For the past few years, this building has housed the office of the Red Crescent of Kyrgyzstan.
According to information provided by the mayor's office, the house was constructed in 1900 and is a significant example of civil architecture from the early 20th century. It is one of the oldest buildings in Karakol, dating back to the pre-revolutionary period when the city was becoming an important administrative and cultural center of the Semirechye region of the Russian Empire. Throughout the 20th century, it was used for various purposes, including medical and social needs during the Soviet period. Since the early 2000s, the regional branch of the Red Crescent of Kyrgyzstan has been operating here, providing humanitarian aid, implementing medical programs, training volunteers, and offering social support.
“This house is not just an office space, but an active part of the city's history. Its architectural features from the pre-revolutionary period and its ongoing social function make it an important monument of the cultural heritage of Karakol,” the statement notes.
The structure illustrates typical residential architecture from the late 19th to early 20th century, characteristic of small towns and villages in Central Asia. Its architecture harmoniously combines folk traditions and eclectic elements, such as the symmetrical design of the facade and shutters. Local climatic conditions were taken into account during its construction, and traditional building materials were used, making it a prime example of typical residential development from this period,” the statement adds.
