According to the embassy, the memorial will be installed in the building of the National Innovative Technological School-Lyceum No. 5, named after Aydarkan Moldokulov, where Mandoki spent time during his scientific expedition in Kyrgyzstan.
“István Kongur Mandoki is an outstanding figure in the field of Turkology and Kipchak studies in Europe, and his contribution to strengthening ties between Hungary and Central Asia is hard to overestimate. He dedicated a significant part of his life to studying the history and culture, as well as the linguistic connections between the ancient Hungarians and Turkic peoples. In 2024, in honor of the 80th anniversary of his birth, the Hungarian Embassy plans to publish a book about Mandoki titled ‘Kоңурдун коңгуроосу,’” the statement notes.
Photo of the Embassy of Hungary in the Kyrgyz Republic
The creation of the memorial plaque-relief was undertaken by Kyrgyz sculptor Tamila Mamatova, known for her monuments to outstanding historical and cultural figures, including the monument “Aykol Manas” in the central square and the sculpture of Chingiz Aitmatov.
