MARCH
1 – World Civil Defense Day
2 – 195 years since the birth of K. P. Kaufman (1818–1882), Russian engineer-general, honorary member of the Petersburg Academy of Sciences, Governor-General of Turkestan
– 185 years since the birth of Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906), Norwegian writer
3 – World Writer's Day
4 – Day of the Worker of the Judicial System of the Kyrgyz Republic
– 335 years since the birth of Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741), Italian composer
6 – 85 years since the birth of Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1928), Colombian prose writer, Nobel Prize laureate
– 100 years since the birth of A. I. Pokryshkin (1913–1985), Marshal of Aviation, three-time Hero of the Soviet Union
7 – 135 years since the birth of B. M. Kustodiyev (1878–1927), Russian painter
8 – International Women’s Day
– 55 years since the opening of the Instrument Engineering Plant in Bishkek
10 – 60 years since the birth of T. Nurmanbetov (1953), poet, honored figure of culture of Kyrgyzstan
11 – 90 years since the birth of B. Orozaliev (1923–1987), Kyrgyz prose writer and translator
12 – 150 years since the birth of V. I. Vernadsky (1863–1945), Russian scientist
13 – 100 years since the birth of S. V. Mikhalkov (1913–2009), children’s poet
– 125 years since the birth of A. S. Makarenko (1888–1939), educator, writer
15 – World Consumer Rights Day
– 90 years since the birth of S. Tabyshelev (1928–1993), historian, Doctor of Historical Sciences
– 80 years since the birth of S. Namatbaev (1933–2001), writer, translator, honored figure of culture of the Kyrgyz Republic
16 – 80 years since the birth of E. Ibraev (1933–2005), people's poet, laureate of the State Prize of Kyrgyzstan named after Toktogul, laureate of the international award "Rukhaniyat"
– Day of Workers of Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan
– 105 years since the birth of B. N. Polevoy (1908–1981), Russian writer
18 – Day of the Paris Commune
– 85 years since the birth of Zh. S. Lailiev (1928–2009), Doctor of Economic Sciences, honored figure of science of Kyrgyzstan
21 – People's holiday Nooruz
– 245 years since the birth of French scientist, mathematician Jean Fourier (1768–1830)
– World Earth Day
22 – World Water Day
23 – World Meteorological Day
– Day of the Appraiser of the Kyrgyz Republic
24 – World Tuberculosis Day
26 – 75 years since the first performance of the musical drama by J. Turusbekov "Ajal orduna" (1938)
27 – International Theatre Day
– 105 years since the birth of V. A. Zakrutkin (1908–1984), Russian writer
28 – 145 years since the birth of M. Gorky (1868–1936), Russian writer
30 – 160 years since the birth of V. Van Gogh (1853 – 1890), Dutch painter
In March, the following anniversaries are celebrated:
– 100 years since the publication of the first issue of the magazine "Przhevalsky Rural Host" (1913), the first periodical in Kyrgyzstan
– 80 years since the birth of I. Ibragimov (1933), writer, scholar
In 2013, the following anniversaries are celebrated:
– 465 years since the birth of Giordano Bruno (1548–1600), Italian scientist, poet
– 75 years since the birth of opera singer V. Mukovnikov (1938–1995)
Here comes the month of March… March, the first month of spring, has many names, each more affectionate than the last: protalnik, kapelnik, vesnovey.
The name March comes from the ancient Romans in honor of the god of war Mars, who was once recognized as the protector of peaceful labor. In ancient times in Kyrgyzstan, it was called zhalgan kuran.
MARCH 8
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
With the first days of spring, with its kind, yet not bright rays of the sun, with its modest, unassuming flowers, the holiday of March 8 comes to our land. This bright spring holiday symbolizes the beauty of women and the charm of Nature. Among other solemn and joyful occasions, it stands out for its deep heartfelt warmth and beauty, because it is a holiday for women. Women, whose care and tenderness warm our children, our future; women who walk hand in hand with fathers, husbands, brothers, fighting for a better life. It is impossible to find enough pleasant words to describe all the wonderful things associated with the name of Woman. Throughout the existence of humanity, female beauty has served as a Muse, an inspiration for the creation of masterpieces in literature, music, and visual arts, which constitute the spiritual wealth of any nation. The best creations of our people are also dedicated to women, celebrating beauty and glorifying maternal love.
The Kyrgyz land is rich in women who are renowned for their intelligence, talent, beauty, and kindness, who have made a significant contribution to the development of their homeland. These include, for example, S. Begmatova, K. Konduchalova, U. Salieva, Z. Kainazarova, and many others. Women of Kyrgyzstan contribute to solving emerging problems and the progressive development of our society.
You can read about the best daughters of the Kyrgyz people in the books: Bekturganova K. Daughters of the Kyrgyz Land. – Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan, 2003 – 320 pages; WOMEN in politics: Women in parliaments and national governments of the world and Kyrgyzstan. – Bishkek, 2004. – 15 pages; Koroteeva V. Business Ladies of Kyrgyzstan. – Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan, 1999. – 272 pages.
MARCH 15
SALMORBEK TABYSHALIEV — 90 years since his birth
Salmorbek Tabyshelevich Tabyshelev (1928–1993) – a prominent historian, Doctor of Historical Sciences, professor, academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz SSR, made a significant contribution to the development of historical science in Kyrgyzstan.
After graduating from the Kyrgyz Agricultural Pedagogical Institute (1946), he worked in education, as deputy director of the Institute of Party History of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kyrgyzstan, secretary of the Central Committee of the Komsomol of Kyrgyzstan, director of the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences, head of the department of science, schools, and culture, first secretary of the Regional Committee of the Communist Party of Kyrgyzstan, director of the Party Institute under the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kyrgyzstan, rector of the Kyrgyz State University, vice-president of the Academy of Sciences, head of the sector, head of the department, director of the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz SSR.
His scientific interests included the history of Kyrgyzstan in the 20th century. He published more than a hundred scientific works. Among them, significant works in the historical science of the republic include the monographs "Kyrgyzstan at the End of the Construction of Socialism" (1965), "The Combat Path of the Leninist Komsomol of Kyrgyzstan" (1970), "The Forge of Personnel Preparation" (1975), and others.
S. Tabyshelev invested much effort in creating collective monographs on the history of Kyrgyzstan. He is one of the authors of "The History of the Kyrgyz SSR" in all four editions. Under his guidance, more than 30 doctoral and candidate dissertations were defended.
In 1970, S. Tabyshelev was awarded the State Prize of the Kyrgyz SSR in the field of science and technology.
The scientific activity of the scholar is highlighted in the article: Tabyshelev Salmorbek Tabyshelevich // Who is Who in Kyrgyz Science: Brief Biobibliographic Reference. – Bishkek, 1997. – P. 524.
MARCH 15
SAGYN NAMATBAEV — 80 years since his birth
It marks 80 years since the birth of the translator, publicist, social activist, honored figure of culture of the Kyrgyz Republic Sagyn Namatbaev (1933–2001).
His career began in 1955 as a teacher at a secondary school in the city of Osh. Then S. Namatbaev worked as head of the lecture group, secretary of the Osh regional committee of the Komsomol, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Komsomol of Kyrgyzstan, and from 1968 – in the apparatus of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kyrgyzstan. From 1971, he was secretary of the Issyk-Kul regional committee of the Communist Party of Kyrgyzstan, from 1972 – deputy minister of internal affairs of the Kyrgyz SSR, from 1984 – responsible secretary of the Main Editorial Office of the Institute of Party History under the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kyrgyzstan for the publication of the complete works of V. I. Lenin in Kyrgyz. In 1985, he was appointed chief editor of the newspaper "Kyrgyzstan Madeniyati", and in 1988, he was elected director of the "Mektep" publishing house.
S. Namatbaev's creative activity began in 1958. The writer's first book was published in 1965. It was a book of travel essays in Kyrgyz titled "Two Worlds – Two Youths". Subsequently, several collections of journalistic articles, essays, and historical chronicles were published in Kyrgyz and Russian. A collection of essays on the history of the Kyrgyz militia titled "Isheniçti Aqtap" is of great interest.
The main focus of S. Namatbaev's work is his translation activity. He translated selected stories by V. Shukshin, novellas by R. Ibragimbekov, plays by R. Bezuklov, A. Alekhin, and others into Kyrgyz.
A significant event in Kyrgyz literature was S. Namatbaev's translation of the work of Russian literature "The Tale of Igor's Campaign", carried out for the 800th anniversary of this outstanding monument of Ancient Rus. The creative activity of S. Namatbaev is a bright page in Kyrgyz culture.
You can read about him in the book: Writers of Soviet Kyrgyzstan: Reference Book. – Frunze, 1989. – P. 377–378.
MARCH 16
ESENGUL IBRAEV — 80 years since his birth
The poetry of the people's poet, laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic, laureate of the international award "Rukhaniyat", honored figure of culture of Kyrgyzstan Esengul Ibraev (1933–2005) is beloved by readers of the republic. The best poems of the poet teach love for people, fidelity to the high ideals of our society, and awaken the best human feelings in people. His works cover a wide range of topics. Among them, a significant place is occupied by the theme of the homeland, native land, patriotism, and love for one’s people. The lyrical theme is also widely represented in the poet's work. The poet reflects on the meaning of life, on good and evil. In 2006, for the collection of poems "Nasyiyat", E. Ibraev was awarded the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic named after Toktogul. Collections of works by E. Ibraev titled "Turmush Agymdary", "Zakymdar", "Beles", "Majilis", "Erdik", and others have also been published. The poet's works have been published in Poland, Germany, and translated into Russian.
E. Ibraev is also well-known for his journalistic activities. He worked for many years in the printed publications of the republic. From 1961 to 1986, he worked as a literary employee, responsible secretary, deputy chief editor, and chief editor of the satirical magazine "Chalkan", and then worked at the magazine "Baichchekey".
E. Ibraev dedicated much effort to public activities. He is an honorary academician of the Ata Turk Scientific and Cultural Center and was a member of the Swiss Society for Copyright.
His life and work are dedicated to a publication in the book: Writers of Soviet Kyrgyzstan: Reference Book. – Frunze, 1989. – P. 272–273.
MARCH 16
DAY OF WORKERS OF HOUSING AND COMMUNAL SERVICES
The housing and communal services sector in the Kyrgyz Republic was formed in the 1930s. Since then, it has undergone significant development. Currently, the "Kyrgyzzhilkommunsoyuz" plays a coordinating role in the activities of all sectors of housing and communal services in the Kyrgyz Republic, ensuring the functioning of life support systems in cities and other settlements. This organization represents a complex multi-profile production complex, including a combination of productions, services, engineering structures, and networks designed to meet the daily communal and household needs of urban and district residents, create a favorable living environment for the population, and ensure normal conditions for the operation of industrial and socio-cultural sectors of the economy of the republic.
The communal services of the Kyrgyz Republic is a fairly large sector, including residential stock, centralized water supply, gas supply, elevator services, and more.
For more information on the development of housing and communal services in Kyrgyzstan, you can read the book: HOUSING and communal services // Kyrgyzstan: Encyclopedia. – Bishkek, 2001. – P. 323–325.
MARCH 21
NOORUZ
Throughout the ages, this holiday has been celebrated by poets such as Firdausi, Saadi, Navoi, and Furkat. Omar Khayyam dedicated an entire poem to it. Abu Rayhan Biruni described the celebration of Nooruz in his book "Monuments of Past Generations": "On the day of the equinox, people go out into the streets, have fun, eat a dish made of millet flour, butter, and sugar. No one works on this day, and whoever plants a tree will bear wormy fruits. On this day, nature is exuberant, the seas rise, and the underground forces increase."
The day is celebrated when "the constellation of Taurus is at the center of the Universe", when winter departs, taking with it the cold and bad weather, the holiday instills in people faith and hope for the future, for the coming year to be good. The holiday of the equinox marked a turn towards warmth and light.
Ramis Ryskulov
Song of Nooruz
To the mountains, to the mountains, to the golden meadows,
Spring has driven its lambs,
Every day it counts
The newly sprouted horns.
With joyful crunch, the snows melt.
The ice melts, the streams ring.
To the mountains, to the mountains, to the young meadows
Herds of lively lambs rush.
Forget about the restless peace, the shifting sand,
The sandy stream flows
From the hot mountains,
Like a stream.
In the valleys, a bright pattern is woven
By the warm fingers of the rays.
The winter night has ended,
The wind rushes with all its might,
Filling the expanse with a sunny cry:
The free song of the mountains resounds!
Away with you, sad, dark thoughts!
Above the world soar, above the world reign
Transparent trills,
In the sky hang
Living flutes,
Living, singing dreams.
Today is the holiday of Spring!
MARCH 22
WORLD WATER DAY
Not only is the number of people on earth increasing, but also the amount of water they consume, while the total reserves may become a serious brake on global development in this century.
Since 1900, the world population has doubled, while the amount of freshwater consumed has increased more than sixfold. If the water supply per capita per year is less than 1,700 cubic meters, then the region experiences "water stress" and frequent interruptions in water supply due to water shortages. In many such regions, the water supply is already less than 1,000 cubic meters per person per year, which creates serious problems for agricultural production and economic development. If current trends continue, 3.5 billion people, or 48% of the projected world population by 2025, will be subject to "water stress".
If we do not learn to manage water resources rationally, humanity and the planet may suffer irreparable damage. Even now, the life and well-being of millions of people directly depend on water.
MARCH 24
WORLD TUBERCULOSIS DAY
It is well known worldwide that tuberculosis is a global problem: about 1/3 of the world’s population (approximately 2 billion) is infected with tuberculosis bacteria; 2 million people die from tuberculosis each year, 8-10 million fall ill with it, and 16-20 million suffer from all forms of the disease; today, someone falls ill with tuberculosis every 4 seconds, and every 10 seconds someone dies from it; 80% of all cases involve people of the most productive age – 15-50 years, and 98% of all deaths from it occur in developing countries; tuberculosis affects all organs: lungs, bones, joints, kidneys, urinary tract, and other organs; tuberculosis bacteria die in direct UV rays within 2-3 minutes, in direct sunlight within 1.5 hours, and during boiling within 5-25 minutes.
MARCH 26
"AJAL ORDUNA" — 75 years since its premiere
75 years ago, on March 26, 1938, the premiere of the musical drama "Ajal orduna" ("Not death, but life") took place on the stage of the Kyrgyz Musical Theater. The performance was created collaboratively by Russian and Kyrgyz artists – libretto by J. Turusbekov, composers V. A. Vlasov, A. Maldybaev, V. G. Fere, choreographer A. Lukin, artist A. Stoffer, directors A. Kuttubaev and V. Vasiliev, choirmaster K. Merkulov, conductor Tselikovsky. The first performers of the main roles were A. Botaliev, A. Maldybaev, A. Kuttubaeva. The staging of the drama, which became a significant event in the cultural life of the republic, marked the beginning of the history of the national musical theater.
The events of those years are vividly recalled by composer Vladimir Alexandrovich Vlasov: "Working with poet Yu. Turusbekov was not easy. He wrote a huge libretto, almost two operas long, and reacted painfully to large cuts. Despite these cuts, the performance turned out to be quite bulky, ending almost at midnight, but no one left before the end of the performance."
In "Ajal orduna", the action takes place in 1916 in Kyrgyzstan. The tsarist government issues an order for mobilization. In response, a popular uprising breaks out. There is a shortage of weapons, and the uprising is suppressed. The Kyrgyz land is stained with the blood of its sons. The people flee far over the mountains to China. But in exile, the Kyrgyz meet only sorrow and need. Only the October Revolution freed the suffering people. The Kyrgyz return to their Soviet land.
Almost all the adult population of Kyrgyzstan who watched the performance "Ajal orduna" experienced the terrible year of 1916 and the slave life in China. Even the younger generation of artists remembered life in exile well. This is why the actors' performances and the audience's perception in this play were completely unique.
... For a bag of flour, a girl named Zulaiika (A. Kuttubaeva) is sold in China; her farewell to her parents (The Weeping of Zulaiika) was listened to by everyone with the deepest emotion. The beautiful image of the wise elder Bektur – "the conscience of the people" – was created with great emotional strength and genuine simplicity by K. Eshimbekov. But the most powerful, tragic scene is the departure of the Kyrgyz from their native land, the farewell to their beloved lake. The choir and all the soloists, addressing Issyk-Kul, sing a farewell song. The large choir flawlessly sang the difficult musical episode, addressing the lake (magnificently depicted by the artist) while standing with their backs to the audience and the conductor. The audience's reaction was equally strong in the final scene: the blooming valley of Issyk-Kul, the meeting with the native land; the concluding song about Lenin was perceived as a symbol of victory achieved in a difficult struggle.
The music of "Ajal orduna" is more developed, complete, and cohesive than "Altyn kyzy". We were no longer afraid of complex arias, recitatives, multi-voiced choirs, and symphonic episodes.
"Ajal orduna" is already almost an opera performance, with very little conversational text. This is why we calmly took on the third performance – a full-fledged, large epic opera "Aychurek". "Ajal orduna" was shown on March 26, 1938. The reception was enthusiastic, and the performance became one of the most beloved in the Kyrgyz repertoire."