Originally from the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, he was born in 1998. Today, his home is in Warsaw, where he earns a living delivering food and goods ordered online. His wife, Saltanat, produces lavash, traditional unleavened flatbreads.
“My father, being passionate about music and playing the guitar, sent me to music school in my childhood. Later, I graduated from Muratala Kureneekev Secondary School and continued my studies at the Kalyi Moldobasanov Conservatory. Unfortunately, in my fourth year, I had to take an academic leave. I am very grateful to my teacher Akyl. Even in school, I started working as a teacher in music schools, and I have already accumulated 8 years of experience. Additionally, I performed at various events,” shares Kubanychbek.
He is the middle child of three brothers. After saving money for housing, he decided to leave Kyrgyzstan in search of higher earnings. Before his departure, his parents helped him and his then-girlfriend get married. Just three months after the wedding, the couple moved to Warsaw, dreaming of their own home or plot of land.
“The Polish language differs from Russian by only 5-10%. I like that people here do not live by the principle of ‘what will others think,’ which seems to help them stay young longer,” he says.
The climate in Poland is unusual and changes quickly: snow can turn into sunny weather in just ten minutes. It resembles the climate of Kyrgyzstan — it is often cloudy in autumn, winter, and spring. The economy of Poland is significantly more developed than that of Kyrgyzstan, but many Poles also leave for work abroad, as housing here is very expensive. They often seek jobs in countries like the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Kubanychbek emphasizes that the main difference from Kyrgyzstan lies in people's mindset — they do not get hung up on small things and behave more organized.
He is not very fond of the nature in Poland: there are many fields and forests, but few mountains. The streets in the country are clean because locals do not litter, and the authorities have instilled this habit in them. “As my father used to say: ‘They live within limits.’ For example, we can spontaneously go to Issyk-Kul, while Poles prefer to plan such trips in advance — they do not have the habit of acting impulsively,” he explains.
Kubanychbek also talked about how he and his wife encountered scammers. “They promised us a job in the Netherlands and demanded 1000 euros for processing the documents, after which they simply disappeared. We often changed jobs and sometimes had conflicts with employers, which led to dismissals. We packed our bags and looked for a new place,” he adds.
His father works as a plumber, his mother is a seamstress and restorer, his older brother is involved in acting and music, while his younger brother is studying finance and working at a bank. Kubanychbek's wife is also from Naryn, from the village of Ak-Kiya. The couple currently has no children.
Kubanychbek noted that there are not many Kyrgyz in Poland. “When you meet Kyrgyz on the street and greet them, they only slightly extend their hand, and that’s why many do not communicate with each other. If you suggest getting together, many do not take it seriously, as everyone is absorbed in work. The long time spent between home and work can be tiring, so there is a desire for more communication with compatriots,” he says.
In the future, Kubanychbek plans to buy a house and a car, as well as engage in something beneficial for his people.
