As she told a Turmush correspondent, she produces various types of sweets costing up to 3,000 soms, which brings her a stable income, especially during the season.
Elvira is married and raises three daughters and two sons with her husband. She was born in 1989 in the village of Taldy-Suu in the Tyup district, where she completed school. After that, she enrolled in the Faculty of Journalism at the Bishkek Humanities University, but due to family circumstances, she was only able to complete her second year. After getting married, she studied sewing at a vocational college in the village of Tyup.
While staying at home with the children, she engaged in sewing clothes, knitting headwear, and other small jobs, earning seasonal income. However, her desire to develop further led her to study confectionery. Three years ago, she purchased online baking courses, spending a total of 15,000 soms on them. These investments paid off completely, and now she has a steady income.
At first, Elvira prepared sweets for her family and relatives, receiving feedback from them. Over time, her confidence grew, and, as Elvira says, a year ago she received 100,000 soms through a social contract program. With the funds received, she bought the necessary equipment and opened a small confectionery. “Now I bake cakes, pies, and various types of buns. In the fall, for example, one client may order baked goods from me for 10,000 soms. This is much more profitable than just waiting for a benefit of 6,000 soms a month. For instance, the most expensive cake costs 3,000 soms, half of which goes to purchasing ingredients. In the future, I plan to expand my production, create jobs, and hire assistants,” Elvira Sultanbaeva shared her plans.
