OCTOBER
1 – International Day of Older Persons
– International Day of Music
– 60 years since the birth of A. A. Aldashev (1953), Doctor of Biological Sciences, laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of science and technology
2 – 115 years since the birth of E. L. Amitin-Shapiro (1898–1968), a well-known ethnographer, historian, bibliographer of Kyrgyzstan
4 – World Animal Day
– 85 years since the birth of Doctor of Medical Sciences M. Aliyev (1928–1997)
5 – World Habitat Day
– World Architecture Day
– International Housing Day
– World Teachers' Day
– Day of Employees of Criminal Investigation of Kyrgyzstan
– City Day of Osh
6 – Teachers' Day and Education Workers of Kyrgyzstan
– 100 years since the birth of B. M. Yunusaliev (1913–1970), Kyrgyz scientist-linguist, Turkologist, researcher of the epic "Manas"
7 – Day of Civil Aviation of Kyrgyzstan
– World Day for Decent Work
8 – World Post Day
9 – 80 years since the birth of Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Honored Scientist of Kyrgyzstan K. Rysmendeev (1933–2008)
10 – International Day for Standardization
– 80 years since the birth of People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic B. Aliyev (1933)
– 85 years since the birth of Doctor of Medical Sciences, Honored Scientist of Kyrgyzstan B. Turusbekov (1928)
– 200 years since the birth of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
12 – 80 years since the birth of poet-satirist Zh. Alybaev (1933–1990)
– 75 years since the birth of Doctor of Medical Sciences, laureate of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of science and technology M. T. Tynalieva (1938–2001)
12 – 80 years since the birth of Zh. Alybaev (1933), a well-known poet-satirist
13 – Day of Folk Art Workers of Kyrgyzstan
14 – 100 years since the birth of T. Shamsiyev (1913–2001), a well-known poet
15 – 150 years since the birth of P. K. Kozlov (1863–1935), geographer, researcher of Central Asia
– 100 years since the birth of Zh. Tashtemirov (1913–1988), literary scholar, writer, poet, Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic
– 95 years since the birth of Doctor of Medical Sciences K. Ryskulov (1918)
– World Rural Women's Day
16 – World Food Day
17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
19 – Day of Social Protection Workers and Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan
20 – 85 years since the birth of B. Kydykeeva (1924–1994), actress of theater and cinema
20 – Day of Communication Troops of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic
23 – 85 years since the birth of Zh. Mavlyanov (1923–2003), a well-known Kyrgyz writer
24 – Day of Diplomatic Service Workers of Kyrgyzstan
– World Development Information Day
– International Day of the United Nations
– Day of Standardization and Metrology of Kyrgyzstan
25 – 80 years since the birth of A. Sadykov (1933), philologist, educator
– 85 years since the birth of Sh. Beyshenaliev (1928–2000), a well-known prose writer, playwright, children's author
27 – Day of Automobile Transport Workers of Kyrgyzstan
– Day of Local Self-Government Workers of Kyrgyzstan
29 – 75 years since the establishment (1938) of the Republican Puppet Theater
– Day of Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Workers of Kyrgyzstan
– Day of the Border Guard of the Kyrgyz Republic
30 – 120 years since the birth of O. M. Manuilova (1893–1984), sculptor, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic
How golden and crimson the maples and birches look! The leaf fall begins, and the yellowed leaves, rustling underfoot, remind of the late days of autumn. The days are becoming shorter and cooler... For the ancient Romans, October was the eighth month of the year and was called "october" (from the Latin "octo" – eight). The ancient Russian names for October were "gruznik" and "listopad."
The Kyrgyz called it toguzdun ayi.
OCTOBER 1
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS
Remember when was the last time you visited your elderly parents (grandmother, grandfather) or simply called them? Did you give up your seat on public transport to an elderly person today? Did you help carry a heavy bag for your neighbor, who is already 70 years old, or maybe even older? Did you just smile kindly while looking into those aged eyes? No?! Then maybe it’s time to do it? After all, there are not so many elderly people in our country, only about 10% of our more than five million Kyrgyzstanis.
The World Health Organization (WHO) published a report on life expectancy in 224 countries. According to this data, the highest average life expectancy is in Japan – 82 years, and the lowest is in Zimbabwe – only 35 years. In this list, Kyrgyzstan ranks 160th (63 years).
However, living long does not mean being healthy. The achievements of modern medicine allow a person to live up to 90 years or more, spending the last years solely fighting numerous ailments. This is what WHO specialists meant when they developed the new system for calculating the longevity index DALE (Disability-Adjusted Life Years – "healthy life expectancy"). By applying the new life expectancy analysis system, specialists came to conclusions that some consider a surprise, others a shock. Although the leader of the longevity ranking remains the same – Japan (the duration of full life there is 74.4 years), many other countries have changed their positions in the life expectancy table. Thus, prosperous Sweden (73 years) now occupies not the second, but the fourth place, having been overtaken by Australia (73.2) and France (73.1). In addition to them, the top ten healthiest countries in the world include Spain, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Monaco, and Andorra. Prosperous USA only ranks 24th (70 years), practically closing the list of developed countries with a high level of health. The outsiders in the race for healthy longevity are Niger (30.1) and Sierra Leone (26.0). According to this document, Kyrgyzstan ranks 122nd. Our average healthy life expectancy is 56.3 years. Among its former Soviet peers, we have only surpassed Turkmenistan, which is in 127th place with an indicator of 54.3. Kazakhstan is just one position ahead of us – 56.4 years. Among the former Soviet republics, Armenia boasts the healthiest population – 41st place (66.7 years). Georgia follows closely – 44th place (66.3). Prosperous Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia occupy the 62nd, 68th, and 81st places, respectively. The Russian Federation has secured the 90th place with a healthy life expectancy of 61.3 years. However, Russia has managed to set a peculiar record. In this country, there is the largest difference between the life expectancy without diseases for men (56.1 years) and women (66.4). In our case, this indicator is not so striking: for women – 59.1, for men – 53.4.
WHO experts have also calculated the time that people spend fighting ailments at the end of their lives – from 9% in prosperous countries to 14% in countries with low health levels.
OCTOBER 6
BOLAT YUNUSALIEV — 100 years since the birth
Bolat Muratalievich Yunusaliev (1913–1970) – Honored Scientist of Kyrgyzstan, linguist, Turkologist, researcher of the epic "Manas," Doctor of Philological Sciences, professor, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, a prominent scholar whose interests were deep and diverse. He was born in Chon-Kemin, in a peasant family, graduated from the labor faculty, then the historical-economic faculty of the Moscow Pedagogical Institute and three-year translator courses at the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party (Bolsheviks). He served as Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz SSR for several years. After defending his doctoral dissertation, he was elected an academician, and from 1954 to 1960, he headed Kyrgyz State University. B. M. Yunusaliev was the author of several original scientific works on Turkology and Kyrgyz linguistics, and one of the creators of the first academic publications on the history of the republic. His works "Important Tasks of the Kyrgyz Literary Language" (1954), "Kyrgyz Lexicology" (1959), "Kyrgyz Dialectology" (1971), "Kyrgyz Language" (1966), and others are widely known.
His written "Alphabet" for Kyrgyz schools ("Alippe," 1935–1937) was reprinted three times. The scholar invested a lot of effort into studying the epic "Manas," approaching the text both as a linguist-textologist and as a folklorist-historian. Among B. Yunusaliev's works on the epic "Manas," one can mention the publication of a consolidated version in four volumes, of which he was the editor. In the enormous and labor-intensive work of textual comparison and textological study of almost all existing versions of the epic, as well as preparing its publication, B. M. Yunusaliev's role is exceptional.
B. M. Yunusaliev made a significant contribution to restoring historical truth, rehabilitating Molda Kylchy and Kasym Tynystanov.
OCTOBER 8
WORLD POST DAY
This day was established as a professional holiday for postal workers back in 1974 in the Swiss city of Bern by the Universal Postal Union. Almost all countries of the world are members of this organization.
Thanks to this organization, postal items can be accepted and delivered from any place on Earth to any other, regardless of distance. "Kyrgyz Post" is also a member of the Universal Postal Union.
Today, the employees of "Kyrgyz Post" are improving the quality of traditional postal services, adopting new information technologies, modernizing the material and technical base, offering new services, and implementing an electronic money transfer system.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a wide network of postal enterprises: there are 878 communication offices, 7 regional, and 43 district and city branches. "Kyrgyz Post," together with its foreign colleagues, connects the world.
OCTOBER 13
DAY OF FOLK ART WORKERS
Kyrgyz artisans have their own professional holiday – the Day of Folk Art Workers. It is celebrated on the second Sunday of October.
Masters of folk art continue and develop the traditions of their ancestors, making tush-kyiz and shirdak, silverware, pottery, leatherwork, and bone and stone carving. Alongside traditional household items of Kyrgyz nomads, modern designer works are also produced: woven furniture, lamps, tables made of glass and metal.
As part of the celebration, masters of artistic crafts hold exhibitions, fairs, and competitions for the best product, which testify to the rich art of the Kyrgyz people.
OCTOBER 14
TOLEN SHAMSHIEV — 100 years since the birth
On this autumn day, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the wonderful Kyrgyz poet, widely known in Kyrgyzstan, Tolen Shamshiev (1913–2001).
T. Shamshiev was born in the village of Kurshab, Uzgen district of Osh region, raised in the Uzgen boarding school, graduated from the Jalal-Abad Pedagogical School, the correspondence department of Kyrgyz Pedagogical Institute in Frunze, and studied at translator courses in Moscow.
The poet devoted much of his energy to journalism. He worked as the head of the department at the newspaper "Leninchil Zhas," editor of this newspaper, responsible secretary of the newspaper "Kyrgyzstan Pioneri," and held responsible positions in the republic's print media, in the radio committee, in the Republican Union of Education Workers, and was the director of the Kyrgyz branch of the Literary Fund of the USSR. The poet was a participant in the Great Patriotic War, which had a vivid impact on his creative activity. Many of his works are dedicated to the themes of war, homeland, and the heroism of the people.
The poet began publishing in 1931, his first poetry collection was released in 1934, and in 1935 his play "Tears" was published, reflecting the life of the peasantry in southern Kyrgyzstan. The poet's verses are lyrical, deeply sincere, characterized by warmth and reflections on life.
T. Shamshiev is the author of several poetry collections, as well as many stories, essays, memoirs, and journalistic articles. He translated works of V. Mayakovsky, S. Aini, M. Jalil, N. Tikhonov, the novel S. Aini "Bukhara," and others into Kyrgyz. His poetry collections "City of Ala-Too" (1939), "The Happiness of My City" (1950), "Poems" (1957), "The Reborn Land" (1958), "A Word about Panfilovtsy!" (1981), the poem "In Fire" (1960), and the collection of stories and essays "Visiting and at Home" were published in Russian. In addition to Russian, the poet's verses have been translated into Ukrainian, Latvian, Armenian, Japanese, and other languages.
OCTOBER 15
ZHAKI TASHTEMIROV — 100 years since the birth
The name of Zhaki Tashtemirov (1913–1988), literary scholar, writer, poet, Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, has entered the history of Kyrgyz culture. The scholar and writer was born in the village of Onbir-Dzhylga, Chui region of the Kyrgyz SSR. Having lost his parents early, he was raised by his older sister, in the Tokmak orphanage. In 1931, he entered the Tokmak Agricultural College, and in 1932 transferred to the preparatory department of the Zoon Veterinary Institute in Frunze, but did not complete it. In 1947, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Pedagogical Institute, and in 1951 – from the graduate school of the Institute of Language and Literature of the Kyrgyz Academy of Sciences. In 1953, he defended his dissertation for the degree of Candidate of Philological Sciences.
The writer's first book was a collection of stories and essays "Emgetke" ("In Labor"), published in 1950. Zh. Tashtemirov is the author of several collections of novellas and stories, poetry collections, research works in the field of Kyrgyz literary studies, monographs, and numerous articles. He is the compiler of the two-volume works of T. Molda, works of Sh. Termechikov, A. Tynibekov, and the epic "Kedeykan."
His literary studies are widely known, including his monographs "Toktogul and Kyrgyz Literature," "Togolok Molda," "The Creative Path of Togolok Molda," and others. His monograph "Togolok Molda" (1960), published for the centenary of the akyn, was released in Russian.
OCTOBER 15
KAKISH RYSKULOVA — 95 years since the birth
The profession of a doctor among many professions is one of the noblest on Earth. It requires from a person, in addition to a calling, primarily enormous selfless labor on oneself and the improvement of medical qualifications. According to the former President of the Kyrgyz Republic R. I. Otunbayeva, "Doctors are the heroes of our time, who enjoy great respect in society and recognition. They are selfless people who perform miracles, true professionals." This fully applies to Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor, academician of the Kyrgyz SSR, Honored Doctor of the Kyrgyz Republic, Honored Scientist of Kyrgyzstan Kakish Ryskulova (1918).
The scientific, research, pedagogical, and public activities of K. Ryskulova, a leading specialist in the field of medicine, have received wide recognition.
K. Ryskulova was born in 1918 in the village of Chetindy, Kant district, graduated from Kyrgyz State Medical Institute (1944), and postgraduate studies there (1949). She worked as an assistant in the clinic, associate professor, head of the department, advisor to the rectorate of KSMI.
K. Ryskulova is a specialist in the physiology of blood and the physiology of natural adaptations. She is the author of more than 200 scientific works, including 13 monographs and 4 textbooks. Her research in the field of nerve and blood vessel surgery, and new methods of suturing are widely known in medical practice. Her scientific works "Blood Coagulation System and Adaptation to Natural Hypoxia" (L., 1983), "Medical Geography of Kyrgyzstan" (1988), and others are actively used.
Under her guidance, 3 doctoral and 20 candidate dissertations have been defended.
OCTOBER 15
PYOTR KUZMIC KOZLOV — 150 years since the birth
The famous Russian traveler Pyotr Kuzmich Kozlov (1863–1935) dedicated his life to the study of the inner parts of the Asian continent.
"All my life has been spent under the banner of research into the nature and man of Central Asia," he wrote about himself. The traveler spent seventeen years on expeditions, traversing the most distant and inaccessible places – the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts, the oases of Kashgaria, the Tian Shan mountains, and the Tibetan plateau. In the Gobi Desert, the scientist discovered and studied the ancient city of Haara-Khoto, and in Northern Mongolia made a remarkable archaeological discovery, uncovering 212 burial mounds of ancient Huns. The collections of flora and fauna gathered by the tireless traveler served as the basis for scientific discoveries by many scholars. P. K. Kozlov collected over 1400 specimens of mammals, including new, previously unknown species. More than 5,000 specimens of birds were collected, 750 reptiles and amphibians, about 300 fish, and 80,000 insects. The botanical collections are extensive.
The collection from 1899–1901 contained 25,000 plant specimens, among which were thousands previously unknown.
He authored more than 70 printed works. They are collected in the publication: KOZLOV P. K. Russian Traveler in Central Asia: Selected Works. – Moscow: Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 1963. – 523 p. After reading this book, you will be able to mentally transport yourself to the lands about which nothing was known to scholars even in the mid-20th century, and you will find on its pages a fascinating description of P.K. Kozlov's travels and expeditions. You will understand what efforts and sacrifices were required for the knowledge gained, which meant so much for the science of Earth.
OCTOBER 23
JUNAY MAVLYANOV — 90 years since the birth
The future poet and prose writer was born in the village of Kosh-Tyube, Jangi-Jol district of Osh region in a peasant family. After graduating from the Jalal-Abad Pedagogical School in 1941, Junay began his labor path as a teacher in a seven-year school in the village of Aflatun. From there, in 1942, he went to the front as a volunteer. In 1944, while crossing the Dnieper, he was severely wounded and lost a leg. Then came the military hospital, demobilization, and return to his homeland – which he never forgot. He continued to work at the school in his native village, then in 1950 graduated from the Jalal-Abad Teacher's Institute, and in 1952 – the correspondence department of KSU. From 1961 to 1963, he was a student at higher literary courses in Moscow. Junay Mavlyanov's literary activity began while he was still studying at the institute. Initially, readers recognized him as a lyrical poet, celebrating the beauty and richness of his native land and his compatriots.
The war left an indelible mark on the writer's heart, a theme that runs through all his work. The author's poetry collections "Heart," "Flowers of Arkyta," "Transparent Spring," the novella "What Happened to You, Bekish?" published in the early 1960s, immediately gained recognition from readers and attracted the attention of critics. In the novellas "Archa with a Lonely Branch," "Expectation," "Found Love," "My Diary," strong and deep feelings of people who endured all the hardships of war and selflessness in labor in the rear are revealed.
In 1971, the publishing house "Soviet Writer" published his first collection of novellas and stories in Russian titled "Expectation."
The harsh mountains of Bozbu, at the foot of which lies the village of Kosh-Tyube – the writer's homeland, his fellow villagers, friends, and companions in the difficult labor of a rural teacher; the fate of the chairman of the collective farm Bektemir – are the main sources of the writer's novels "Clear Sky" and "Height."
Over the years of creative activity, Zh. Mavlyanov published about twenty books released by republican and Moscow publishing houses. His works have been translated into Bulgarian, French, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Yakut, Bashkir, and other languages. The writer translated into Kyrgyz the novella "Black Wind" by B. Mungunov and the book "Letter to My Son" by V. Sukhomlinsky.
OCTOBER 24
DAY OF THE UNITED NATIONS
On October 24, the world community celebrates United Nations Day. This day also marks the entry into force of the UN Charter, which took place in 1945.
Traditionally, various meetings, exhibitions, and gatherings dedicated to the work of the UN are held around the world on this day. The main goals of the UN are peace and security on the planet, respect for human rights and freedoms, and support for people in their struggle against need. In this regard, the UN adopted a program document on the Millennium Development Goals, which was also signed by the President of our country.
The UN has been working in Kyrgyzstan for about 20 years, being a reliable partner, supporting the Government on its new path of development.
OCTOBER 24
DAY OF THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF KYRGYZSTAN
Over the years of independence, Kyrgyzstan has established itself as a full-fledged subject of the world community. The Kyrgyz Republic conducts a balanced, multi-vector foreign policy, directing diplomatic efforts to strengthen good neighborliness and partnership, mutually beneficial cooperation with neighboring and other states, and international and regional organizations. The diplomatic service of the republic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and its foreign institutions play an important role in conducting effective and constructive foreign policy. Thanks to the efforts of diplomats, close cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Russia, the USA, China, and the expansion of ties with the CIS countries, Europe, and Asia have become possible.
DAY OF STANDARDIZATION AND METROLOGY OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
The human right to a healthy life is one of the tenets of the UN, enshrined in the Constitution and existing laws. There are more than 150 intergovernmental and national standards that establish limits on harmful emissions into the atmosphere, noise levels, and ecological safety of products. Businessmen, when concluding contracts, must refer to standards and certificates of conformity. Without this, products will not be exported. And since Kyrgyzstan has become a member of the World Trade Organization, it must align its rules with international requirements. There are more than 24,000 such standards in the world.
The task of the employees of Kyrgyzgosstandart is to monitor compliance with the standards of products produced in the republic.
OCTOBER 25
SHUKURBEK BEYSHENALIEV — 85 years since the birth
Shukurbek Beyshenaliev (1928–2000) hails from Kurtki – an extraordinary celestial village nestled in the mountains of Central Tien Shan. In his childhood, the future writer experienced unforgettable and grateful feelings from communicating with a legendary figure, the Kyrgyz poet-educator Bayymbet Abdyrahmanov, known as Togolok Moldo. On a frosty January day in 1942, 13-year-old Shukurbek stood at his grave and thought that he would follow the path of his teacher. Many decades later, he returned to the idea that had matured in him throughout his life. He pursued it persistently and resolutely. He wrote many books, among them several significant ones, such as the novel "Voice of the Heirs," and the dilogy – "Son of Sarbai" and "Trial of Glory." These books live on, acting with the force of the social issues expressed in them and vivid artistic images. "Son of Sarbai" appeared in the mid-60s, "Trial of Glory" a decade later. But even now, rereading both novels, one feels a sense of civic vigilance: the writer captures not a past, nor even a present stage, but tries to glimpse into the coming day.
Sh. Beyshenaliev has a small novella "Amanat." It does not fade with the years, like his other works about children and school ("Swallow," "White Camel," "Horned Lamb," "The Naughty One Without Horns," "Little Horsewoman"). They have been translated into many languages of the peoples of near and far abroad. The writer has his own vision, or rather, understanding of the purpose of children's literature. During the presentation of the International Honorary Diploma named after G. H. Andersen for the book "Horned Lamb," Sergey Mikhalkov said: "All who have received this award are considered outstanding writers of the country." It can be added: and outstanding teachers. Over the years, the oath that young Shukurbek once took at Togolok Moldo's grave has come to life.
Time passed, and readers received the two-volume novel about T. Moldo "Steel Pen." The title of the novel is a symbolic metaphor. Nations, in order not to be lost, to preserve their centuries-old culture, must have literacy, their steel pen. "The paper will preserve my thought, the steel pen will strengthen it," says Togolok Moldo. The book about T. Moldo is a reliable novel.
It is quite biographical, but the facts of the poet's personal life do not overshadow the history itself, the time when he lived. Reading the novel, one notices that there are many pages, strong in their sometimes brutal truth of history.
"It is not surprising that those – we read in the novel the reasoning of Togolok Moldo, – who consciously hide from the young the underside of life, sooner or later it will break through." The novel by Sh. Beyshenaliev "Steel Pen" opens to readers the powerful personality of Togolok Moldo, who signifies an era in the spiritual life of his people. In this sense, the contribution to literature by Shukurbek Beyshenaliev, a recognized Kyrgyz novelist, is significant.
OCTOBER 25
ABDYKADYR SADYKOV — 80 years since the birth
The scientific, research, pedagogical, and public activities of Doctor of Philological Sciences, professor, corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz SSR, Honored Scientist of the Kyrgyz Republic Abdykadyry Sadykov have received wide recognition.
A. Sadykov was born in the village of Kara-Suu, At-Bashinsky district of Naryn region in 1933. He graduated from Kyrgyz State University, postgraduate studies. He worked as a teacher at OGPPI, KZPI, junior and senior researcher, head of the sector, deputy director, director of the Institute of Language and Literature of the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz SSR, professor, head of the department, professor at KGNU.
A. Sadykov is a prominent specialist in Kyrgyz literary studies. He is the author of more than 100 scientific works, including 20 monographs and brochures. His scientific inquiries into the work of the great Kyrgyz poet A. Osmonov are widely known, as well as the textbook "History of Kyrgyz Soviet Literature" (co-authored) and other works.
Under his guidance, 23 candidate dissertations have been defended.
OCTOBER 27
DAY OF AUTOMOBILE TRANSPORT AND ROAD ECONOMY WORKERS OF KYRGYZSTAN
It is difficult to overestimate the importance of roads and automobile transport for our country. Roads have always been and will continue to be the most important factor in the sustainable socio-economic development of the country, one of the main tools in solving the political, economic, and social tasks of the republic. Transport is also one of the key mechanisms in increasing internal and external trade turnover. Today, without automobile transport, not only the stable functioning of the national economy but also the everyday life of millions of Kyrgyzstanis is unimaginable. Motorists account for more than 95% of cargo and passenger transportation.
Today, the automobile transport of Kyrgyzstan has confidently entered international markets and is one of the main means of reliably ensuring Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade. There is a targeted development of the transport complex aimed at improving the use of its advantageous geographical location in international communication.
OCTOBER 29
75 YEARS OF THE REPUBLICAN PUPPET THEATER
The Republican Puppet Theater was established in 1938. The organizer of the theater, its first artistic director, and director was M. P. Volkova. She also wrote plays for children and played roles.
The theater's first production was the play "Sister Fox" by M.P. Volkova (1938). The first play by a Kyrgyz author staged at the theater was the fairy tale of the talented Kyrgyz director O. Sarbagyshev "Zarlyk and the Giant" (1940). In 1947, a Kyrgyz troupe was organized in the Puppet Theater, and since then performances for children in Kyrgyz and Russian languages have been staged on the theater's stage. Over the years of its existence, the theater has staged productions by various authors – "Hunter Talas" by K. Eshmambetov and V. Shverberger, "Magic Flute" by D. Sadykov, "Zayka-zaznayka" by S. Mikhalkov, and many others. Alongside performances for children, productions for adults have also entered the repertoire – "The Beautiful Galatea" by I. Darvash, "Before the Third Rooster" by V. Shukshin, "Karagul Botom" by T. Abdumomunov. On the theater's poster, one can see the names of playwrights: E. Shvarts, L. Uspensky, P. Brausevich, N. Gormet, Yu. Eliseev, M. Korabelnik, and others. Many performances have been staged by the theater based on plays by foreign playwrights: "Spring Concerns of Timcho," "Little Bear Rimtsimtsi" by Ya. Vilkovsky, "Where Are You, Foal?" by R. Moskovaya, "Be Healthy, Badger" by M. Steglik, "The Secret of the Duckling House" by D. Urban.
The Republican Puppet Theater is a participant in puppet theater festivals of the Central Asian republics and Kazakhstan (Tashkent, 1969; Frunze, 1975); participant in the World Puppet Theater Festival (Moscow, 1976) and the International Festival of Asian and Eastern Countries (Tashkent, 1979). Year by year, the mastery of the actors, directors, and artists of the Republican Puppet Theater grows. A significant contribution to the establishment and development of the puppet theater has been made by actors: Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR K. A. Saskeev, V. A. Shverberger, K. Algazhoev, A. Anchrova, D. Bashkoeva, A. Usoltsova, N. Samorodov, A. Janaliev, L. Polotskaya, and many others.
Today, it is a mature creative team consisting of artists of different generations, fully devoted to their noble calling, nurturing in children a sense of beauty, kindness, humanity, and love for truth and justice.
OCTOBER 30
O. M. MANUILOVA — 120 years since the birth
The life and work of Olga Maximilianovna Manuilova (1893–1984), sculptor, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, is a unified process of knowledge, inspired labor, and endless interest in the life of society and humanity. The goal and meaning of her life were serving art and the aesthetic education of youth. O. M. Manuilova was born in Nizhny Novgorod in a family of a military doctor. She began to engage in sculpture in 1912.
In 1939, Manuilova arrived in our republic, where visual art was just beginning to form, and she was closely connected with it for 45 years. She arrived as an established master, having absorbed the progressive trends of the Western European school during her studies in Munich and Paris and the best plastic traditions of the Russian painting school and years of study at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture. In the 1920s and 1930s, she participated in the sculptural and artistic design of the All-Union Agricultural Exhibition in Moscow, worked in the Navy Museum in Leningrad and the L. N. Tolstoy Museum in Yasnaya Polyana. The government of the republic invited O. M. Manuilova to work on the monument to Toktogul Satylganov. For a number of reasons, the project was not realized. Then she became captivated by the personality of the then-living Togolok Moldo, and the portrait succeeded. One after another, new works followed – a bas-relief for the building of the republican prosecutor's office, monumental figures for the facade of the opera and ballet theater, a monument to General I. V. Panfilov, portraits of actress S. Kiyizbaeva, shepherd I. Jantayev, busts of writer Zh. Bokonbaev, composer M. Kurunkeev, and many other works. O. M. Manuilova's plastic talent especially manifested itself in easel works, such as "Boy on a Donkey," "Old Man with a Granddaughter on a Donkey," "Accompaniment." Over more than 60 years of creativity, she created more than a thousand works of the most diverse genres. Manuilova's work is characterized by the poetry of the image and the culture of form, which manifested in all her works.
She always sought to give her knowledge, share her experience, and often her home and studio with talented youth and self-taught artists. She has nurtured many talented artists over the years of teaching at the art school.