Anna was born in 1982 in the village of Min-Kush, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region. She currently lives in the village of Baktyu-Dolonotuu in the Issyk-Kul region. Anna is a housewife and previously worked as a hairdresser. She received her primary education at the N.K. Krupskaya school in Min-Kush, and then, in 1995, moved with her family to Cholpon-Ata, where she completed her studies at the Kirov school.
Her mother, Elena, was born in 1958 in Moscow, but moved with her family to Kyrgyzstan at the age of three, settling in Cholpon-Ata, where she spent her entire childhood and youth.
Her father, Shakhtor, was born in 1951 in Min-Kush and spent his youth there.
After finishing school, Elena went to Min-Kush to enroll in an educational institution. At that time, Shakhtor was a well-known and respected figure in his village, practiced karate, and was held in high regard by the youth.
Elena was introduced to her future husband by a mutual friend, with whom she lived in a dormitory. Their romance was brief, but they decided to start a family. During the summer holidays, Shakhtor came to Cholpon-Ata and, following tradition, got engaged, after which he took Elena with him. Soon they got married and became parents to four children: three daughters and a son," Anna shared.
Anna got married at 19, while Oleg was 26 at the time. They met at one of the parties.
"Oleg showed me care, which indicated his feelings. He confessed his love during a conversation that seemed casual. We didn't have a lavish wedding, just a betrothal according to Russian traditions," she shared.
Oleg, born in 1975 in the village of Baktyu-Dolonotuu, also did not face opposition from his parents regarding their union.
"At first, we lived with my husband's parents, which was not easy, as it was a completely new family for me. Since I am Kyrgyz, my mother-in-law initially treated me with suspicion. However, over time, our relationship improved," Anna noted.
"Once, during a serious conversation, I was deep in thought, and Oleg asked, 'Are you thinking in Kyrgyz or Russian right now?'. This phrase became our family meme," she added.
Some Kyrgyz traditions were familiar to her due to her mother's Russian roots, but Oleg's family customs pleasantly surprised her: shared dinners and celebrations are important in their lives.
The couple notes that they have been together for 24 years. At one point, they had to leave their parental home and move into a rented apartment.
"We had three small children, and only Oleg was working. The financial situation was difficult; sometimes we didn't even have enough for the essentials, but we believed in a better future," Anna said.
Now they have three wonderful adult daughters, their own home, and a car. "We have reached a level where we can afford many things," she added.
Anna is also actively developing her blog on social media, finding inspiration in it. "I really love my home — it's a place that gives me strength," she concluded.
The couple dreams of traveling with their children, successful marriages for their daughters, and raising and spoiling future grandchildren.
