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

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Asanbek Rajapovich Kadyraliev

Kadyraliev Asanbek Rajapovich Painter. Born on January 9, 1958, in the village of Chon-Kemin. In 1983, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov, and in 1989 - from the Tashkent State Institute of Theatre and Arts named after A. Ostrovsky, painting department. Since 1989, he has been working as a lecturer in the Department of Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture at the Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport, and Architecture. Since 1999, he has been a

25.12.2017, 22:31

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Kadraliev Zhoomart Asanalievich

Kadraliev Zhoomart Asanalievich Monumentalist, painter. People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, laureate of the Toktogul Prize, holder of the Order of "Manas" III degree. Born on July 18, 1946, in the village of Sary-Bulak, Kalinin District, Chui Region. In 1966, he graduated from the Frunze Art College and in 1974 from the V.I. Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute. Since 1974, he has been teaching at the Frunze Art College. From 1977 to 1980, he was a graduate student at

25.12.2017, 22:11

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Ishenova Asiya Jangazievna

Ishenova Asiya Jangazievna Applied artist. Born on May 5, 1944, in the village of Kulanak, Tian-Shan region. Since 1972, she worked at the Artistic Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR, in the workshop of folk art products. Since 1978, she has been a master of felt in the experimental laboratory of the Central Design and Technology Bureau under the Ministry of Local Industry. From 1983, she worked at the Union of Folk Arts and Crafts "Kiyal," and from 1992 to 1994, she taught at the Republican

25.12.2017, 20:57

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Ishenov Sagynbek

Ishenov Sagynbek Film artist. People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic. People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic. Laureate of the Alykul Osmonov Prize. Born on April 5, 1934, in the village of Chon Aryk, Chui region. In 1961, he graduated from the art faculty of the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK).

25.12.2017, 20:50

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Itikeev Rakhат Kobogonovich

Itikeev Rakhmat Kobogonovich Painter. Born on November 22, 1966, in the village of Birlik, At-Bashinsky District, Naryn Region. In 1995, he graduated from the graphic arts faculty of Issyk-Kul State University named after K.Tynystanov. From 1984 to 1988, he worked as a visual arts teacher in secondary schools. Since 1995, he has been teaching at the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology of Issyk-Kul State University named after K.Tynystanov, and since 2005, he has been a lecturer at the

25.12.2017, 20:41

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Ismanov Bayyshbek Osmonovich

Ismanov Bayyshbek Osmonovich Living list. Born on March 5, 1958, in the village of Bek-Abad, Suzak district, Jalal-Abad region. In 1991, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov.

25.12.2017, 20:32

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Ismailov Abdirayim Babayraevich

Ismailov Abdirayim Babayraevich Painter. Born on August 19, 1955, in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, Uzgen District. In 1982, he graduated from the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art College. Since 1976, he worked in the art workshop of the city of Uzgen. From 1982 to 1988, he worked as an artist at the House of Culture of the Uzgen District, and since 1989, he has been with the Art Fund of Osh city.

25.12.2017, 20:24

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Arstambek Islanov

Islanov Arstambek Painter. Born on May 10, 1939, in the village named after M.I. Kalinin in the Uzgen district of the Osh region. In 1968, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. He works on landscapes, genre compositions, and still lifes.

24.12.2017, 06:00

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Iskakova Anara Akmatovna

Iskakova Anara Akmatovna Applied artist. Born on September 17, 1961, in the village of Kochkor, Naryn region. In 1982, she graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov, and in 1990 - from the Moscow Textile Institute, Faculty of Decorative and Applied Arts. Awarded the Silver Medal for her diploma project in textiles in 1990, the Gold Diploma for her author's tapestry in 2006, and a Certificate of Honor from the Craftsmen of the Kyrgyz Republic in 2007.

24.12.2017, 05:00

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Iskakov Duishobek Tursunovich

Isakov Duishobek Tursunovich Poster artist. Graphic artist. Born on February 18, 19© in the village of Oy-Tal, Tyup district, Issyk-Kul region. In 1982, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art College named after S.A. Chuykov, and in 1989 - from the Almaty State Theatre and Art Institute, specializing in "industrial graphics and packaging." Since 1989, he has worked in the artistic and production workshops of the city of Przhevalsk.

24.12.2017, 04:00

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Isakhunov Melis Tursunovich

Isakhunov Melis Tursunovich Painter. Born on June 3, 1954, in the village of Tash-Kiya, Ak-Suu District, Issyk-Kul Region. In 1975, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. Since 1976, he has worked as a decorative artist in Art and Production Workshops.

24.12.2017, 03:00

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Isamadyrov Talachi

Isamadirov Taalachi Designer. Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Born on August 20, 1945, in the village of Chon-Sary-Oy, Issyk-Kul region. In 1966, he graduated from the Frunze Art School. From 1969 to 1974, he worked as a decorator at "Kyrgyztorgreklama," and from 1974, he worked as a designer at the Art Fund of the Kyrgyz SSR. From 1989 to 1995, he was the chief artist of the "Epic Manas" museum, and from 1996 to 1998, he was the chief artist of the

24.12.2017, 02:00

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Innocentyeva Nyurguyana Nikolaevna

Inokentyeva Nyurguyana Nikolaevna Painter. Born on January 20, 1974, in Yakutsk, Republic of Sakha. In 1993, she graduated with honors from the Yakut Art College, and then in 2002 from the V.I. Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute. In 2002-2003, she was a scholarship holder of the Union of Artists of Russia. Since 2005, she has been a painting instructor at the S.A. Chuykov Kyrgyz State Art College. Since 2003, she has been a member of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic.

24.12.2017, 01:00

Climate

Kyrgyzstan – a Full-Cycle Resort Zone

There is a lot of sun in Kyrgyzstan. The average annual duration of sunshine here ranges from 2500 to 2700 hours (in Moscow - about 1000 hours). The peculiarities of Kyrgyzstan's climate are explained by the fact that the country is essentially located at the intersection of several climatic zones. Most of the territory is in a dry temperate zone, part of the foothills has a sharply continental climate, and the high-altitude areas have winter temperatures similar to those of the tundra.

23.12.2017, 04:55

Artists of Kyrgyzstan

Imangaziev Bakyt Akmatjanovich

Imangaziev Bakyt Akmatjanovich Poster artist. Born on March 3, 1961, in the village of Novorosiika, Kemin district. In 1980, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Art School named after S.A. Chuykov, and then in 1985 from the Przhevalsky State Pedagogical Institute, Faculty of Art and Graphics.

23.12.2017, 03:10