November 7 is celebrated in Kyrgyzstan as the Day of History and Ancestral Memory. On this day, statesmen and citizens remember the centuries-long journey of the people, their struggle for freedom, and the formation of statehood.
Historical Memory and the Tragedy of Urkun
As reported by the Administration of the President of the KR, in his congratulatory message, Arslan Koichiev emphasized that national identity is based on the heritage of heroes who fought for independence. He noted that the path to creating Kyrgyz statehood was difficult and required self-sacrifice from ancestors.
"A particularly tragic page of our history remains the Urkun of 1916 – an unhealing wound in the people's memory, a symbol of blood spilled for freedom and great sorrow."
The State Secretary also pointed out the importance of the continuity of generations, who maintained the nation's spiritual core during harsh times.
Founders of Statehood
According to Koichiev, the foundation of modern statehood was laid by outstanding figures during the early years of the Soviet era. He listed key figures whose contributions determined the country's development.
- Imanaly Aidarbekovstatesman and public figure
- Abdykerim Sydykovstatesman and public figure
- Abdykadyr Orozbekovstatesman and public figure, the first head of state
- Zhusup Abdrakhmanovstatesman and public figure
