Saty Eshalieva raised her children together with her husband, Toktor. They met while studying at a medical college. While her husband dedicated himself to medicine, Saty apa managed the household and raised their large family.
Generations of the Eshalieva family
Saty apa's family continues the medical tradition: five of her daughters also chose the medical profession. Currently, the age difference between the eldest and youngest child is 20 years — the eldest daughter is 70 years old, while the youngest son is 50.
The 90-year-old woman herself maintains her vitality through an active lifestyle. According to Saty apa, the secret to her good health lies in constant movement. She continues to help her children raise her great-grandchildren.
Context
The events take place in the village of Zhon-Aryk in the Talas region, which has a population of 280,500 as of 2025.
