This house is located at: Duyshieva St., 86b (intersection with Gorky/Kirov St.). It stands out against the backdrop of a quiet street, surrounded by old trees, with blue shutters and a roof darkened by time. Its history holds deep significance for the local population.
The construction of this house began in the last years of the 19th century when settlers from the Russian Empire started arriving in the region. At that time, Karakol was an important military-administrative center, and the need for housing for officials, doctors, and teachers was quite pressing.
Most likely, this house was built for an officer of the imperial army or a zemstvo doctor. The walls are made of durable brick, and the high ceilings and spacious rooms provided coolness in summer and warmth in winter. Inside, there were large Russian stoves that heated the rooms with firewood and coal.
After the 1917 revolution, the building did not go unnoticed by the new authorities. In the 1920s and 1930s, it could house the village council office, literacy classes, or even a temporary medical station. The house witnessed regime changes and the renaming of streets—from imperial names to Soviet and modern Kyrgyz ones.
During the Great Patriotic War, according to local residents, a female doctor evacuated from the Urals lived in this house. She received patients right at home, cared for them, and fed hungry children. Thus, the house became not only a witness to official history but also a manifestation of human kindness.
After the war, the building was again used as a residence. Its owners changed, but the spirit of its past remained. The original shutters and plaster, worn by time, are still visible. These walls have witnessed children's laughter, important conversations, and songs in Kyrgyz, Russian, and Tatar languages. Today, the house at Duyshieva St., 86, is a monument of architecture reflecting an era—from imperial architecture to Soviet communal heritage. It stands modestly, slightly darkened, as a living reminder that history is close by, not just in textbooks.
This property located at Duyshieva, 86, represents a historical building from the 19th century.
The building is a characteristic example of residential architecture of its time, reflecting the planning features, construction technologies, and decorative design.
The historical value of this object lies in its contribution to the formation of the architectural appearance of the city and the preservation of original constructive and artistic elements. It represents a sample of development from the early 19th to the mid-20th century, demonstrating the architectural traditions of that time.
The structure is connected to the processes of urban environment formation and the development of residential architecture. It has preserved decorative elements typical for residential buildings of this period. The main features of the compositional and coloristic solution, texture, materials, techniques, and dimensions are also significant.
The building is included in the register of architectural monuments of regional significance and has a protective zone where new construction that may alter its historical appearance is prohibited, and approval is required for any repair and restoration work,” the city administration noted.
Currently, the house belongs to Tekebaeva Rakhmat Syrtpaeva.
