The main goal of this project is to emphasize the importance of family values, as well as to reveal the beauty and talents of married women. Our focus is on Nurgul Nurkalieva, who lives in the village of Kara-Bulun, located in the At-Bashinsky district of Naryn region.
Nurgul was born in 1996 in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu and is currently on maternity leave. "I was an active student and studied well. Participating in school events was a normal thing for me—I organized concerts, wrote poetry, and sang. Teachers noticed my talent and advised me to consider a career in the arts. After graduating from high school, I enrolled in the capital's Institute of Arts named after Bүbüsara Beishanalieva for a degree in theater and film acting, but unfortunately, I studied there for only three months. During my studies, my aunt introduced me to my future husband. She and my uncle said, 'You are already grown up; let's introduce you to our neighbor.' I agreed to meet when I returned to my native village. He came with a friend and declared, 'Don't go to the city; we will take you anyway.' I replied that I wouldn't get married while I was studying," Nurgul recalls.
However, after the first meeting, she realized that her heart responded to his words. The next day, her brother advised her not to rush into marriage and sent her back to the city. However, soon her aunt and uncle reported that the young man had fallen in love and intended to marry. Nurgul initially didn't believe it, but he really came to the city. After discussing it with her friends, she agreed to further meetings. Soon her husband promised to make her happy. "Our parents blessed us, and we began our life together," Nurgul adds.
Nurgul admits that adapting to family life was not easy, but her husband and his family turned out to be kind people, which made the process easier. "We waited three years for children, and in 2018 our daughter was born, and in 2020, our second. However, life does not always go as planned. We separated and lived apart for a year and a half, me with the daughters. Fate did not allow us to part completely, and we got back together, realizing each other's value. Now we are happy; we have a son who is one year old—he brings us joy with his presence. We live together with my father-in-law and mother-in-law, who actively support my blog. My father-in-law, who often appears in my videos, has become a favorite among viewers," she shares.
Nurgul's husband, Manasbek Suynaliev, known in the village as Maksat, is engaged in horse breeding and is respected among the villagers. "He is often asked to help with horses. On our third wedding anniversary, we lost my sister-in-law and brother-in-law. We are raising their child as our eldest son. My father-in-law lost his wife in 2011, and later his daughter—this was a big blow for him. He is a cheerful person, but the loss has seriously affected him. I started making videos to distract him a bit. He dreamed of being on stage and singing, and now that dream is coming true," Nurgul recounts.
According to her, from the very beginning of their life together, she found it easy to communicate with her father-in-law. "I taught him to say 'Zynk.' He is a creative person: he tells 'Manas,' sings, and dances. We performed together at concerts. Now I shoot short videos, and he is always happy to participate. My husband and I bought a car, raised livestock, and plan to start building a house. Everything is going its own way. My father-in-law supports my blog and even bought me a new phone for filming. I am happy because I have a family, a husband who cares for us," said the resident of the At-Bashinsky district.
In the summer, their family goes to the jailoo, where they milk mares and sell kumis. "During the holidays, we set up a yurt at the winter corral, bring the horses, and milk them. Relatives and those wishing to strengthen their health come to drink kumis. We sell the excess at the market. In the future, I want to realize my dream of a career in film and become more well-known," Nurgul concluded.
