He received his education at the Kyrgyz-Turkish University "Manas," completing his studies in the field of "economics and accounting." In 2024, he will be one of 874 graduates of this educational institution. In addition to his profession as an accountant, Sultanmurat continues his studies at the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn in the faculty of "public and municipal administration," with the intention of engaging in political activities in the future and contributing to the development of his country.
Sultanmurat first visited Belek in 2023 during the summer holidays, and this year he returned by contacting an agency that helps with employment in Turkish hotels. He obtained a work visa and continues to work.
His older sister Lira, also a graduate of "Manas" and recognized as the "best graduate" of 2020, advised him: "Go work during the holidays — it will help you earn money for housing and food." Sultanmurat also wanted to assist his parents by completing the construction of their house.
He has been working for three months now, and his contract is for six months, until the beginning of November. If he shows good results, the management may offer him to stay for a longer period. However, after a year, he will still have to return to Kyrgyzstan to extend his visa.
Sultanmurat shares his impressions of life in Turkey and compares it to Kyrgyzstan. He notes: "They say there are no bad nations, only bad people. Here there are both good and bad, but unfortunately, there are fewer good ones. Turks are not as hospitable and generous as Kyrgyz people. The youth here are less religious, and respect for the elderly is not as developed. Turkey is not like in the series." He tries to adopt positive traits, such as love for the homeland and respect for the laws.
Sultanmurat also noted that working conditions in Turkey are much better than in Kyrgyzstan, where employers do not always provide the necessary conditions for workers. He describes how everything in Turkey is strictly scheduled, and tardiness is not tolerated.
In his opinion, Turkey is a strong country with functioning laws, although high taxes and expensive internet create some inconveniences. "In fact, when you are abroad, you especially feel the value of your homeland," he says, emphasizing that in Kyrgyzstan, the internet is accessible and of good quality, and electricity rates are among the lowest in Central Asia.
Sultanmurat is convinced that Kyrgyzstan has the potential to become even stronger than Turkey thanks to its educated and energetic youth.
He emphasizes that in Turkey, people are judged by their character and behavior: "If you are not independent and persistent, you will be laughed at and used." Overall, he believes that Turkic peoples have a hot temperament and that sometimes conflicts are inevitable.
He was also surprised that in Turkey, there are no distinctions between men and women in work. Sultanmurat urged Kyrgyz guys to support Kyrgyz girls by helping them with hard work.
Communicating with tourists, he uses several languages: Turkish, Russian, English, and sometimes Kyrgyz. Once, his boss asked him to explain to Russian guests that there was no baby food, and Sultanmurat successfully handled this task.
As for his name, Sultanmurat shared that his mother chose this name after reading a story by Ch. Aitmatov. "She decided that if she had a son, she would name him Sultanmurat," he says, adding that in Turkey, he is often simply called Murat.
There are many Kyrgyz people in Belek, and Sultanmurat often meets with his compatriots, plays football, or has lunch with them in cafes that serve Kyrgyz cuisine.
"I would like to make a significant contribution to the development of my country and advocate for the interests of Kyrgyz people on international platforms," he concluded.
Sultanmurat grew up in a simple family. His father, Akylbek Mamytov, worked at a sawmill and is now engaged in livestock farming, while his mother, Tölösh Jeenaliev, has worked as a nurse for a long time. He has four older sisters and one younger sister who is studying to become a doctor. His parents always emphasized the importance of education and personal development, which influenced his desire for self-improvement.
