Hero Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul: What Do We Know About Him? Hero Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul was born in 1888. He died at the age of 68. Through his noble deeds and remarkable sports achievements, Kozhomkul immortalized himself for centuries. “Not knowing the past means not seeing the future,” goes the ancient Kyrgyz proverb. The son of a poor man. In his youth, he worked as a laborer for the wealthy. He was among the first chairmen of collective farms in the Kokomerensky rural council of Kyrgyzstan. For 20
The dramatic circle in Osh first emerged in 1914. Its organizers were Beknazar Nazarov and Jurakhan-aka Zainabiddinov. In 1918, a concert group composed of Uzbek teachers was formed for the first time. One of the organizers was Nazirhon Kamalov. These were harsh years in the struggle against the Basmachis. Young artists traveled with concerts to villages, conducted propaganda and mass work, and fought with the weapon of art against the enemies of the new government. The Osh troupe, which later
Naryn Regional Musical and Drama Theater named after M. Ryskulov In 1935, small theaters of collective farms and state farms were created, which served as the basis for the establishment of the regional theater. In 1939, after the decade of Kyrgyz literature and art in Moscow, the theaters of the Jumgal and Naryn districts were merged, and the Naryn Regional Drama Theater was established. In 1941, the Issyk-Kul Regional Drama Theater was disbanded and joined the Naryn Regional Drama Theater.
Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Abdylas Maldybaev The Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Abdylas Maldybaev has gone through a glorious path in its history, becoming the center of the musical culture of the republic. The beginning of Kyrgyz professional theatrical art is considered to be 1926, when the first musical and dramatic studio was established in Frunze (now Bishkek). Based on this studio, where mainly representatives of
National Academic Drama Theater named after Toktobolot Abdumomunov By the decision of the Central Committee of the Kyrgyz Regional Committee of the Bolshevik Party of the Kyrgyz Autonomous Region, for the purpose of agitation and propaganda of Soviet power among the mountain people, on October 11, 1926, a decision was made to create a musical-drama studio in the city of Pishpek. November 2, 1926, is considered the birthday of the theater. The first head of the studio was the actor of the
Circus in Bishkek on Frunze Street One of the many attractions of Bishkek is the State Circus, located on Frunze Street. It was built in 1976 according to the design of renowned architects L. Segal, B. Shardin, A. Nezhurin, and D. Leontovich. The establishment was opened on the initiative and with the funds of local authorities, as the circus was one of the most popular forms of entertainment for children in the Soviet Union. Before the construction of this building of the Circus, the previous
When was the Kyrgyz Youth Theater created? The Kyrgyz Youth Theater was established in the late 1920s. After existing for about fifteen years, the theater was closed in 1943. The reason for this was the death of the long-time chief director of the theater, Otunchu Sarbagisheva. During the Great Patriotic War, when a total shortage of personnel was a common occurrence, there was no one to replace the talented creative leader.
The puppet theater in Kyrgyzstan was established for the first time in 1938. For a long time, Kyrgyz children, as well as many adults, loved performances featuring a dancing wooden goat. The Kyrgyz also had other games reminiscent of various forms of puppetry. The most famous and beloved entertainer at the beginning of our century, a master of such games and an enthusiast of puppet theater, was Adamkaly Baybatyrov, who performed puppet shows for audiences even before the establishment of a
When was the Kyrgyz Philharmonic established? The Philharmonic was established in October 1936 on the basis of the folk instruments orchestra of the Kyrgyz State Theater. Founded in 1936 on the basis of the folk instruments orchestra, the Philharmonic did not have its own concert hall for many years. Concerts were held in the halls of "Komvuz," in a music school, in a tiny hall on Dzerzhinsky Boulevard, and in the hall of the Ministry of Agriculture. During the warm season, concerts
The Issyk-Kul Regional Musical and Drama Theater named after K. Jantoshov is currently the only professional theater in the region. According to archival data, the Issyk-Kul Regional Musical and Drama Theater named after K. Jantoshov was established in 1937. The organizer of the first creative team was K. Urmanbetov, along with his like-minded directors T. Kurmanov, D. Koychumanov, and B. Korolkov. The first actors of the theater included A. Zhankorozova, M. Junushev, A. Boobekov, A.
"Taberik" - Song and Dance Ensemble of the Palace of Pioneers and Schoolchildren named after K. Jakypov On April 6, 1957, the administration of the Frunze Palace of Pioneers and Schoolchildren decided to unite the disparate circles into a song and dance ensemble of the Palace of Pioneers and Schoolchildren named after K. Jakypov. In 1990, the collective was renamed the Children's Musical Theater "Taberik".
Russian Drama Theater Named After Ch. Aitmatov In 1935, the Government of the Kyrgyz Soviet Socialist Republic adopted a resolution to establish an independent Russian drama theater. Newspaper publications from those years reflect the significant importance attributed to this event. To this day, the State Academic Russian Drama Theater remains the only Russian theater in the Republic. The core of the troupe consisted of graduates from GITIS (teachers — People's Artist of the USSR N. N.
Bishkek City Dramatic Theater named after A. Umuraliev The Bishkek City Dramatic Theater named after A. Umuraliev is a non-profit organization established by the Bishkek city administration in the form of an institution. The theater was founded in 1993 by the People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic Arsen Umuraliev and theater critic Tsitsygma Umuralieva as an alternative to the academic forms of state theaters. The theater's program is aimed at different age groups of the urban
The memorial complex "Ata-Beyit" is a structural subdivision of the Bishkek city administration. The "Ata-Beyit" memorial complex is a cultural, tourist, and environmental protection institution created to ensure the preservation, restoration, study, and public presentation of a holistic historical, cultural, and natural complex, as well as material and spiritual values in their historical, cultural, and natural environment, for cultural and educational, and
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic Museum On May 6, 1998, a numismatic exhibition dedicated to the 5th anniversary of the introduction of the national currency of the Kyrgyz Republic was organized at the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, and in December 1998, the exhibition was transformed into the numismatic museum of the bank. The exhibition of the numismatic museum of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic features monetary signs that were in circulation in the territory of
Where is the Open-Air Sculpture Museum located in Bishkek? The Open-Air Sculpture Museum is located in the central part of Bishkek, where a beautiful oak park was established in 1980, and in the center of which a fountain called "12 bowls" was installed. The museum was created in 1984, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Kyrgyz SSR. All sculptures were donated to the city by Kyrgyz sculptors who participated in the international symposium of sculptors in
Where is the Chingiz Aitmatov Museum located? The Ch. Aitmatov Museum is located in the village of Sheker in the Talas region, not far from the border with Uzbekistan. In this village, the famous writer Chingiz Torokulovich Aitmatov was born in 1928 and lived for nearly two decades. The museum is situated in an old house where the great son of the Kyrgyz people spent his childhood and youth. In this same village, at the age of 14, Chingiz Aitmatov became the secretary of the village council.
Kyrgyz State Memorial House-Museum of M.V. Frunze This is the first museum in Kyrgyzstan dedicated to the life and activities of Mikhail Frunze, which was opened in Bishkek in 1925. This house was where he spent his childhood and youth. The original setting of that time has been preserved intact. Everything here reminds of the years when the future commander lived here.
House Museum named after A. Tokombaev Tokombaev is a well-known Kyrgyz akyn, poet, and composer. His house has been transformed into a museum dedicated to his life and work. He contributed to the standardization of the Kyrgyz language in modified Cyrillic. The museum hosted an exhibition in memory of the mass migration of Kyrgyz people to China in 1916, following the uprising against the tsarist regime. It is located in a two-story house surrounded by trees, on the street of the same name. The
Memorial House-Museum of Ishak Razzakov This museum complex was established not long ago, on December 25, 2005. The exhibition is entirely dedicated to Ishak Razzakov — a famous Kyrgyz politician and statesman. Razzakov is known for being the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the country. This great figure in the history of Kyrgyzstan has been awarded the honorary title of Hero of the Republic. Here, more than 300 photographs and over a hundred documents -
Art Gallery in Kyrgyzstan The Gapar Aitiev National Museum of Fine Arts is the main artistic treasure of Kyrgyzstan. First, let’s explain who Gapar Aitiev is. This individual is a source of pride for Kyrgyzstan. He was one of the first Soviet Kyrgyz artists, a people's artist of the Kirghiz SSR and the USSR. He is the author of poetic landscapes full of epic tranquility, such as "Collective Farm Yard," "Noon on Issyk-Kul," "Surroundings of Andijan," as well
Where is the Toktogul Literary Museum located? The Toktogul Literary Museum is located in the city of Bishkek. Toktogul Satylganov was a great Kyrgyz improvisational poet, virtuoso komuz player, and outstanding composer who lived in the last century. The museum showcases materials about the life and work of this esteemed figure of Kyrgyzstan, and it also houses his works. The museum was established on October 5, 1989, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Toktogul Satylganov.
The Cultural Center "Rukh Ordo" named after Ch. Aitmatov is a complex located on the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, in the city of Cholpon-Ata. The complex is named after one of the most famous Kyrgyz figures in the world — Chinghiz Aitmatov. It represents the main attraction of the city of Cholpon-Ata and the entire coastline, serving as a hallmark of Issyk-Kul. “Rukh Ordo” is the only open-air museum of its kind on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul in Cholpon-Ata. The complex was
Holy Sulaiman-Too The city of Osh is considered one of the largest and oldest cities in Central Asia. Sulaiman-Too is rich in historical and archaeological monuments and is located in the center of Osh. The mountain is shaped like a five-headed limestone outcrop, measuring over 1140 m in length and 560 m in width at its base, stretching from west to east. The height of Sulaiman-Too is 1175 m above sea level, 175 m above the city, with a length of 2 km and a width of 250 m, featuring 5 peaks,
The eco-resort "Kara-Bulak" is located 25 kilometers from Bishkek, at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level. Rooms: The eco-resort features 15 original cottages, each designed for 2 sleeping places. Each cottage is equipped with a bathroom with hot and cold water, a television, Wi-Fi internet, furniture, a mini-kitchen, and a terrace. You will also find myriad twinkling stars in the cottage, which you can enjoy thanks to the unusual ceiling with a glass "tunduk."
Farmer Guest Complex "Chon-Terek" - Kumys Treatment Center. The guest complex is located 45 km from Bishkek in the Zhylyamysh gorge, which is characterized by fresh mountain air, a pristine mountain river, and untouched nature, as well as guaranteeing a pleasant and impressive rest and a recharge of energy for a whole year. The complex provides vacationers with all the conditions: three meals a day, comfort, coziness, horseback riding, hiking, and a sauna. The healing properties of
Sanatorium "Cholpon-Ata" The sanatorium operates year-round and can accommodate up to 125 people at the same time, recommended for a peaceful family vacation and treatment. If your vacation spot is a golden sandy beach and a crystal-clear lake, you can be sure that the experience will be unforgettable!!! Sanatorium "Cholpon-Ata" State Residence No. 2 of the Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic offers a wide range of medical services and treatments, a swimming
Sanatorium "Tuya-Ashuu" The high-altitude health resort KNCG "Tuya-Ashu" is located at an altitude of 3200 meters above sea level. It accepts patients with anemia, thrombocytopenia, chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, allergic dermatitis, and psoriasis. The mountain air, hot water, four meals a day, as well as treatment with kumis and mare's milk are provided. The treatment course for patients residing in high-altitude conditions will last 21 days.
Belonging to the state concern "Kyrgyzaltyn" - this is one of the largest health resorts in Kyrgyzstan, located in the village of Bosteri, not far from the city of Cholpon-Ata. The sanatorium operates year-round and can accommodate 850 vacationers at the same time. "Kyrgyzskoye Vzmore" consists of a comfortable six-story sleeping building, the "Altyn" building, cosmonaut cottages, which are not intended for tourist accommodation, and a rest house that operates
Sanatorium "Kazakhstan" The "Kazakhstan" sanatorium is located in the Bosteri resort area of the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, at an altitude of 1610 m above sea level, in a park zone where Tien Shan firs grow. The sanatorium is situated in a fairy-tale beautiful park area, on the shores of the magnificent Issyk-Kul Lake.
Resort "Teplye Klyuchi". Located 35 km from Bishkek. The resort complex is situated at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level in the beautiful Alamedin gorge on the banks of the river of the same name, and will bring only positive emotions at any time of the year. On the territory of the recreation base, there are surface springs and wells with mineral water, the temperature of which is around 53 degrees. This water is widely used for the treatment of many diseases, including
Kereemet Resort Kereemet Resort is located in the town of Kochkor-Ata in the Jalal-Abad region, along the Osh — Bishkek highway, 525 km from Bishkek, 56 km from the regional center, 13 km from the district center, and 16 km from the Uzbekistan border. The town of Kochkor-Ata is situated on a plain (600—800 m above sea level). The climate is moderately continental, characterized by mild winters and dry, moderately hot summers. Healing and relaxing in a quiet, cozy, and incredibly beautiful
In one of the most ecologically clean areas of Kyrgyzstan - the Suusamyr Valley, the Kumys Treatment Center "Baytur" opened in 2011. Kumys treatment is a unique method of healing that is gaining increasing popularity due to its total impact on the human body. Suusamyr is a high-altitude plateau located at an altitude of 2200 meters, 160 km from Bishkek. Kumys and mare's milk from the Suusamyr Valley have been renowned for their healing properties since ancient times. It is
Tamga, Climate and Mud Sanatorium of the Ministry of Defense Located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, 330 km southeast of Bishkek, 75 km from Karakol, 39 km west of the village of Kyzyl-Suu, and 148 km from the railway station of Balykchy. It is situated at an altitude of 1684 m above sea level. The climate is moderately continental. Winters are mild, with an average temperature of -2°C in January. Summers are warm, with an average temperature of about +18°C in July.
One of the oldest sanatoriums in Central Asia, 'Issyk-Ata' is a health resort of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan. The resort is located 78 km from Bishkek. It is situated at an altitude of 1775 meters above sea level, in a narrow gorge of the mountain river Issyk-Ata. The summer at the resort is moderately warm, with an average air temperature in July of +16°C. The winter is moderately mild, with an average temperature in January of -5°C. There are one hundred and thirty
Kyrgyzstan Cardiology Sanatorium Located in the Alamudun district of the Chui region in the village of Tash-Dyobyo, 26 km south of Bishkek, in the northern foothills of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too, at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level. Established on the basis of a recreational facility that had been in operation for many years, for the rehabilitation of patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction. The initiator of the establishment of such a sanatorium is Academician M.M. Mirrakhimov. The
History The "Jalal-Abad" sanatorium is located in the south of Kyrgyzstan, 5 km from the city of Jalal-Abad at an altitude of 975 meters above sea level. The sanatorium is situated on the hilly foothills of the Syuren-Tyubinsky mountain range, which is part of the Fergana ridge on the western slope of the mountain. Since ancient times, it has been famous for its healing waters, which were known far beyond the republic. The local population was aware of the mineral springs of
Location of the Sanatorium "Djety-Oguz" Located on the northern slope of the Terskey Alatoo, in the Djety-Oguz gorge, at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level, near the Djety-Oguz rocks in the valley of the Djety-Oguz River, in one of the most picturesque areas with coniferous forests, 28 km from the city of Karakol and 392 km from Bishkek. A variety of medicinal plants and deposits of unique mineral waters have made this resort a favorite place for those who care about their health
Popular ski resorts of Kyrgyzstan are located in the Chui and Issyk-Kul regions, where the season lasts from October to April. Prices may change during the ski season
Taxi to the Issyk-Kul Coast Transfer prices for 2018: Transfer Bishkek-Issyk-Kul Sedan (1-4 people) - $50, 3500 som Minivan (6-7 people) - $65, 4500 som Microbus (15-18 people) - $95, 6500 som Distance 280 km. Travel time 3.5 - 4 hours. Transfer Almaty-Issyk-Kul Sedan (1-4 people) - $115, 8000 som Minivan (6-7 people) - $145, 10000 som Microbus (15-18 people) - $220, 15000 som Distance 490 km. Travel time 7, 8 hours. Phone: +996708664133
Perfect Trails for Skiers and Snowboarders The Norus Ski Complex has become a pilgrimage center for winter sports enthusiasts in Kyrgyzstan. First of all, "Norus" is a 40-minute drive along one of the most beautiful roads. Upon arrival, one of the most impressive experiences will be the ascent to a height via the cable car, with the option to stop at the height that seems most appealing for skiing. The ski trails are prepared in such a way that they open wide horizons for athletes of
Chunkurchak Ski Base This is a young but rapidly developing ski complex located 30 kilometers from Bishkek, in the picturesque Chunkurchak gorge. It is an excellent place for individual, family, and corporate recreation, as well as for organizing and conducting sports and entertainment events of various levels. The base features five modern chairlifts: a two-seater, a three-seater, and three four-seaters, with a total length of over 4.5 kilometers. The maximum length of the slopes exceeds 10
Information Note: As a hunting dog, the Taigan is versatile, demonstrating exceptional hunting qualities; it is used as a tracking and hound dog, and is characterized by its ability to work with both game and birds vocally. To this day, the ancient practice of hunting with a golden eagle has been preserved in Kyrgyzstan. The Taigan, possessing understanding and unquestioning obedience, has proven itself well in tandem with this majestic bird. For these qualities, it is especially valued by
The "Solutel" hotel offers you cozy hotel rooms equipped with high-tech amenities. The beautiful design of the rooms in neutral colors and the polite service of the staff will create a pleasant atmosphere for your relaxation.
The stylish bar "Times" is unique, primarily due to its location: the panoramic view from the 7th floor of the Ambassador Hotel will leave no one indifferent.
Toguz-Bulak is one of the prestigious ski resorts in the Chui region, located in the Issyk-Ata district. The resort is situated in the village of the same name, 44 km from Bishkek at an altitude of 2300 m.
