On November 16, the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after A. Maldybaev will host a performance of Ludwig Minkus's ballet "Don Quixote." The director of this production is the People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, Uran Sarbagychev, and the musical accompaniment will be provided by conductor Semetei Sultanov.
On November 10 and 11, the long-awaited premiere of the play "Aida" ("Ekhai"), based on the work of the renowned playwright Nina Sadur, took place on the stage of the Chuy Regional Musical Dramatic and Satirical Theater named after Sharshen Termechikov. The translation of the play from Russian was done by writer Abibilla Pazylov. The direction was entrusted to Kenje Satybaldieva, and the set designer for the performance was Künbolot Jumadil uulu. Choreography was handled by
On November 18, an evening of classical music will take place at the National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov, organized by the State Academic Symphony Orchestra named after A. Jumakhmatov. During the event, the audience will be able to enjoy masterpieces of world classical music.
On November 13, in Bishkek, at the "Oak Park" gallery, the republican autumn exhibition organized by the Union of Artists of Kyrgyzstan will begin. The event titled "Ungu Jol": "National Spirit – Global Heights" will gather artists from all corners of the country. The exhibition will feature works by the most talented Kyrgyz authors who have been selected and have not previously exhibited at Union of Artists events.
At the international model competition Face of Asia 2025, held in South Korea, three representatives from Kyrgyzstan won the Grand Prix. Among the winners were 18-year-old models Adelina Zarya, Turgunbek Anarbekov, and 22-year-old Aytolgon Almaz kyzy.
On November 10, as part of the celebration of Youth Day and the forum "Kyyalymdagy Kyrgyzstan," the head of the Ministry of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, presented awards to the winners of the best youth initiatives competition. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, among the awardees were:
On November 10, a youth forum titled "My Dream Kyrgyzstan" took place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov, according to the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The gathering brought together over 5,000 young participants, including activists, students, young entrepreneurs, representatives of youth organizations, and school presidents from various regions of the country.
In Bishkek, from November 11 to 15, the II city tour of the festival for people with disabilities is taking place. This information was announced by the press service of the city administration. This event is organized in accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated April 10, 2012, No. 237, which mandates the annual celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The festival is part of a month-long campaign that usually runs from November to
On November 10, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Timurlan Azhymaliev, held a meeting with Andrey Kozlov, a Russian television presenter, director, and master of the intellectual club "What? Where? When?". According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the meeting discussed ways to strengthen cultural ties between Kyrgyzstan and Russia. The main focus was on joint projects in the fields of culture, media, and intellectual creativity.
The final of the theater week dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan Zamir Sooronbaev took place in Bishkek. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported on this event. Important figures such as the Deputy Head of the Political and Economic Research Department of the Presidential Administration Oktay Kapalbaev, advisor to the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mukhtaly Bektenaliev, as well as the First Deputy Mayor of Bishkek and
A concert was held in Bishkek dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the famous cultural figure, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR, and laureate of the Toktogul State Prize — Jumamudin Sheraliev, who is also known as a composer, poet, and journalist. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, among the participants of the event were State Secretary Marat Imankulov, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Askarala Madaminov, as well as public figures,
On November 13, a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Kyrgyz writer Samsak Stanaliev will take place at the Chui Regional Drama Theater named after Sharshen Termechikov, titled "Samsak Stanaliev — Poet, Writer, Publicist, and Translator." Within the framework of this event, reports on the life and work of the writer will be presented, as well as a theatrical program.
On November 13, the National Theater "Manas" will host an author concert titled "Ataganat desеңчи, oo, chirkин дүйнө ай!...", dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the famous manaschy Tabyldy Aktanov, who is a People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, an actor, poet, and storyteller. According to the theater, previous aitys were organized at the Naryn Regional Theater and in Bishkek in honor of his anniversary.
The Bishkek City Hall has prepared a draft resolution regarding the "Chatyr-Köl" cinema, which has been submitted for approval to the Cabinet of Ministers. As reported by the press service of the city hall on November 8, this building, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture, is planned to be transferred to the management of the city authorities. After the transfer of the facility is completed, its reconstruction is planned, which will be financed from the local
At the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, held on November 6 at the initiative of Kyrgyzstan, a resolution was adopted declaring September 22 as the International Day of Nomadic Heritage. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The main efforts to implement this initiative were focused on the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the Secretariat of the National Commission for UNESCO, and the Ministry of Culture, Information, and
On November 28, a master class dedicated to linocut will take place in Osh, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Participants will be able to immerse themselves in the history of graphic art in Kyrgyzstan, get acquainted with key figures in this field, and study the technique of engraving on linoleum and the process of creating prints.
On November 8, a master class dedicated to making birds from felt will be organized at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. The artist Syinat Zholdosheva will conduct this creative workshop.
Kanykey Nasirdinovna Momunova has taken the position of director of the State Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum "Shakh-Fazil" since November 4, with a probation period set for three months. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Prior to Momunova's appointment, the position of director of the reserve was held by Erkin Imankulovich Begimkulov, who left at his own request.
In 2024, 1,020 titles of books will be published in Kyrgyzstan, with a total circulation of 1,617 thousand copies, reports the National Statistical Committee on the occasion of Information and Printing Day. Of the total number of published books, more than 58% will be in the Kyrgyz language.
At the meeting of the Commission on Social and Human Sciences during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference taking place in Samarkand, Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev made an important statement on November 6. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, he presented an initiative put forward by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, calling for September 22 to be declared International Day of "Nomadic Heritage".
On November 6, a personal exhibition of the talented artist Duyshobek Isakov titled "Painting. Graphics. Poster" was launched at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, the opening event was attended by Deputy Minister Marat Tagaev, as well as representatives of the artistic community, art historians, and active citizens.
On February 18, a presentation of the book "Manaschylar" took place at the National Theater "Manas," which collects the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy over the last five centuries. The author of this project is the manaschy and theater director Nurbek Talantbekov. In chronological order, the list of manaschy is presented, supplemented by verses written by manaschy Rysbai Isakov, who is also known for entering the Guinness Book of Records for recounting the epic
On October 30, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted Resolution No. 709, which amended the previously effective resolution dated March 22, 2022, No. 151, concerning the structure of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "Uzgen". According to the new decision, three mausoleums, a minaret, and the first shahristan, which represents the mausoleum of Said Burkhaniddin Kylch, are transferred to the museum-reserve. Additionally, a protective zone of 3.5 hectares is also
Recent studies in underwater archaeology at Lake Issyk-Kul have led to the discovery of a Muslim necropolis, as reported by the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan. The expedition, conducted in October, was international and organized in collaboration with the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnology of the NAS KR and the Russian Geographical Society (RGO) along with the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of
In Kyrgyzstan, the theater week dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the People's Artist of the country, Zamir Sooronbaev, began on November 5. Sooronbaev is not only a director and laureate of the international M. Ryskulov award but also an honorary professor at the National University of Culture and Arts named after B. Beishenaliev. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the opening ceremony was attended by high-ranking guests, including the First Deputy Minister of
Recently, an event took place in Korea that brought together theater leaders from Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, and Mongolia to exchange experiences in the field of theatrical art, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. From Kyrgyzstan, Nurbek Talantbekov, the director of the Manas National Theater, and dastanchy Janinur Esenaliev, represented the theatrical traditions of their country on an international platform.
On November 4, the Memorial House-Museum of M.V. Frunze hosted the opening of an exhibition titled "The Image of M.V. Frunze in the Art of Palekh." This event is timed to coincide with the celebration of the first museum in Kyrgyzstan dedicated to the memory of Frunze. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the exhibition includes 14 unique illustrations created by Palekh masters using the traditional technique of Palekh miniature, which is
The film "Beshkempir," directed by Kyrgyz filmmaker Aktan Arym Kubat in 1998, has been included in the updated list of the 100 best Asian films created since 1996. This was announced by producer Altynai Koichumanova. The list was prepared as part of the Busan International Film Festival and published in a special edition of the anthology "Asian Cinema 100," dedicated to the festival's 30th anniversary.
On November 7, a presentation-discussion dedicated to the museum's inclusive initiatives titled "Tactile Space" will be held at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. According to the museum's information, the project called "Creating an Inclusive Museum Space for the Visually Impaired through Tactile Sculptures" was initiated by A. Naizabekova in 2023 and involves the creation of six tactile copies of famous sculptures.
At the age of 62, after a prolonged illness, Mukhtarbek Satarovich Kyrbashov, who headed the Jalal-Abad Regional Philharmonic named after T. Tynibekov, passed away. This information was published on November 5 by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Mukhtarbek Kyrbashov was born on November 30, 1963, in the village of Oktyabr, located in the Suzak district. In 1986, he graduated from the Jalal-Abad Cultural College named after B. Alykulov, where he obtained a degree in "folk
The Directorate for National Sports, operating under the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, has announced the start of a competition for the best design of ceremonial attire for participants in the opening of the VI World Nomad Games. Participation in the competition is open to designers, fashion designers, costume artists, as well as creative teams with unique original developments.
In accordance with the order of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, an official delegation of Kyrgyzstan has been formed to participate in the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference. This delegation will travel to Samarkand (Uzbekistan) from October 28 to November 14, 2025, according to the document signed on October 24, 2025, under number 629.
On November 4, an event was held at the National Academy of Sciences dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of Turgunbay Sadykov — a sculptor, People's Artist of the USSR and Kyrgyzstan, academician and professor, as well as a Hero of Socialist Labor and a master of monumental sculpture. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, representatives of government agencies, employees of artistic associations and scientific institutions, as well as artists, art
The Osh Regional Art Museum named after T. Sadykov is launching a call for works from women artists working in various genres of contemporary and traditional arts for participation in the spring exhibition. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this event has been held at the museum since 2016 and will become a tradition. The opening of the exhibition will take place on March 5, 2026, in its halls.
On November 4, the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy organized a meeting titled "Art Dialogue," which brought together leaders and experts from the theater sector. This was reported by the ministry's press service. Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev participated in this event, along with representatives from the ministry, theater directors, leaders of entertainment organizations, artistic directors, experts, and other participants from the creative industry.
At the age of 76, Yuri Nikolaev, the legendary television host, passed away, as reported by ballet artist Nikolai Tsiskaridze. Yuri Alexandrovich Nikolaev was born on December 16, 1948, in Chișinău and died on November 4, 2025, in Moscow. He was not only a television host but also an actor who received the title of People's Artist of the Russian Federation in 1998. He grew up in a military family: his father, Alexander Silvestrovich, served as a colonel in the Ministry of Internal Affairs,
On November 3, a solemn opening of Hungarian Film Days took place in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Attending the event were the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, the Ambassador of Hungary Sándor Dorogi, as well as representatives of educational and cultural institutions, students, and local residents.
On November 4, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev held a meeting with the Ambassador of Tajikistan Nazirmad Alizoda. This information was provided by the ministry's press service. During the discussion, attention was drawn to the necessity of strengthening humanitarian and cultural ties, emphasizing that Kyrgyz-Tajik relations have deep historical roots and are based on common traditions and values.
On November 6, the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev will host the opening of an exhibition by artist Duyshobek Isakov. As part of the event, visitors will be able to see a variety of works, including graphics, paintings, and posters.
As part of the joint project "It Was Recently, It Was Long Ago" with the Central State Archive of Film, Photo, and Sound Documents (CSAFPSD KR, which is part of the Archive Service of the KR), AKIpress publishes unique archival photographs. This material highlights the theme "Everyday Life of the Kyrgyz."
The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy has summed up the results of the competition dedicated to the creation of cultural tourism products based on traditional crafts. According to the department, the goal of this initiative is to search for and develop original designs of cultural tourism goods that rely on traditional ornaments and craft skills, while combining them with modern design solutions.
According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, there are currently 21 professional theaters actively operating in Kyrgyzstan. Of these, 10 theaters are located in the capital, Bishkek, 2 are in the Jalal-Abad region, 3 are in Osh, 2 are in the Naryn region, and one theater can be found in each of the Batken, Issyk-Kul, Osh, and Talas regions.
According to data from the National Statistics Committee, in 2024, there were 42 cinemas operating in Kyrgyzstan, which collectively attracted over 3 million viewers. Last year, more than 232,000 screenings were held.
The film "The Dream of Reason," created by Kyrgyz director and film critic Talgar Zamir-Seyit, has been selected to participate in the Toronto Global Film Festival, which will take place in Canada from December 20 to 22, 2025. The filming of the movie took place on the Kamchatka Peninsula and resulted from international collaboration between Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Uzbekistan, and Russia. The uniqueness of the project lies in the fact that the entire film was shot on a mobile phone, which
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has announced a tender for the procurement of equipment for multimedia systems. According to information published on the government procurement portal, an unrestricted procurement method will be used.
Talantbek Tolobekov has been appointed as the director of the Department of Cinematography of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. This decision was made in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. Previously, this position was held by Ulan Adamaliev.
On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" hosted the presentation of the book "Manaschylar," which covers the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy over the last five centuries. This work was created by manaschy and the theater's director, Nurbek Talantbekov. The book contains a chronologically ordered list of manaschy, supplemented by verses written by manaschy Rysbaev Isakov, who also entered the Guinness Book of Records for his 124-hour performance of the
On October 30, a personal exhibition of the artist and sculptor Boobek Arykov, titled "Return to the Source," was opened at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Boobek Arykov completed his education at a city vocational technical school, where he studied wood processing. After that, he continued his studies at the Tashkent State Institute of Theatre and Arts named after Ostrovsky and the Almaty