This year, awards were given for 40 registered cases of violations. Since the beginning of this initiative, 171 individuals have received recognition for their efforts in curbing illegal hunting of the snow leopard and wild ungulates, as well as for the confiscation of illegal weapons.
The Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Akyl Toktobaev, emphasized that supporting biodiversity and protecting nature remain key priorities of the state environmental policy.
List of awardees:
- Beishenbek Tyumenbaev (22,000 soms) — game manager of the Jeti-Oguz district. Confiscated illegally hunted ibex in the village of Sary-Oy, Issyk-Kul region. A lawsuit was filed for 300,000 soms, 150,000 soms were recovered;
- Baktygul Takeev (14,000 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. Awarded for two cases: in the Ton district, confiscated two smoothbore firearms, with a lawsuit filed for 50,000 soms for each case;
- Kairat Bekboosun uulu (10,000 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. Confiscated a rifle in the Jeti-Oguz district. A lawsuit was filed for 100,000 soms;
- Erlan Asanaliev (7,500 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. Confiscated a smoothbore firearm from a local resident in the village of Tosor. A lawsuit was filed for 50,000 soms;
- Kairat Askarbekov (22,000 soms) — game manager of the Ak-Tala district. During a raid, confiscated meat from an illegally hunted ibex. The lawsuit amount was 300,000 soms;
- Urmatbek Abykanov (10,000 soms) — game manager of the Kemin district. During a raid, confiscated illegal weapons from a poacher together with representatives of NABU. The weapons were confiscated and handed over to the police;
- Aydarbek Tilebaldy uulu (22,000 soms) — ranger of the Chon-Alai district. Confiscated an illegally hunted ibex. A lawsuit was filed for 300,000 soms, the entire claim was recovered;
- Almaz Sultanov (7,500 soms) — ranger of the Nookat district. During a raid with NABU, detained a hunter with illegal weapons. A lawsuit was filed for 50,000 soms;
- Nurmat Moldobekov (14,000 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. Awarded for two cases: confiscated two smoothbore firearms on different days. The weapons were confiscated;
- Azamat Bokeshov (32,000 soms) — inspector of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service. Awarded for two cases: in the first, confiscated meat from an illegally killed ibex, in the second — a rifle. A lawsuit was filed for 300,000 soms for the ibex and 100,000 soms for the weapon;
- Kyazbek Sadirov (14,000 soms) — inspector of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service. Awarded for two cases: within a month, confiscated two smoothbore firearms. A lawsuit was filed for 170,000 soms;
- Mirlan Orozobekov (22,000 soms) — ranger of the Kochkor district. Confiscated meat from an illegally hunted ibex. A lawsuit was filed for 300,000 soms, 100,000 soms were recovered;
- Nurlan Okanov (10,000 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. During a raid, confiscated a rifle. A lawsuit was filed for 100,000 soms;
- Ulanbek Kadyrov (7,500 soms) — ranger of the Jalal-Abad regional department. Detained a poacher with illegal smoothbore firearms. The weapons were confiscated;
- Dostukbek Davletkaziev (10,000 soms) — ranger of the Talas regional department. During a raid, detained a poacher with illegal rifles. A lawsuit was filed for 150,000 soms;
- Zhenishbek Bektashov (22,000 soms) — game manager of the Osh regional department. Confiscated meat from an illegally hunted ibex. A lawsuit was filed for 300,000 soms;
- Tolonbay Karimov (22,000 soms) — game manager of the Aravan district. Confiscated meat from an illegally hunted ibex. A lawsuit was filed for 300,000 soms;
- Cholponbay Kasmanbetov (22,000 soms) — ranger of the At-Bashinsky district. Confiscated meat from an illegally hunted ibex. A lawsuit was filed for 300,000 soms;
- Joombart Ermekov (14,000 soms) — ranger of the Jalal-Abad regional department. Awarded for two cases: during raids, detained poachers with illegal weapons on different days. A lawsuit was filed for 100,000 soms for both cases;
- Alimbek Aydarov (10,000 soms) — game manager of the Aksy district. Confiscated a rifle. A lawsuit was filed for 100,000 soms;
- Nursultan Talantbekov (7,500 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. Confiscated a smoothbore firearm. A lawsuit was filed for 50,000 soms;
- Nurbolot Zhekshykeev (7,500 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. Confiscated a smoothbore firearm. A lawsuit was filed for 50,000 soms;
- Adyl Ishenbaev (7,500 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. Confiscated a smoothbore firearm. A lawsuit was filed for 50,000 soms;
- Kanybek Raimkulov (22,000 soms) — game manager of the Chui regional department. With the help of camera traps, detained poachers with two carcasses of illegally hunted ibex. A lawsuit was filed for 600,000 soms;
- Kanat Uzbekov (7,500 soms) — game manager of the Chui regional department. During a raid, detained a poacher with a carcass of a roe deer and illegal weapons. A lawsuit was filed for 50,000 soms;
- Emilbek Dzhaparov (10,000 soms) — ranger of the Chui regional department. Confiscated a rifle. The weapon was confiscated;
- Beishen Kydykov (7,500 soms) — ranger of the Jalal-Abad regional department. Confiscated a smoothbore firearm. A lawsuit was filed for 70,000 soms;
- Azatbek Mamytbekov (7,500 soms) — ranger of the Jalal-Abad regional department. Confiscated a smoothbore firearm. A lawsuit was filed for 60,000 soms;
- Ilichbek Charginov (7,500 soms) — game manager of the Talas regional department. Confiscated a smoothbore firearm. A lawsuit was filed for 50,000 soms;
- Kalyisbek Teltaev (22,000 soms) — inspector of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service. Confiscated a snow leopard skin from a local resident. A lawsuit was filed for 2 million soms;
- Zhorobek Kazakbaev (22,000 soms) — inspector of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service. Confiscated an illegally hunted ibex in the Naryn region. A lawsuit was filed for 300,000 soms;
- Kanybek Janibekov (22,000 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. Detained a poacher with five carcasses of illegally hunted ibex in the Ak-Suu district. A lawsuit was filed for 1.5 million soms;
- Akylbek Makeev (10,000 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. Confiscated a rifle. A lawsuit was filed for 100,000 soms;
- Asylbek Sydykov (10,000 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. Confiscated a rifle. A lawsuit was filed for 100,000 soms;
- Maksat Imankulov (10,000 soms) — inspector of the tourism and ecological squad. Confiscated a rifle. A lawsuit was filed for 100,000 soms.
This ceremony highlights the importance of the program aimed at empowering nature defenders. It serves as recognition of the work of individuals who risk their lives daily to preserve the unique biodiversity of Kyrgyzstan and protect the "ghost of the mountains" — the snow leopard.
