This project aims to preserve family values and showcase the talents of married women. Today's heroine is Janara Mirlan kyzy, who lives in Toktogul.
Janara was born on January 21, 2003, in the village of Kara-Küngöy, located in the Toktogul district of the Jalal-Abad region. She has two older brothers and two younger sisters in her family. She graduated from school No. 16, named after Sultan Nurmanbetov, in the village of Ak-Tektir.
At 19, Janara married Nurbolot Chokoev, who is 9 years older than her and also from Ak-Tektir. "We met through a mutual friend. When we started talking on the phone, he always spoke while in the car. One day, I jokingly asked, 'Don't you have a signal at home?' — and he replied, laughing, 'It's embarrassing in front of my parents.' He lived in a place with poor reception and no internet, so he was looking for suitable spots to talk," she shares.
Our communication lasted only 10–15 days. At our first meeting, he said, 'I will steal you away.' I refused and told my parents. After a meeting of both families, we discussed everything and had a wedding a month later. They say people from Toktogul don't let good girls go — they try to keep them," Janara adds.
Janara notes that before the wedding, they did not have traditional matchmaking or an official proposal. "But his simplicity, determination, and ability to act immediately became the foundation for our happy family. Life is never without difficulties. When I was six months pregnant with our second daughter, we moved to Russia. It was a new life in a foreign country, and at first, it was very hard for us.
I thought, 'I will give birth in a hospital, like everyone else.' But fate had other plans… When the time came, the doctor said there were 15 days left until delivery. I wasn't worried, went to the store, bought everything necessary for the baby, prepared food, and went to bed late. Suddenly, I woke up from severe pain. I thought labor had started and asked my husband to call an ambulance. While I was getting dressed, I realized the baby was already coming. In fear, I shouted to my husband, 'Quick, catch the baby, don't let it fall!' and he replied, 'Hold on, we'll wait for the ambulance.' Just a few minutes passed, and my daughter was born. My husband cut the umbilical cord himself and was the first to hold our daughter. Amazingly, she was born healthy. Later, when we went to the hospital, the baby was placed in intensive care. Thus, in Russia, where there seemed to be good medical conditions, I gave birth at home. We realized that no matter what trials we have to endure, we must go through them with patience and faith," shares the resident of Toktogul.
Now, recalling that moment, Janara realizes that it was an unforgettable experience, despite the fear. "When my daughter turned 40 days old, I returned to Kyrgyzstan alone with two small daughters — it became yet another trial. My husband joined us after 3–4 months. Thank God, all of this is behind us. We have a happy family, a full and friendly life with two daughters — this is my greatest success. In my free time, I enjoy handicrafts, do tattoos, and cook various dishes. I manage the household and also strive to develop by creating posts and videos for my page, working on editing and content," she shares.
Gallery: Janara Mirlan kyzy.
