She began her life in 1992 in the village of Kök-Oy, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region. Later, the family moved to the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, where Medina married a local resident from the village of Boz-Uchuk. She received her education at the Ishenaly Arabayev University, specializing in applied informatics.
Currently, Medina lives in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, and is a homemaker, on maternity leave. She previously worked officially but is now fully dedicated to her family.
Since 2011, the Tokoev family has lived and worked in Russia, first in Moscow, and then, at the invitation of her husband's classmate, they moved to Kamchatka.
“I can confidently say that Kamchatka is my second homeland. It is an amazing city with clean air and stunning nature, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and volcanoes. In winter, there can be up to three meters of snow, which lasts until June, and summers can be cool. Nevertheless, I feel that this place is very close to me,” Medina shares her impressions.
A unique aspect of life here is the ability to drink water straight from the tap, which is very clean and does not form scale. “We have already gotten used to this, although you can only reach Kamchatka by plane or boat,” she adds.
Despite the presence of wealthy people in the city, they remain simple and friendly. “The city is small, and everyone knows each other, so you feel at home,” says Tokoeva.
According to her, Kamchatka stands out for its clean air and water compared to Kyrgyzstan. “When we lived in Moscow, we had to buy water, but here I have been using the same kettle for five years, and there has never been any scale. In Kyrgyzstan, many people install filters, but it is not so common here,” she explains.
This year, snow fell in record amounts—up to three meters. Spring arrives only by the end of May, and until then, the snow does not melt. In the last three years, summer temperatures have risen slightly, but there is still a lot of precipitation. “Autumn comes suddenly, and green plants delight the eye for a long time,” says Medina.
She also noted that earthquakes are not uncommon in Kamchatka. “I remember the earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 that occurred on July 30 or 31, 2025. We have already gotten used to it,” she adds.
In Medina's opinion, their family has achieved a lot: her husband found a job, and they were able to secure housing while living together. “It was difficult at first when we just arrived, but then everything fell into place. After Moscow, this place feels like a real paradise,” she recounts.
There are also many Kyrgyz living in Kamchatka, and they have their own traditions, including weddings with music and songs. “Our third daughter was born here. My husband works, and I take care of the household and sometimes sell bozo, as well as gift sets of dried fruits,” Medina shares.
Family plans include buying a house in Kyrgyzstan, starting their own business, and making a permanent move. “My husband and I have been together for 13 years, we have two sons and a daughter. In less than a month, we will have another son,” she concludes.
