The national team of schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan performed successfully at the XXII International Zhautykov Olympiad, held in Almaty from January 10 to 15, 2026 (IZhO2026), winning two gold, three silver, and six bronze medals.
More than 600 schoolchildren from 16 countries participated in this competition, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Romania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Indonesia, India, and Uzbekistan. Kyrgyzstan was represented by 33 participants.
The following students received awards in various categories:
1. Ariet Akimov, 8th grade, “Gazprom Kyrgyzstan” — gold medal in mathematics.
2. Arlan Sayat, 8th grade, “Gazprom Kyrgyzstan” — gold medal in mathematics.
Coaches: Mamat Ishmatov, Bekzhol uulu Zholdubai.
3. Daniyar Akimkanov, MOE “Sapat” — bronze medal in mathematics.
Coach: Susarbek Baibayev.
1. Yan Bobrus, 10th grade, “Gazprom Kyrgyzstan” School — silver medal in computer science.
Coaches: Anatoly Ignatiev, Evgeny Kichak.
2. Ali Arapov, 10th grade, Seitek STEM — silver medal in computer science.
3. Adilkhan Kadyrov, MOE “Sapat” — bronze medal in mathematics.
4. Ramazan Mananov, 10th grade, Seitek STEM – bronze medal in computer science.
5. Abdullakhan Abdirasulov, 10th grade, Seitek STEM – bronze medal in computer science.
Coaches: Kylychbek Uraimov, Aydar Munduzbaev.
1. Aitegin Emilbekov, 11th grade, “Gazprom Kyrgyzstan” School — silver medal in physics.
2. Temirkhan Saliev, 11th grade, “Gazprom Kyrgyzstan” School — bronze medal in physics.
3. Umar Tutashbaev, 10th grade, “Gazprom Kyrgyzstan” School — bronze medal in physics.
Coaches: Turgunbek Omurkanov, Andrey Sidorenko, Altynbek Almurza uulu.
Medals among the IMPACT coaches were also awarded to:
1. Nursultan Eshperov, “Gazprom” Olympic Center — gold medal in mathematics.
2. Nazar Kyrgyzbaev, “Gazprom” Olympic Center — gold medal in mathematics.
3. Makhamadkhan Ishmatov, “Gazprom” Olympic Center — silver medal in mathematics.
4. Aydin Asankadyrov, “Gazprom” Olympic Center — bronze medal in mathematics.
5. Zholdubai uulu Bekzhol, “Gazprom” Olympic Center — bronze medal in mathematics.
1. Andrey Sidorenko, OK “Maarif” — gold medal in physics.
2. Chyntemir Sabirov, “Nano” Olympic Center — silver medal in physics.
3. Turgunbek Omurkanov, “Gazprom” Olympic Center — bronze medal in physics.
In the team competition, the “Gazprom” Olympic Center took first place and was recognized in the nomination for “Best Team.”
