According to Mirbek Mambetaliev, the Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, the financial support for the cultural sector has seen significant growth. He stated that the budget allocated for the sector in the current year exceeds 10 billion som, marking a substantial increase from 2.3 billion som allocated in 2020.

Key Developments in Cultural Sector Support

Minister Mambetaliev emphasized the importance of culture, describing it as the spiritual development of the nation and the face of the state. He noted that this growth in funding is supported by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, which is strengthening the material and technical base of the industry.

Funding Comparison

2.3billion som
10+billion som

Improvements for Cultural Workers and Institutions

In addition to funding increases, the salaries of cultural workers were raised by 100% this year. Furthermore, 117 vehicles were acquired and handed over to the heads of district and regional cultural institutions. Musical education facilities also received 21 sets of musical instruments.

  • The plan for the coming year is to equip over 100 musical schools across the republic with musical instruments.
  • The Minister also addressed the need for repairs in regional cultural institutions, noting that the Ministry plans to repair and improve conditions in these buildings in stages.