. In 1979, he graduated from the Frunze Art School and in 1988 - from the book design courses at the Polygraphic Academy in Moscow.

01.02.2018, 02:59

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kasmalieva Gulnara Dzholdoshbekovna

Kasmalieva Gulnara Dzholdoshbekovna Biography. Born on July 21, 1960, in Frunze. In 1979, she graduated from the Frunze Art School and in 1986 from the V.I. Surikov Moscow State Artistic Institute. Since 1986, she has worked at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic.

01.02.2018, 02:53

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kasabolotova Damira Asekovna

Kasabolotova Damira Asekovna Applied artist. Born on June 21, 1963, in the city of Frunze. From 1985 to 1988, she worked at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR as a master performer. In 1988-1989, she studied at the Lviv State Institute of Decorative and Applied Arts. In 1995, she opened a private company "AK" for the production of souvenirs. In the images and style of Kasabolotova's works, modernity and archaic elements are fruitfully combined, where the realities of our life are

01.02.2018, 02:49

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Karpov Alexander Nikolaevich

Karpov Alexander Nikolaevich Graph. Born on July 22, 1949, in the city of Frunze. In 1968, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. From 1971 to 1975 - Central Educational and Experimental Studio of the Union of Artists of the USSR. From 1968 to 1976, he worked at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR, then from 1976 to 1979 - as an artist at the Frunze Computer Plant. From 1979 to 1991 - collaboration with the republican publishing houses "Kyrgyzstan" and "Adabiyat." Since 1993,

01.02.2018, 02:45

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Karakeev Bolotbek Isa-Galievich

Karakeyev Bolotbek Isa-Galievich Artist. Born on October 21, 1948, in the city of Frunze. In 1968, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. From 1971 to 1981, he worked at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic, then from 1981 to 1992 - as a freelance artist at the publishing house "Kyrgyzstan," serving as an art editor. Since 1993, he has been the founder of the creative association "KARAK" with Alexander Karpov. Since 1999, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the

26.12.2017, 23:49

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Mamat Kamchibekov

Kamchibekov Mamat Sculptor. Born on April 4, 1953, in the village of Orozbekovo, Frunze District, Osh Region. In 1979, he graduated from the Frunze Art School, sculpture department. Since 1979, he has worked as a sculptor in the artistic production workshops of the city of Osh. Since 1996, he has been the chairman of the board of the Osh regional branch of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. The artist's creative pursuits manifest not only in decorative-monumental art but also in

26.12.2017, 23:44

Ethnography

Man and Nature in Oral Folk Art

The relationship of humans to nature, animals, and plants is determined not only by their natural environment but also by the peculiarities of their economic structure. Among the Kyrgyz, as is well known, the practice of nomadic animal husbandry was combined with hunting. Hunting was one of the important occupations for the Kyrgyz after their main activity of livestock breeding. Directly encountering the animal world, people in ancient times tried to comprehend the profound connections between

26.12.2017, 23:30

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Aleksey Nikolaevich Kamensky

Kamensky Alexey Nikolaevich Monumentalist. Painter. People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic. Professor, full member of the Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on July 29, 1938, in Moscow. In 1956, he graduated from the Moscow Secondary Art School and in 1962 - from the Department of Monumental and Decorative Painting of the Moscow Higher Art and Industrial School (formerly Stroganov School). He has been in Kyrgyzstan since 1962.

26.12.2017, 23:30

Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Latip Kamalov

Kamalov Latip Designer. Born on January 7, 1956, in the village of Bai Munduz, Bazar-Korgon District, Jalal-Abad Region. In 1981, he graduated from the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art College. He studied part-time at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Osh State University.

26.12.2017, 23:22

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Zhumabiyu Kayipova

Kaiypova Zhumabyuby Applied artist. Born on January 29, 1949, in the collective farm "Pogranichnik" of the At-Bashinsky district. In 1974, she graduated from the Frunze Women's Pedagogical Institute. From 1982 to 1991, she worked as a master at the Folk Applied Arts School No. 19 (now No. 92, T. Chokmorova), and since 1991, she has been teaching at the I. Arabayev Kyrgyz State Pedagogical University. Since 1996, she has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz

26.12.2017, 23:18

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kailbuldayeva Saltanat Asanovna

Kailbuldayeva Saltanat Asanovna Graphic artist. Born on March 7, 1959, in the village of Novo-Voznesenovka, Issyk-Kul region. In 1980, she graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov, and in 1992, from the Moscow Polygraphic Institute. From 1983 to 1985, she worked as a ceramic artist at the "Muras" folk art crafts in Osh. In 1985-1986, she collaborated with the publishing house "Kyrgyzstan." From 1986 to 1992, she worked at the Osh branch of the

26.12.2017, 23:13

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kaimov Nurdin Kasymovich

Kaimov Nurdin Kasymovich Painter. Born on February 5, 1965, in the city of Frunze. In 1986, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov. Since 2003 - a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. Participant in republican exhibitions.

26.12.2017, 23:07

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kazybekova Kairgul Kozyuevna

Kazybekova Kairgul Kozyuevna Born on January 5, 1971, in the city of Karasu, Karasuu district, Osh region. Education: 1984-1987 Art School named after Gapar Aitieva. 1987-1991 Kyrgyz State Art College named after S. A. Chuykov, decorative design department. 1999-2003 Osh State University, Faculty of Arts.

26.12.2017, 23:03

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Elena Vasilievna Kazantseva

Kazantseva Elena Vasilievna Graphic artist. Born on August 12, 1969, in the city of Frunze. In 1988, she graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov and taught visual arts at the House of Pioneers. In 1989, she entered the Abai Kazakh Pedagogical Institute (Alma-Ata), in the Faculty of Artistic Graphics, and then in 1991 - the Krasnoyarsk State Art Institute. She defended her diploma at the Department of Easel Graphics and continued to work at the department until

25.12.2017, 22:48

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kazakbaev Zholdoshbek Seitkazievich

Kazakbaev Zholdoshbek Seitkazievich Painter. Born on March 15, 1952, in the village of Kirov, Kirov District, Talas Region. In 1975, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. From 1975 to 1995, he worked as a painter-designer in the art workshop of the Kirov District House of Culture. Since 1992, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic. He is a member of the International Association "Art of the Peoples of the World." Participant in republican, all-union,

25.12.2017, 22:44

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kazadaev Sergey Nikolaevich

Kazadaev Sergey Nikolaevich Painter. Born on May 5, 1965, in the city of Jalal-Abad. In 1979, he graduated from art school. From 1985 to 1991, he worked as a decorator artist. Since 1991, he has worked at the Art Fund of the city of Jalal-Abad. Since 2002, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic.

25.12.2017, 22:38