However, on social media, some residents of the village are opposing the change of its name. In response to the appeals from local residents, the district state administration reported that on December 30, 2025, a collective statement regarding the renaming of Dmitrievka to Esirkemish was submitted to the head of the village administration.
The discussion of this issue took place on January 22, 2026, where about 250–270 people gathered. As a result of the meeting, it was decided to bring the issue of renaming to the session of the rural council.
At the session held on January 23, 2026, the deputies finally approved the renaming of the village of Dmitrievka to Esirkemish.
A correspondent from Turmush learned the reasons that prompted local residents to advocate for the renaming. According to the district administration, Esirkemish was once a bey, and it was in the place of the current village of Dmitrievka that he wintered with his people. Tagai-biy, mentioned as an ancestor, had sons Bogorston, Koylon, Kylzhyr, and other children from different women. Scientific studies show that the Solto clan, to which Esirkemish belongs, is part of the Kyrgyz ethnic group and has its roots in medieval Southern Siberia.
The structure of the clan is complex and includes several subdivisions. The main lines descend from Kuntuu, Kultuu, and Chaa, who are considered the sons of Solto. Kuntuu had seven descendants, known as "Zheti ata Kuntuu." The descendants of Kultuu represented a separate volost in the early 20th century.
Among the descendants of Chaa-biy are Talkan with his sons and Boloqbay, who formed one volost with Tata and lived in Issyk-Ata.
The descendants of Boloqbay, such as Bayseit, Butosh, and others, continue the lineage, which has increased over time. As a result, Jakyp, who was left as the only son after the tragedy, had 11 sons from three wives, who became the foundation for new clans.
These historical data help to understand from which ancestor Esirkemish originated and who continues this lineage, according to information provided by local authorities.
