As part of a joint project with the Central State Archive of Film, Photo, and Sound Documents (CSAFPSD KR), which is part of the Archive Service of the KR, AKIpress presents archival photographs. The theme of this publication is "The Everyday Life of Kyrgyz People."
The Director of the National Historical Museum, Zhyldyz Bakashova, held a meeting with Nicolas Fay, the Ambassador of France, and representatives of his embassy. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. As a result of this meeting, a grant agreement was signed, which provides for the creation of a brochure dedicated to the museum's gold collection, as well as the translation of texts for the audio guide into French.
In Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 12-13, the 8th meeting of the Youth Council of CICA (Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia) was held, with a delegation from Kyrgyzstan participating. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, during the plenary session held on November 12, representatives of the CICA member states discussed key areas of youth cooperation. Among the topics discussed were the development of digital and innovative skills, increasing
On November 29, a concert titled "Kambarakan's Melodies" will take place at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic, presented by the folk-ethnographic ensemble "Kambarakan" named after Chalagyz Isabaev. According to the press service of the philharmonic, the ensemble is led by the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan Rysbek Jumakunov, who serves as its chief conductor and artistic director.
From November 24 to 26, an international student film festival titled "Peace to the World!" will take place in Bishkek, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The festival will bring together young filmmakers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The main goal of the event is to preserve historical memory and promote the values of peace
From November 11 to 17, the ICOM Dubai 2025 museum conference took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the participation of Zhyldyz Bakashova, the director of the National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is a global organization that brings together museum professionals working on the preservation, development, and promotion of cultural and natural heritage. ICOM was founded in
On November 22, a solemn event dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, Asylkul Nabiyeva, will take place at the Chui Regional Theater of Musical Drama and Satire named after Sharshen Termechikov. According to the theater, colleagues and students of Nabiyeva, as well as representatives of republican institutions and government bodies of the Chui region, will gather for the celebration.
Kyrgyz artist Bakr, who arrived in Moscow for concert performances, was detained at Sheremetyevo Airport on the morning of November 17. He himself reported this to his followers on social media. “I passed passport control, but my team was allowed through while I was detained. They took my documents without explanation and held me at the airport for about three hours. Then I was presented with a ban on entry to Russia, also without any explanations. I was placed in a waiting room, and I had to
As part of a joint project with the Central State Archive of Film, Photo, and Sound Documents (CSAFPSD KR), which is part of the Archive Service of the KR, AKIpress presents a series of archival photographs titled "It Was Recently, It Was Long Ago." This publication is dedicated to the everyday life of the Kyrgyz people.
At the ICOM General Conference, which took place from November 11 to 17 in Dubai, the National Committee of ICOM Kyrgyzstan represented the interests of the country's museum sector. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. During the event, participants discussed relevant areas of museum work, including topics such as ethics, inclusivity, sustainable development, digitalization, and the preservation of cultural heritage. The issue of updating the ICOM Ethical Code
The National Theater "Manas," in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, is organizing a competition among storytellers dedicated to the memory of the renowned public figure Topchubek Turgunaliev. This was reported by representatives of the theater. Anyone wishing to participate can do so, provided they are no older than 30 years. The jury will determine the winners. The preliminary round of the competition and the awards ceremony are scheduled for December 1 at the National
On November 19, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Primorsky District announced the temporary closure of the Groove nightclub. In the police department's explanation, it was stated that this decision was made as a result of the joint efforts of the Primorsky Internal Affairs Department and the State National Security Committee (GKNB). The main reason was numerous complaints from residents about violations of public order. Law enforcement agencies had repeatedly
In Bishkek, the city administration presented a draft resolution regarding the gratuitous transfer of the Alykul Osmonov Museum and the associated land plot into state ownership. The facility is located at: Sokuluksky Lane, 10. This initiative arose from requests from the Culture Department of the city administration dated September 12, 2025, as well as from the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, which sent its letter on July 9, 2025.
On November 18, a literary evening dedicated to the work of Topchugul Shaidullaeva, the people's writer of Kyrgyzstan, took place in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. The event was held at the Central Library named after Tologon Kasymbekov and was part of the implementation of the Concept for the Development of Civil Identity "Kyrgyz Citizen" for 2021–2026, approved by the president.
On the facade of the administrative building of the National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm," named after Tölömüş Okeeva, a new mural has been installed, depicting the portrait of the legendary director who made a significant contribution to the development of Kyrgyz cinema on the international stage. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the mural also features iconic frames from films recognized as the "Kyrgyz miracle."
On November 17, a ceremonial event dedicated to Kyrgyz Cinema Day took place at the National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after Tolomush Okeyev. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Among the attendees were Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, his deputy Marat Tagaev, as well as veterans of the film industry, directors, and other representatives of cinematography.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a national competition dedicated to the art of dastanchy has concluded, with a total prize fund of 1 million soms, as reported by the National Theater "Manas." The competition consisted of several stages. In the first stage, participants performed dastans that were randomly chosen by them.
The position of artistic director of the Batken Regional Musical and Drama Theater named after A. Zhainakov has been appointed to Kutman Sharshen uulu. This decision was announced at the Ministry of Culture, where the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, introduced the new leader to the theater team. Kutman Sharshentegin, born on November 4, 1989, in Bishkek and raised in the village of Sary-Söğöt in the Toktogul district, is an experienced
From November 3 to 10, the II International Music Festival "Golden Autumn" took place in Tashkent, with the Chui Chamber Orchestra participating, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The orchestra performed a concert program in the Great Hall of the Uzbek State Conservatory, as well as in the concert hall of the R. M. Gliere Music School, where they received positive feedback and high praise from the audience.
As part of a joint project by AKIpress and the Central State Archive of Film, Photo, and Sound Documents (CSAFPSD KR, which is part of the Archive Service of the Kyrgyz Republic) titled "It Was Recently, It Was Long Ago," historical photographs are being published. This publication is dedicated to the life of the Kyrgyz people.
On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" hosted the presentation of the book "Manaschylar," which collects the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy who lived over the last 500 years. The author of this work is manaschy and theater director Nurbek Talantbekov. The book is organized chronologically, and the stories of each manaschy are supplemented with poems written by manaschy Rysbay Isakov, who is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for recounting the epic
The First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Suzbек Nadyrbekov, presented about 70 awards and certificates of honor to representatives of cultural institutions from the Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions. According to the press service of the ministry, the awards were given to employees of libraries, theaters, museums, educational institutions, as well as philharmonics and cultural houses.
As part of the international exhibition Art Expo, held from November 11 to 15 in the city of Osh, the audience was presented with the play "Kosh degim kelbayt." This work is based on the writings of Alexander Volodin and was directed by Ulanmyrza Karypbaev. High-ranking guests attended the premiere of the play, including the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, the Vice Mayor of Osh Nurlan Zakirov, and the Deputy Plenipotentiary
On November 14, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Askarala Madaminov held a meeting with Antonello De Riu, the Ambassador of Italy to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported on this event. During the meeting, the parties emphasized that the events carried out in recent years—including screenings of Italian films, educational and concert programs, as well as projects for creative exchange—have become important results of their joint work.
On November 14, the opening of a coworking center took place at the Osh Regional Library, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Among the participants of the event were the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Suzbек Nadirbekov, as well as the Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Osh Region Talantbek Arstankulov, along with the heads and staff of the libraries.
On November 14, the First Meeting of Culture Ministers of Central Asian countries took place in Tashkent, attended by the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Kyrgyzstan presented a number of proposals, including:
From November 18 to 20, literary and musical evenings titled "Russian Poets of the New Spring" are scheduled to take place at the Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University and the Ch.Aitmatov Russian Drama Theater. According to the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office, a series of meetings, lectures, and master classes will be held as part of the events, featuring poets and publicists Igor Karaulev and Dinara Kerimova, as well as the performer of art-folk songs, known as the "Siberian
On November 15, a master class will be held at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, where participants will learn how to sew a Kyrgyz belt, a bag for personal items, and a waist decoration, as well as master the technique of embroidery. The event will be organized by Turar Turganaly, who is a member of the Union of Artists of Kyrgyzstan and an experienced designer.
Starting from November 22, the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev will launch the fourth session of an educational course dedicated to the history of world visual arts. As noted by museum representatives, this course will allow participants to better understand the evolution of the global artistic tradition and its influence on contemporary visual perception.
On November 13, an event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Seyitkazy Andabekov, the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan and a significant figure in Kyrgyz theater, took place in Bishkek. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported on this event. Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev attended the celebration and noted that many events were organized at the national level in honor of the anniversary.
A master class was held at Osh State University, organized in the context of the international exhibition Art Expo, where young and experienced directors from the CIS shared their experiences. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported on this event. Students and faculty from the Faculty of Arts and Culture of OshSU, as well as young filmmakers from the city of Osh, gathered for the event.
The opening of an exhibition of visual arts was held at the Osh Regional Art Museum named after T. Sadykov, organized as part of the international project Art Expo. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Among the attendees were participants such as the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Suzbек Nadyrbekov, as well as representatives from the cultural and artistic spheres of CIS countries, including artists, folk art masters, designers, and
On November 13, an international scientific and practical conference and exhibition dedicated to the theme "The Art of Kyrgyzstan in the Ethno-Cultural Space" took place at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, the event was attended by Deputy Minister Askaraly Madaminov. He emphasized the importance of such international events for strengthening creative ties between
On November 13, a concert titled "Music of the Aalam" took place at the Osh National Drama Theater, organized by the city administration of Osh with the participation of the ethnic folk instruments orchestra. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the event was attended by the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Suzbeks Nadyrbekov, representatives of the local administration, as well as residents and guests of the city.
On November 12, an event dedicated to the memory of outstanding masters of art — Seyitkazy Andabekov and Koysun Karasartova — took place at the National Library named after Alikula Osmonov. The presentation of the book titled "Two Giants in the Mountains" was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Among the participants were the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev, historian Aiman Turdakunov, the director of the public foundation
In Osh, on November 12, the international exhibition Art Expo began, featuring nine countries from the CIS. This event serves as a cultural platform for uniting artists, folk art masters, designers, directors, and creative workers. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, folk masters from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan have arrived for the exhibition.
On November 11, the 11th Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) kicked off at the Culver Theater in Los Angeles, gathering representatives from the film industry from over 30 countries. The event features renowned directors, producers, actors, and members of major academies. The festival, organized in 2015 by Kyrgyz director and public figure Sadik Sher-Niyaz, has become an important platform for connecting Asian cinema with Hollywood, the center of the global film industry, over the past eleven
In correctional facility No. 8, located in the village of Petrovka in the Moscow district, a national cultural and entertainment event called "Sarmerden" took place. This was reported by the press service of the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) on the 14th. Among the participants were inmates from the women's colony IK-2 and IK-8.
Aktoty Raimkulova, president of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, participated in the TRT World Forum 2025, which took place in Istanbul under the slogan "Global Reset: From Old Order to New Realities." The forum was inaugurated with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Additionally, the event featured speeches from TRT General Director Mehmet Zahid Sobacı and SETA General Director Burhanettin Duran. A total of over 1500 participants gathered at the
On November 12, a solemn event dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the outstanding figure of Kyrgyz culture, Tabyldy Aktanov, took place at the T. Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater. The event was attended by State Secretary Marat Imankulov. In his speech, the State Secretary emphasized that Tabyldy Aktanov, possessing a diverse talent as a manaschi, poet, actor, director, and composer, had a significant impact on the development of Kyrgyz art and culture.
On November 13, as part of his working trip to the Talas region, President Sadyr Japarov participated in the ceremonial laying of the capsule for the reconstruction of the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas Ordo." According to the information from the press service of the head of state, attendees at the event were able to see a theatrical prologue dedicated to the epic "Manas," as well as a video presentation of the complex's renovation project.
On November 12, 2025, the National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too" announced the start of a tender for construction work. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the upcoming procurement includes the development of cost estimation documentation for repairs and construction work. The list of tasks includes the dismantling of the staircase of the main building, tiling it, replacing plumbing pipes in the restrooms, as well as
From December 20 to 28, the stage of the Ch. Aitmatov Russian Drama Theater will host a performance of the children's play "The Flying Ship." This musical fairy tale about friendship and love will be a true celebration for the whole family. The director will be Anna Shmyrina.
On February 18, a presentation of the book "Manaschylar" took place at the National Theater "Manas," covering the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy over the past 500 years. The initiator of the book's creation was the manaschy and theater director Nurbek Talantbekov. In the book, the manaschy are presented in chronological order, and their stories are supplemented with verses written by the manaschy Rysbay Isakov. Rysbay entered the Guinness Book of Records
From November 10 to 12, a service dog tournament was held at the State Penitentiary Service, as reported by the press service of the SPS on November 13. Participants included dog handlers from the Dog Training Center of the SPS, the Department of Security and Escort, the State Customs Service (SCS), the Border Service of the GKNB, and the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The film "Kurak," created in collaboration with the late Emil Atageldiev and director-producer Erke Jumakmatova, will participate in the 42nd Bogocine International Film Festival, which will take place from November 20 to 26 in the capital of Colombia, Bogotá. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this film has become the only representative of Central Asia at the festival this year. "Kurak" will compete in the main competition program alongside 14 other
The Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy has completed a competition for Kyrgyz composers dedicated to the creation of works for choir. A total of 32 entries participated in this competition, as reported by the ministry's press service. Awards were presented to the winners by the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov:
On November 10, as part of the youth forum "My Kyrgyzstan," State Secretary Marat Imankulov awarded diplomas to the winners of the competition "City Friendly to Children and Youth." According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this competition takes place every two years and is aimed at the mayors of cities at the regional and district levels.