Kyrgyzstan is home to many talented individuals who have achieved success in various fields. They have brought fame to their country in literature, space exploration, business, journalism, sports, and the arts.
Chingiz Aitmatov
Chingiz Aitmatov was one of the most famous writers of the 20th century. His works, including "Jamila", "The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years", and "The Scaffold", have been translated into dozens of languages and are considered world classics. Aitmatov explored themes of love, human values, and destiny while skillfully blending realism with philosophical and mythological motifs.
Salizhan Sharipov
Salizhan Sharipov was the first cosmonaut from Kyrgyzstan and traveled to space twice. In 1998, he flew to orbit as part of the Endeavour mission, and in 2004, he worked on the International Space Station ISS, where he also conducted a spacewalk. For his contributions to space exploration, he was awarded the title of Hero of Russia.
Olga Vidisheva
Olga Vidisheva is a Kyrgyz businesswoman who was included in Forbes' "30 Under 30" list of successful young entrepreneurs. She founded Shoptiques, an international online marketplace that allows people to shop from boutiques in the US and Europe. Her business continues to thrive in North America and Europe.
Bektur Iskender,
@bektouriskender
Bektur Iskender is the founder of Kloop.kg, one of Kyrgyzstan's most recognized news portal. He made media accessible to young journalists, allowing school students and university students to publish articles. In 2015, he spoke at a TED conference about how young reporters are transforming journalism in Kyrgyzstan.
Valentina Shevchenko,
@bulletvalentina
Valentina Shevchenko is one of the most decorated athletes from Kyrgyzstan. She is an 11-time world champion in Muay Thai, a 3-time world champion in kickboxing, and a 2-time world champion in MMA. Shevchenko started training at a young age and is now one of the top female stars in the UFC, where she continues to prove her skill.
Atai Omurzakov,
@atai.omurzakov
Atai Omurzakov is a dancer specializing in the electric boogie style who gained international recognition through talent shows. He amazed audiences in Germany, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Russia. After winning multiple competitions, he founded the dance trio "Tumar KR", which is now one of the most well-known dance groups in the world.
Argen Kerimov,
@argenby
Argenby is one of Kyrgyzstan's most famous bloggers. He became popular for his humorous videos, parodies, and social commentary, which have gained millions of views. His content is widely watched not only in Kyrgyzstan but also beyond its borders.
