On November 7–8, in the village of Kochkor, at the Seyil Park near monuments to historical figures, an event was held to mark the Days of History and Ancestral Memory. Participants honored the memory of batyrs and statesmen whose fates are inextricably linked to this region, Turmush reports.
Historical Figures and Heritage
During the meeting, akimat representatives and Tashtanbek Kalpakov, a veteran from Zhanyi-Zhol village, spoke about the district's prominent natives. Among them were Khan Ormon Niyazbek uulu, who sought to create a Kyrgyz state, the sage Kalygul Bai uulu, and Törögeldi Abayylda uulu.
Special attention was paid to figures who fought for the republic in different eras. The participation of Kanat Ybyke uulu in the national liberation struggle of 1916 was noted. Ishenaly Arabayev and Bayaly Isakeev—prominent figures who participated in the creation of the Kyrgyz Republic but fell victim to Stalinist repressions—were also remembered. Additionally, participants emphasized the significance of the contribution of Turdakun Usubaliev, who served as the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kirghizia.
As part of the event, staff from the Osmonaly Sydyk uulu Historical Museum organized a thematic exhibition dedicated to Bayaly Isakeev, Ishenaly Arabayev, and other historical figures. A memorial prayer for the repose of souls was led by the imam-khatib of the Kochkor district, Zhenishbek Arzymkozhoev.
Event Participants
Employees of various institutions and enterprises, as well as students of the Zh. Toygombaev Professional Lyceum No. 15, participated in the memorial events.
