Kyrgyzstan's People's Writer Kalkanbay Ashimbayev dies at 93
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Kalkanbay Ashimbayev, Kyrgyzstan's People's Writer, died on August 24 at the age of 93. The Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy announced his death. A farewell ceremony will be held on August 25 at 10:00 at the Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater named after T. Abdumomunov, followed by burial at Ala-Archa cemetery.
Key Facts
- Kalkanbay Ashimbayev was born on May 10, 1932, in the village of Kayyrma-Aryk, Ak-Suu district.
- He was a member of the Union of Journalists of the USSR and the Union of Writers of the USSR.
- Ashimbayev held the titles of People's Writer of the Kyrgyz Republic, Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Excellence in Public Education.
- The farewell ceremony is scheduled for August 25 at 10:00 at the Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater named after T. Abdumomunov.
- He will be buried at Ala-Archa cemetery.
Death Announcement
Kalkanbay Ashimbayev, Kyrgyzstan's People's Writer, died on August 24 at the age of 93. The Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy announced his death. Source 1 reports he died in his 94th year, while Source 2 states he was 93 years old.
Literary Career
Ashimbayev worked in prose, journalism, and feuilleton genres throughout his creative life. He was a member of the Union of Journalists of the USSR and the Union of Writers of the USSR. He received the titles of People's Writer of the Kyrgyz Republic, Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Excellence in Public Education.
Funeral Arrangements
A farewell ceremony will take place on August 25 at 10:00 at the Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater named after T. Abdumomunov. Ashimbayev will be buried at Ala-Archa cemetery.
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Kyrgyzstan's People's Writer Kalkanbay Ashimbayev dies at 93
