In a new publication of the "Тарых инсаны" ("Personality in History") section, the story of Kakin Abdyjaparova from the Naryn region is shared.
Material from the Turmush archive / Publication from 2025
Kakin was born in 1931 in the village of Shabdan, located in the Chon-Kemin district. Her father was Osmonkul, and her mother was a Kazakh woman named Akai. In 1948, after marrying Islam Abdyjaparov, she moved to the collective farm "Krasnoe Znamya," located in the At-Bashinsky district, where she and her husband raised 10 children.
Since 1940, Kakin worked on the collective farm, demonstrating outstanding results in poppy cultivation. In 1967, her efforts were recognized with the Order of Lenin.
According to her daughter, Ainura Abdyjaparova, her mother was hardworking and caring from a young age. "In those times, work on collective farms was done manually, and women worked alongside men. Naryn was an agricultural region, and people were actively engaged in livestock breeding. My mother was always an honest and conscientious worker. She was also a caring mother and a wonderful wife. In 1976, she was awarded the Order of 'Batyr Ene' for raising 10 children, and she was elected multiple times as a deputy in the Kara-Koyun Aiyl Kenesh. She passed away in 1999 after a long illness. Besides everything, my mother was a talented singer, weaver, and performer of folk songs. Today, her traditions are continued by her grandson, akyn Nursultan Maldybekov, who supports the art and heritage of his grandmother," Ainura shared.
Ainura noted that Kakin always taught her children responsibility and hard work, regardless of the circumstances. "She instilled in us the skills of embroidery and weaving, constantly repeating: 'Girl, wherever you go, always know that you can handle any task, even if you don't know how to do it.' Mom and dad were awarded a 'GAZ' ('Volga') car for their achievements in the 1957-1960s. When guests came to visit us, especially artists, she always tried to make everything perfect. She taught us that if you get married, your husband should take care of you, and it's important to maintain a cozy home. Even if we lost a needle, she insisted that we search for it, teaching us not to leave things unfinished. Mom always spoke about the necessity of being responsible and respectful. We, her daughters, try to follow her advice and continue the traditions she passed on to us," recalls Ainura Abdyjaparova.
