“When they said, ‘We respect you as a journalist and follow your broadcasts,’ I was a bit taken aback. I couldn’t help but ask, ‘What’s the matter?’ To which they replied, ‘Stability.’ This was unexpected for me, as I also strive for stability,” he shared his thoughts.
Kyazov noted that, pleased with the common desire, he began to joke, and the GKNB employees laughed sincerely. However, soon troubling thoughts arose in his mind: “Like a child at the dentist — first the doctor smiles and praises, and then suddenly starts treatment. Will it turn out that these friendly people will first amuse me and then ‘pull out’ my tongue?” he recounted.
The conversation lasted about an hour and a half. Following the meeting, Kyazov concluded that he should strengthen his contribution to achieving stability.
In conclusion of his publication, the journalist noted that he was invited to contact the GKNB if necessary and was escorted out of the building.
It is worth mentioning that Kyazov's latest podcast with former chairman of the GSBEP, Syimyk Zhapikeev, caused significant resonance in Kyrgyz society. During the discussion, topics such as "mankurtism" and the works of Chingiz Aitmatov were raised. Zhapikeev, in particular, stated that Aitmatov's works could be called "five-kopek stories" that do not inspire anything greater.
“I haven’t read the story about the mankurt, but it’s not such an outstanding plot. There are talented authors who create truly captivating stories. For example, works about the first teacher or about the collective farm — these are ordinary, uninspiring narratives. After watching a movie with Bruce Lee, you feel the desire to repeat his tricks, to become just like him,” added the former head of the GSBEP.
These statements sparked a heated discussion, resulting in deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva and the Union of Writers of Kyrgyzstan calling on law enforcement to provide a legal assessment of Zhapikeev's words.
