At Secondary School No. 9 named after Abdykadir Sadykov in Naryn, a student with a unique name stands out — Shabyldiev Asset Akylovich. Asset not only has a sonorous name but also demonstrates outstanding results in academics and sports. A Turmush correspondent spoke with him about his ambitions and the significance of his name.
The komuz produced in Batken is in high demand not only in other parts of Kyrgyzstan but also beyond its borders. Masters of akyn and singers from all over the country strive to obtain this particular instrument. Begali Talipov, who lives in the village of Kyzyl-Bulak in the Kadamjai district, began making komuz in 2010.
A resident of the village of Okhna in the Orozbekovsky ayil district of the Kadamjai region, Mutabar Dooronova, grows flowers at home and earns income from it. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that growing flowers has become not just a hobby for her, but the meaning of her life.
In the Alamedin district of the Chui region, 40-year-old resident of the village of Archaly, Nurlan Tentimishov, has been breeding purebred Arashan sheep for less than a year. However, thanks to the support of a friend who has dedicated 20 years to this breed, Nurlan was able to immediately form an elite herd. Recently, a unique video caught the attention of social media: the birth of twin lambs through a surgical operation. The farmer shared the details of this story in an interview with a
Zhibek Kadyrbekova is a talented designer from Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, who creates modern ethnic outfits from felt and leads a "designer-stylist" club. She was born on April 7, 1997, in Kara-Kul. In 2003, she began her education in the 1st grade at secondary school No. 3 named after M. Frunze, which she successfully completed in 2014 with a special certificate. In the same year, Zhibek enrolled in the Kyrgyz Technical University named after I. Razzakov in Bishkek,
In the Chuy region, in the Panfilov district, farmer Bektur Junushaliev, who became the champion in apples at the republican forum, is actively developing the tourism sector in his village located at the foothills of the mountains. Currently, the republic is hosting the forum "Agrodialog - 2026," where 46-year-old Junushaliev from the village of Chaldybar presented his experience and ideas aimed at developing tourism.
The head of Library No. 2 in the village of Kenesh, Kocborbay Isyk-Ata district, Mira Emilbekova, was surprised that Ambassador Jumagul Soodanbekov valued a book at one cow. A Turmush correspondent spoke with her.
In the Naryn region, a talented young performer stands out — Ainazyk Abytalipova. From an early age, she has immersed herself in the world of national art and the music of the komuz, and even now, despite her young age, she is achieving significant success in this field. Ainazyk, who recently turned 13, is a 5th-grade student at the komuz department of the Children's Art School named after J. Sheralieva, located in the At-Bashy district. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she
In Osh, at the site of the old iron market, a blacksmith workshop operates, where the traditions of this craft are passed down from generation to generation. Here, many blacksmiths work, creating a variety of goods necessary for everyday life. Among them are true veterans who have been working in this field for nearly half a century. One such master is Rustam Turgunov.
A resident of the village of Orgocor, Suündük Asanalieva, decided to pursue the craft of felt-making after retiring, a passion she has had since her youth. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that she creates a variety of felt products and hosts tourists in the famous summer pasture of Kök-Jaiyk during the summer. Suündük was born on September 14, 1968, in the village of Tilekmat, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. She was the seventh child in a
Kurmanbek Zhantaev, a resident of the village of Kayyndy-Bulak in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, has been engaged in the production of biohumus for over 15 years. “I grow apples, apricots, currants, raspberries, and other fruits in my garden. Realizing that organic fertilizer is essential for their growth, I started producing biohumus. We use it for our own needs, and sell the excess. The price is 25 soms per kilogram, and we offer a discount to wholesalers — 20 soms. The main
A resident of Kara-Balta celebrates 50 years in the choir. On February 14, a jubilee was held for Alla Timofeevna Rudenko in Kara-Balta, who turned 90 years old. She is a woman whose life path has become a symbol of an entire era, filled with trials, hard work, and devotion to music.
On February 15, 2026, the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan will be commemorated. The conflict in this country lasted from 1979 to 1989. One of those who experienced these events is Zhyrgalbek Isabaev from the village of Boz-Bulun, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region. He began his service in the army at the age of 18.
In the city of Osh, among bathhouse enthusiasts, there is a figure known by the nickname "Parshchik," which is more famous than his real name. Almanbet Zairov, who is 42 years old, is a teacher by profession. However, outside the walls of the educational institution, he is recognized as a master of the bathing art, capable of transforming an ordinary visit to the bath into a sacred ritual of purification.
The educator from the village of Ak-Zhar, Bektursun kyzy Medina, shared with a Turmush correspondent her observations on how children in kindergartens perceive information and develop. In her opinion, modern children are often hindered by the extensive use of mobile phones.
In the village of Kenges, located in the Japalak rural district of the city of Osh, lives 26-year-old Daniel Kuttubek uulu. He is engaged in breeding and training thoroughbred horses, as well as selling them. He shared this with a Turmush correspondent. Daniel acquires horses that have not yet participated in kok-boru, trains them to play, and then puts them up for sale. He is a graduate of the law faculty of Osh State University.
In the Batken region, in the village of Chon-Talaa, lives a talented seamstress and sewing machine repair specialist, Nasiba Topchieva. She began her career as a seamstress but soon faced a problem: the constant need for a technician to repair equipment prevented her from focusing on her work. This situation prompted her to decide to undergo training in the capital, and since then, she has been successfully engaged in this craft for six years. With the increasing number of seamstresses and the
Zhibek Ablaeva, a family doctor from the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, shared her unique experience from her medical practice. She was born on March 8, 1951, and completed her studies at a medical college in 1973, obtaining a degree in dentistry.
Nurse Nurzhamal Mamytkazieva, who works at the FAP in the village of Beysheke in the Kemin district of the Chuy region, recalls her first steps in the profession. For an entire year, she had to walk daily between villages. This journey was not easy: Nurzhamal crossed mountains and passed by cemeteries. For almost 40 years, she has dedicated her life to medicine, and recently she spoke with a correspondent from the Turmush publication. Nurzhamal was born on September 22, 1967, in the village of
In the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, in the village of Arpa-Sai, where most residents are engaged in agriculture, Abdygany Karabashev constructed a tractor from parts of "Daewoo Tico" and "Zhiguli" cars over the course of three months. This device was created to ease the labor on agricultural plots. As Abdygany himself noted, his tractor has compact dimensions, making it ideal for working in the garden, as it easily maneuvers between trees.
Turmush continues to present materials about former and current employees of law enforcement agencies in Kyrgyzstan. In November 2025, it will be 101 years since the establishment of the Kyrgyz militia. Talantbek Jumadylov lives in the city of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region. He dedicated 36 years of his life to working in the internal affairs bodies.
In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, there live spouses Mirbek Maniyasov and Gulzat Izakova, who have been together for 24 years. Their story began in 1999 when they were studying at the Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev. Two years after starting their relationship, they got married. Their wedding was modest, but over the years of their life together, the couple has built a strong family, raising three sons and a daughter. Despite both having a background in history, their
31-year-old Kubanych Barat uulu from the village of Ming-Chynar in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region has been growing strawberries for four years and earning a living from it. Although this type of farming is rare in the region, he has established year-round cultivation—both in winter and summer.
Temirbolot Tynychebekov, originally from the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, works in the field of dentistry. He was born on September 18, 2000, and is currently married.
Avazbek Soyuzpahtal uulu, residing in the Suusamyr Valley of the Jayil District in the Chui Region, has been engaged in breeding Areshan sheep for four years. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, he noted that previously he would get about 35 kg of meat from one ordinary sheep, whereas now castrated Areshan rams can yield up to 80 kg.
59-year-old Rinat Ümötaliev, residing in the village of Dolon in the Tyup district, has been managing a fish farm for five years. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, he shared that he has dedicated over 30 years of his life to teaching.
A resident of the Aiyl district of the Aitmatov region in the Talas region, Syimyk Bakir uulu, is engaged in breeding pedigree cows. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, he shared that initially they tried to keep various types of livestock on their farm — horses, sheep, bulls, and others. “But it turned out that breeding pedigree cows was the most convenient for us. The advantage of pedigree livestock is that they are purebred animals: they are taller, produce more milk, and
Tilek Kambarbekov from the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region is a hunter. He learned shooting and hunting from his father, Kambarbek Attokurov, who was once one of the best hunters in the At-Bashinsky district.
In the Chuy region, Viktor Yartsev founded the only weapons museum in Kyrgyzstan. Today, any visitor can see the exhibition in Viktor Yartsev's store.
Aizat Syrgak kyzy, a native of the village of Aral in the Talas region, currently lives in the city of Talas and works as the executive director of the Chess Federation of the Talas region. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, Aizat shared that she graduated from the Kyrgyz State Law Academy — both her bachelor's and master's degrees — with honors. By profession, she is a lawyer and has worked in her field. However, in recent years, her work has been related to chess: she
Kanykey Iminova, a resident of the village of Ken-Bulun in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region, has dedicated her life to teaching. Kanykey was born on January 2, 1979, in the village of Don-Aryk, located in the Chui district. In marriage with her husband, they raised four children: three sons and a daughter. "My daughter is already married, the eldest son is also married and lives separately. The second son is in the 10th grade, and the youngest is in the 7th. My husband and I met on
Kamchybek Chotoev is one of five children in his family, and they have all been interested in technology since childhood. The airplane weighs 250 kg and can carry up to three people. Together with fuel, its total weight is about 500 kg. A round trip to Bishkek will require approximately 80 liters of gasoline, and the maximum altitude it can reach is 4000 meters.
54-year-old Abdykarim Abdildaev, who lives in the village of Chak in the Chon-Alai district of the Osh region, has been engaged in camel breeding for over 20 years. He continues the tradition of his father, having inherited from him the skills of caring for these animals and deriving profit from them.
In the Batken region, in the village of Chon-Kara, 39-year-old Eldar Yusubaliev and his 34-year-old wife Zaripa Bazarbaeva are now raising nine children. Recently, their family welcomed a ninth daughter, whom they named Sabina. Eldar Yusubaliev shared his joy: “Thank God, both my wife and the newborn are doing well. We have six daughters and three sons. The oldest child is already 15 years old. If it pleases the Almighty, we will be happy to continue expanding our family,” he noted.
The spouses from the Kyzyl-Oktabrsky Aiyl Aimak of the Kemin District in the Chuy Region, Cholponbaev Tabyldy Kodoevich and Cholponbaeva Mayramkul Kalikovna, have been married for over 50 years. As Mayramkul apa shared in a comment to Turmush, after getting married, she took care of two mothers-in-law at once. Her husband was born in 1953 in the Kemin District, while she was born in the Ala-Buka District of the Jalal-Abad Region. "My parents are originally from Kemin. During the Soviet
Nurlan Jumabaev, a Kyrgyzstani, has been living in the city of Karaganda, Kazakhstan for many years. He is engaged in hunting, fishing, and also in hardening his body.
59-year-old Bazarali Maksutov, who lives in the village of Intymak, has been producing kumis and milking mares even during winter days for six years. A Turmush correspondent spent time with him to learn about his work.
Nurilya Akylbekova from the village of Kyzyl-Suu, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, has been creating traditional Kyrgyz crafts, such as shyrdaks, for the past few years and organizing master classes for foreign tourists, introducing them to the unique culture of Kyrgyzstan. She was born on February 12, 1961, in the village of Orgochor in the same district. After graduating from the Y. Gagarin Secondary School in 1977, Nurilya trained as an accountant at one of the
Suyorbek Mamytov, a farmer from the Uzgen district of the Osh region, is actively developing breeding sheep farming, focusing on quality rather than quantity. His farm has 35 breeding sheep. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, the farmer shared that his journey in sheep farming began with a small herd of 10-15 sheep. He started with the Gissar breed and now takes care of "Ala-Too" sheep. "I became passionate about farming and established my farm 3-4 years ago. Now my
In the city of Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, lives 60-year-old Kamo Kazantsev. According to him, he has now dedicated himself to his favorite hobbies—craftsmanship, jogging in the park, and motorcycle trips to the mountains. He shared his life story in an interview with a Turmush correspondent.
In the Chui region, in the Panfilov district, students of the K. Tilebaliev boarding school actively care for birds during the winter months. In this context, a Turmush correspondent spoke with the kids. 12-year-old Alinur Akylbekov, a fifth-grade student, shared his experience in caring for birds. He noted that many different species inhabit their area, and he finds them very interesting. "I often think about how they survive on cold days when it snows or rains. Once, together with my
Nazbu Kalikova, a 60-year-old resident of the village of Uchkun in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, has been dedicated to handicrafts for 48 years. Despite having a disability of the second group and suffering from polyarthritis, Nazbu continues to earn a living by creating and selling a variety of knitted items.
Elvira Turumkul kyzy, a resident of Karakol, is known for her knitting skills, creating unique footwear and stylish women's bags. This year, she presented her works for the first time at the city's largest winter fair, where her creativity attracted many buyers, as she told a Turmush correspondent. Originally from the village of Bayzak in the Naryn region, Elvira was born in 1991. After finishing school, she began her career as a seamstress. In 2013, she got married, and now she and
Marat Iliyasov, a resident of the village of Ala-Bash, shares his experience of labor migration, which lasted a full 10 years. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, he talked about the challenges he faced and how he returned to his homeland. “I am from a mountainous area and was born in the village of Ala-Bash. After the work in the village ended, I went to Russia to earn money. Migration was a tough trial, and at times I had to deal with a severe lack of funds,” he recalls.
Kahar Eshkoziev, residing in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, is engaged in breeding a unique breed of cows that were delivered to Kyrgyzstan from Scotland by plane. He specializes in the Aberdeen-Angus breed, which is focused on meat production. Starting with two calves, his herd now exceeds 50, and the total number of cows on the farm has reached 130.
Sovetbek Asekov, a resident of the village of Korumdu in the Tyup district, along with his son, opened a fish farm. About a year ago, they began developing this new venture, using a pond with an area of 2 hectares for fish farming.
Kubanychbek Almamotov, a 63-year-old resident of the village of Zhashasyn in the Kyz-Köl district of the Jalal-Abad region, has been passionate about hunting for over two decades. For him, hunting is not a job but a beloved hobby. Local residents know him as a resilient and attentive person, earning respect among his fellow villagers.
Life in the Regions: Ulan Tölömüshov surprises people by breaking the ice and swimming in the lake during winter. Even in the harshest frosts, he breaks the ice on Lake Dolon, where the ice thickness reaches 15–20 cm, and swims underneath it. This amazes the local residents.