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Green Salad with Suzyma
Salads and appetizers

Green Salad with Suzyma

Have you heard of the delicacy called suzma? In short, it is a fermented milk product obtained by separating whey from katyk. In terms of consistency, it resembles sour cream, but the taste is different. The name of the product translates from Turkic as "strained," which fully reflects its preparation method. Ready suzma is eaten as a standalone dish, added to salads and soups. Suzma (suzma) can have different consistencies; a thicker version is suitable for pâtés, and it is often

08.02.2024, 21:21
Changes in the Structure of Sown Areas in Kyrgyzstan in 1942
Kyrgyzstan during the Great Patriotic War

Changes in the Structure of Sown Areas in Kyrgyzstan in 1942

Thanks to the selfless labor of collective farm workers, MTS employees, and state farm workers, the spring sowing campaign of 1942 was conducted successfully: the sowing of grain was completed in 35 working days compared to 50 in 1941, sugar beets in 28 days, and cotton in 23 days. The sowing area for all agricultural crops in 1942 increased by 77.1 thousand hectares in collective farms and by 4.4 thousand hectares in state farms, totaling an increase of 81.5 thousand hectares. In addition,

08.02.2024, 20:54
People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR Jamal Seydakmatova
Actors of Kyrgyzstan / Women of Kyrgyzstan

People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR Jamal Seydakmatova

She was born on September 21, 1938, in the village of Temirovka, Issyk-Kul region. Her father waited a long time for children; Jamal was the first child born to his fifth wife. She graduated from the capital's School No. 5 named after A. S. Pushkin in Frunze. After school, at her father's insistence, she entered the Leningrad Polygraphic Institute, but her dream of creativity never left her. Since childhood, Jamal had a talent for singing and dancing. In her second year, she dropped

07.02.2024, 20:03
The Contribution of the Frunzens to the Victory of the Peoples of the Soviet Union in the Great Patriotic War.
Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek

The Contribution of the Frunzens to the Victory of the Peoples of the Soviet Union in the Great Patriotic War.

In wartime conditions, the role of the communications workers in the capital significantly increased. They almost timely delivered correspondence to military personnel and their families. The radio played an important role in strengthening the connection between the state and the people, as well as the unity of the front and the rear. The residents of the capital regularly listened to the voice of Moscow, the reports from the Soviet Information Bureau about the progress of military actions on

07.02.2024, 19:04
The Tale of How Aldar Acquired a Horse
Kyrgyz fairy tales

The Tale of How Aldar Acquired a Horse

HOW ALDAR ACQUIRED A HORSE The people's word about Aldar's exploits, his cunning and resourcefulness spread across the mountainous region of the Kyrgyz. It also reached the ears of the rich man Karabay. The envious wealthy man rode his best steed to the renowned trickster to challenge him in the art of deception. — Not today, — Aldar replied to the rich man's proposal, — another time. — No, if the people's tales about you are true, then argue with me today. Otherwise, I

07.02.2024, 18:44
Notes by K.G. Mannerheim on the Life and Customs of the Alai Kyrgyz in the Early 20th Century
Kurmanjan Datka

Notes by K.G. Mannerheim on the Life and Customs of the Alai Kyrgyz in the Early 20th Century

Paths of outstanding politicians from different countries often intersect, each playing a key role in the fate of their state. Such meetings, especially when accompanied by fascinating stories, usually do not go unnoticed and leave a significant mark in the memory of descendants. Such a case occurred in the early 20th century in southern Kyrgyzstan. The military traveler, scout, Colonel of the General Staff of the Russian army, and descendant of Swedish aristocrats, Baron von Mannerheim, was

04.02.2024, 16:21
The Beginning of the Formation of the "Red Terror"
Kyrgyzstan in the 1920s

The Beginning of the Formation of the "Red Terror"

Upon coming to power, Lenin did everything to dismantle the old bourgeois legal system as a relic of capitalist production relations, resulting in unimaginable legal chaos in the country. The situation was exacerbated by the issuance of numerous decrees that were unfeasible under conditions of emergency and military communism. Therefore, the Soviet government made a practical decision—to grant communist judges unlimited freedom of action, basing their decisions on "revolutionary

03.02.2024, 13:11
Proverbs, Beliefs, and Taboos of the Nomadic Cuisine of the Kyrgyz
Kyrgyz cuisine

Proverbs, Beliefs, and Taboos of the Nomadic Cuisine of the Kyrgyz

The word is the soul of the people! Each proverb is a true gem, extracted from the depths of the national consciousness and polished by time. The civilization of the Kyrgyz nomads is a true treasure trove of wisdom and a repository of moral foundations for us, their descendants and heirs. It is very important for us today to restore much and to carefully manage the wealth bequeathed to us. After all, most of the traditions, legends, proverbs, and taboos represent the philosophy and moral

02.02.2024, 21:52
Selfless Labor of Kyrgyz Farmers in 1942
Kyrgyzstan during the Great Patriotic War

Selfless Labor of Kyrgyz Farmers in 1942

The industrial enterprises provided significant assistance in supplying spare parts to the collective farms. For instance, the Osh Regional Executive Committee mandated the "Kyzyl-Kiya" mining administration to produce tractor parts for the Naukat, Ichkilik, and Tuya-Muyun MTS, the Frunze Metallurgical Plant for the Kholmion MTS, the "Sulyukta" mining administration for the Laylak and Beshken MTS, and the silk factory for the Osh and Madyn MTS. However, the production of

02.02.2024, 21:36
Salamatkhan IBRAGIMOVA
Women of Kyrgyzstan

Salamatkhan IBRAGIMOVA

“I found Kyrgyz cuisine delightful, and the people of Kyrgyzstan welcoming and hospitable,” - these words of the President of Finland, Urho Kaleva Kekkonen, were primarily addressed to her - Salamatkhan Ibragimova. Traditionally in the East, hosting guests is a man's duty. But Salamatkhan is a brilliant exception to this centuries-old “rule.”

30.01.2024, 22:30
Arrest of K. Tynystanov and E. D. Polivanov
1937 in Kyrgyzstan

Arrest of K. Tynystanov and E. D. Polivanov

The scientists did not have the opportunity to participate in expeditions either. On August 1, 1937, both professors were arrested, and three days later, on August 3, 1937, an order was issued by the institute: Ҥ 1. K. Tynystanova, as someone who has not justified the trust and has not provided scientific output to the Institute for several years, is to be dismissed from work as of August 1 of this year.

30.01.2024, 20:00
Mahaon
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Mahaon

Machaon - Papilio machaon L. The Machaon butterfly is considered one of the most beautiful butterflies of the mid-latitudes. Due to its unique appearance, it is in high demand among moth enthusiasts and collectors. Almost everyone is familiar with this butterfly, which boasts its bright coloration and relatively large size. These butterflies belong to the family Papilionidae, and their existence became known thanks to the works of the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus. This occurred in 1758.

30.01.2024, 18:30
Yanev Stepan Yeremeyevich
Famous personalities of Kyrgyzstan

Yanev Stepan Yeremeyevich

Yanev Stepan Yeremeevich was born in Kyrgyzstan in the village of Nizhnyaya Alarcha in 1929. His father was Bulgarian and his mother was Gagauz; they arrived in Central Asia due to the Stolypin reform in the early 20th century from Bessarabia. When they were still infants, their families traveled by oxen, first to Kazakhstan (there are two Bulgarian-Gagauz villages near Pavlodar), and from there several families moved to Kyrgyzstan (to the Maevka area, where a few people of Bulgarian-Gagauz

19.08.2023, 19:18
On Sanjyr during the Years of Perestroika and Sovereignty
Ethnography

On Sanjyr during the Years of Perestroika and Sovereignty

The glasnost of the perestroika period opened new opportunities for the study and popularization of historical and cultural heritage. It was during this period that the dissemination of sanjyr received a new impetus. Starting from district and regional periodicals and ending with popular magazines of the republic such as "Ala-Too," "Kyrgyzstan Madeniyaty," and others, sanjyr began to be published, allowing a wide range of readers to become acquainted with them. In 1990, a

29.04.2023, 20:27
Consideration of the monument project at the Brotherly Grave in Dubovy Sad. Document No. 203 (June 1957).
History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Consideration of the monument project at the Brotherly Grave in Dubovy Sad. Document No. 203 (June 1957).

Frunze, June 17, 1957 Having reviewed the model of the monument developed by the team consisting of the author, architect Lyublinskiy, and co-authors, artist Aitieva and sculptor Koshkin, as well as the project proposals from architects Molchanov, Pisarsky, Mishchenko, and others, the executive committee of the Frunze City Council of Workers' Deputies decided: 1. To base the further development of the project on the obelisk design developed by Lyublinskiy, Koshkin, and Aitieva, taking

29.04.2023, 13:45
Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR Tatybubu Tursunbaeva
Women of Kyrgyzstan / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR Tatybubu Tursunbaeva

She was born on July 12, 1944, in the village of Chayek in the Jumgal district into a peasant family. Her delighted grandfather Tursunbay named her Tatybubu, which translates to "sweet." Despite being born during the difficult years of the Great Patriotic War, she had a happy and carefree childhood. Surrounded by loving parents and three older brothers, she was a cheerful child. The future actress studied at a Russian school in the village of Chayek. In the area, everyone called her

26.04.2023, 14:52
The Works of Professor Polivanov
1937 in Kyrgyzstan

The Works of Professor Polivanov

Despite the heavy pressure, both E. Polivanov and K. Tynystanov are working actively. In the thematic plan of the scientific research works of the Institute for 1936 (otherwise known as the themes on which research was conducted), the following works were listed: — “Outline of the Syntax of the Kyrgyz Language.” — Tynystanov, 1 printed sheet, Kyrgyz language; — “Punctuation of the Kyrgyz Language.” — Tynystanov, 1 printed sheet, Kyrgyz language; — “Materials on the Grammar of the Dungan

23.04.2023, 15:07
Semetey. The War of Semetey with Konurbay. The Campaign to Beijin. Part - 2
"Semetey" in prose

Semetey. The War of Semetey with Konurbay. The Campaign to Beijin. Part - 2

Once, while on the road, Bakai looked ahead and fancied that Manas, Almambet, and Chubak were riding at the head of the group. Lost in thought, he began to ponder: "Am I really seeing these lions before me, or is it just an illusion?" Upon closer inspection, he saw that it was Semetey, Kulchoro, and Kanchoro. They resembled their fathers Manas, Almambet, and Chubak so closely that it seemed as if their fathers' skins had been taken off and put on their children. Bakai was very

23.04.2023, 14:34
The Work of Political Departments in the Kyrgyz SSR in 1942
Kyrgyzstan during the Great Patriotic War

The Work of Political Departments in the Kyrgyz SSR in 1942

In collaboration with the district party committees, relying on the rural activists, the political departments launched mass political and organizational work among the workers aimed at boosting agricultural production, monitored the activities of the MTS (Machine and Tractor Stations) and state farms, and ensured the successful execution of crucial fieldwork and timely resolution of military food supply tasks. The political departments paid great attention to the training of mechanization

21.04.2023, 19:15
The Tale of the White Goat Aldar. Part - 2
Kyrgyz fairy tales

The Tale of the White Goat Aldar. Part - 2

On the appointed day, Aldar placed the "goat" in a bag and came with it to the arena. A huge crowd had gathered here; everyone wanted to see how the horned fighters would battle. They fought so fiercely that sparks flew from their horns. The Khan, seeing Aldar, called him over and said with a smirk:

13.04.2023, 14:03
How the Alai People Were Saved from Disaster Thanks to the "Queen of Alai"
Kurmanjan Datka

How the Alai People Were Saved from Disaster Thanks to the "Queen of Alai"

The ideas and sentiments of the rebels found sympathizers among the Kyrgyz nomads, as evidenced by the relevant testimony provided by contemporary researcher B. Babadzhanov. According to him, one of the close associates of the ishan, Fozil-bik, reported to Dukchi at the end of 1895 - the beginning of 1896 that the Kyrgyz from Eastern Fergana, residents of the village of Ketmon-tipa in Kugart, dissatisfied with the seizure of pastures and lands by Russian settlers, decided at one of their

13.04.2023, 13:37
Salad "Yrakhat"
Salads and appetizers

Salad "Yrakhat"

Ingredients: Starch noodles - 120g, carrot - 130g, radish - 200g, vegetable oil - 100g, garlic - 20g, vinegar (3%) - 30g, ground red pepper - 10g, jusay or herbs - 10g. Preparation method: Cut the carrot and radish into strips, rub with salt, squeeze out the juice, season with pepper, mix with starch noodles and finely chopped garlic, and dress with vinegar and cooled heated oil.

06.04.2023, 16:15
Men's Outerwear of the Kyrgyz - Robe
Ethnography

Men's Outerwear of the Kyrgyz - Robe

The men's outerwear known as a robe is characterized by great diversity. In the past, it was considered improper to leave the house without it. During cold weather, men wore robes such as chapans, chepkens (chekmen), tons (postuns), and ichiks. Nowadays, "chapan" and "ton" continue to be worn. All of them are fastened on the right side, which is typical for the clothing of ancient Turkic nomads. The outerwear called "chapan" is made with cotton (or wool) and

06.04.2023, 16:00
The Development of Art During the Patriotic War in Frunze
Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek

The Development of Art During the Patriotic War in Frunze

During the war, the capital was the center of scientific thought in the republic, and the science and culture of Frunze provided assistance to the front, dedicating all their strength and knowledge to the Motherland. Teams from 18 research institutions shifted their focus to developing topics of defense and national economic significance. In November-December 1941, an evacuated biological department from Moscow arrived in Frunze, consisting of 5 institutes and 255 scientific staff led by

01.04.2023, 14:20
The Failure of the First Attempt to Deal with A. Sydykov
Kyrgyzstan in the 1920s

The Failure of the First Attempt to Deal with A. Sydykov

As a result of the investigation, a ruling by the revolutionary tribunal was issued, stating that "the interrogated defendants... testified that they never opposed Soviet power and did not hold any secret meetings, and that the charges against them were brought by Khasanov out of personal enmity, and that the accusation is pure lies. Khasanov is trying to tarnish them by any means necessary. The witnesses referred to by Khasanov... (a complete list of witness names followed. — 3. K.)

31.03.2023, 10:52
Construction Organizations in Kara-Balta
Kara-Balta - Black Ax

Construction Organizations in Kara-Balta

They are going through tough times. The volume of construction has noticeably decreased. Nevertheless, construction organizations continue to exist and find clients. JSC "SU-4" A large part of the city's facilities was built by the workers of this organization under the leadership of the first chief, Sergey Nikolaevich Ananyev, and later - Ivan Mikhailovich Borisov.

31.03.2023, 10:33
Recording and Collection of Genealogical Traditions of the Kyrgyz
Ethnography

Recording and Collection of Genealogical Traditions of the Kyrgyz

In the mid-19th century, some influential manaps, realizing the significance of the sanjyr, began to record its content on paper. However, their first handwritten versions did not gain widespread distribution. Such records were essentially the genealogy of a specific ruler, manap, or biy, and in rare cases, of a clan. B. Soltonoev recalls a sanjyr record that has not survived to our time, made at the behest of the supreme manap of the Kara-Kyrgyz, Ormon-khan. The manap invited a literate

30.03.2023, 20:01
Construction of the cinemas "Oktyabr" and "Issyk-Kul" in the city of Frunze. Documents No. 201 and No. 202 (1957)
History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Construction of the cinemas "Oktyabr" and "Issyk-Kul" in the city of Frunze. Documents No. 201 and No. 202 (1957)

RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FRUNZE CITY COUNCIL OF WORKERS' DEPUTIES "ON APPROVAL OF THE ACT OF THE STATE COMMISSION FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO OPERATION OF THE CINEMA BUILDING FOR 500 SEATS, BUILT AT STALIN STREET CORNER OF YOUNG GUARD STREET"* Frunze, January 22, 1957 The Executive Committee of the Frunze City Council of Workers' Deputies decided: 1. To approve the Act of the State Commission for the acceptance into operation of the cinema building for 500

26.03.2023, 16:34
Roza Mavletovna Uchkempirova
Women of Kyrgyzstan

Roza Mavletovna Uchkempirova

Leader, reformer, patriot, professional. The first since 1993, the chairperson-minister of the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic. Since 1999 to the present, she has been the general director of the consulting company "Socium Consult." She considers her life's work to be her job, dedicating all her labor activities to the development and implementation of state social development programs. Nature has generously endowed her with charm, wisdom, analytical mind, and diligence.

26.03.2023, 15:59
"Receiving the title of Professor by K. T. Tynystanov in 1936"
1937 in Kyrgyzstan

"Receiving the title of Professor by K. T. Tynystanov in 1936"

E. D. Polivanov, in particular, supported the hypothesis of the Yenisei origin of the Kyrgyz, linking this to the absence in Central Asia of another Turkic language specifically close to Kyrgyz. At the same time, the author speaks of the numerous ethnic components of the Kyrgyz nationality—both migratory and local, from the Tian Shan region. The scholar clarifies: “When speaking here (and below) about the linguistic ancestors of the Kyrgyz (whom I assume to be the authors of the Yenisei

23.03.2023, 13:17
Establishment of Political Departments in State Farms of the Kyrgyz SSR during World War II
Kyrgyzstan during the Great Patriotic War

Establishment of Political Departments in State Farms of the Kyrgyz SSR during World War II

The results of 1941 indicate the enormous economic potential of the collective farms and state farms of Kyrgyzstan, as well as their capabilities in further increasing the production of food and raw materials. 1942 proved to be particularly difficult for the country's agriculture. The Soviet Union lost Ukraine, the Don region, Crimea, Kuban, and other key areas for the production of grain and technical crops, as well as livestock. Before the war, these regions were home to 45% of the

23.03.2023, 12:53
The Tale of the White Goat Aldar. Part - 1
Kyrgyz fairy tales

The Tale of the White Goat Aldar. Part - 1

Aldar had a goat as white as snow, with sharp, saber-like horns, fierce and aggressive. To prevent it from butting the children, the owner kept it tied up in the yard, under a shed. One day, after returning from a neighboring aiyl, Aldar found that the horned one was missing. "It seems the goat broke the rope and ran off into the field," thought Aldar, and he set off in search of it. He looked for the goat everywhere: in the fields and mountains, in gardens and ravines. But it had

19.03.2023, 11:48
The Legend of the Fallen Minaret During the Lifetime of Dukchi Ishan
Kurmanjan Datka

The Legend of the Fallen Minaret During the Lifetime of Dukchi Ishan

Much about the appearance of Dukchi and his charisma is conveyed by the so-called legend of the fallen minaret, which was quite popular during the life of the ishan and later recounted in one of his biographies. This concerns the collapsed minaret, built in 1890. A few years later, due to the increasing number of worshippers in the mosque and murids, there arose a need to reconstruct the mosque. The craftsmen decided to dismantle the old minaret made of raw brick and erect a new one from burnt

19.03.2023, 11:19
Maro Chuchvara
Main dishes of Kyrgyzstan

Maro Chuchvara

This dish was mainly prepared by southern Kyrgyz tribes closer to autumn. At this time, the seeds of the maroo plant ripened; they were harvested, collected, and dried, then winnowed and cleaned. The cleaned seeds were ground for a long time in a mortar. Pre-cooked potatoes were mashed into a puree, to which maroo flour was added and mixed, along with salt and oil to taste. The dough was kneaded well, then rolled out, cut into squares, filled with maroo, and wrapped. The shape can be like that

18.03.2023, 19:42
Men's Shalwar of the Kyrgyz
Ethnography

Men's Shalwar of the Kyrgyz

Men's trousers were made from various materials. They used calico, home-produced fabrics, sheep and goat skins, suede, and factory-made fabrics (wool, velvet, dense cotton). The cut depended on the material. Trousers of all shapes were closed, and they were tightened with a woolen cord called "gashnik" ("ычкыр"), which was threaded through a fold and tied in front. The ends of the gashnik in the traditional costume of young men were decorated with embroidery made of

18.03.2023, 19:26
The arrangement for evacuated children in Kyrgyzstan who were left orphaned by fascist invaders.
Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek

The arrangement for evacuated children in Kyrgyzstan who were left orphaned by fascist invaders.

The countless sufferings brought by the fascist invaders to children in the occupied territories stained Soviet land with their blood, depriving them of their homes, fathers, and mothers. In the eastern regions of the country, in Toghfisle and Kyrgyzstan, trains with children were arriving. In this regard, caring for children in wartime was a task of enormous state importance. The future of the country largely depended on how local authorities managed this task. A commission was established

15.03.2023, 12:52
Apollonius
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Apollonius

Apollonius - Parnassius apollonius Ev. This species of butterfly was first described in 1847 by the famous Russian entomologist Eversmann. The species is named after a Greek name. It is a large, beautiful butterfly with a wingspan of 51–72 mm. The length of the forewing is 37—45 mm. The main background color of the males' wings is pure white, while the females have gray scales. Along the outer edge of the wings, there is a row of black spots with clear outlines. The black spots at the

07.03.2023, 22:50
How the Political Case Against Abdulkarim Sydykov Was Fabricated
Kyrgyzstan in the 1920s

How the Political Case Against Abdulkarim Sydykov Was Fabricated

In the statement by X. Khasanov regarding the accused, it was written: "1. Citizen Abdulkarim Sydykov, as everyone knows, previously served in the district administration as a translator and became quite notorious in this position as a lover of easy profit and a extractor of all resources from the Kyrgyz people. Who among them has not had some dealings with the district administration? Being elected as a deputy to the district commissioner by the Provisional Government, he constantly

05.03.2023, 11:50