Adylbek Kochorkulov, a deputy of the local kenesha, has asked President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to help develop a major film about Cholponbai Tuleberdiev. According to Kochorkulov, Cholponbai Tuleberdiev is an outstanding hero of Kyrgyzstan who "covered a pillbox with his chest during the Great Patriotic War."

Reaction and next steps on the project

In response to the request, President Sadyr Japarov said the project requires further consideration.

About Cholponbai Tuleberdiev

Cholponbai Tuleberdiev is known as a Hero of the Soviet Union who served as a rifleman in the 363rd Rifle Regiment of the 160th Rifle Division of the 6th Army of the Voronezh Front. According to information, a documentary about his feat had already been made earlier.

  • Tuleberdiev played an important role during the Great Patriotic War
  • The hero's feat is compared to the feat of Manas

In previous coverage of the topic, the Sputnik Kyrgyzstan editorial team had already made a documentary about the hero.