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Zholdosh Erkimbaev

In 1972, he joined the Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater. Over the years, he played leading roles in many productions, including “Madame Zhanyl”, “Tolubay Skeptic”, “Er Toshtuk”, “Mankurt”, “The Little Soldier”, and others.

From 1982 to 1989, he took part in international tours in Nicaragua, Afghanistan, and Mongolia, as well as in theater festivals held in Moscow, Almaty, Tashkent, Dushanbe, Kazan, Omsk, Shymkent, and Aktobe.

He performed the role of the Storyteller in the children’s TV program “Baby – Your Fairy Tale” on KTRK channel.

  • 1999 — Awarded the honorary title “Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic.”

  • 2016 — Received the “Inspiration” diploma on World Theatre Day (March 27).

  • 2021 — Conferred the title “People’s Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic.”

  • 2024 — Participated in the International Theatre Festival in Tehran (Iran) with the play “Er Toshtuk”, where he was awarded a Certificate of Recognition.

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Rabiga Kachkynova

Since 1968, she has been working at the M. Zhanhaziev State Puppet Theater, where she has gained extensive professional experience as a First Category Actress.

Over the years, she has created vivid and memorable characters in dozens of productions, including:

  • “Cheerful Friends” — Cat

  • “The Cunning Cat” — Old Woman

  • “The Angry Old Man” — Puppy

  • “The Loyal Friend” — Fox

  • “Egor the Dreamer” — Magpie

  • “Apata” — Puppy

  • “I Want to Know Everything” — Hippopotamus

  • “Tom Thumb” — Crow

  • “The Little Soldier” — Grandmother

2000 — Awarded the title “Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic”

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Nurbubu Musayeva

In 1973–1975, she graduated from the Theater School at the Kyrgyz State Academic Drama Theater named after T. Abdumomunov, where she studied under the guidance of the renowned director Boobek Ibraev and stage masters Gulshara Dulatova, Galina Ibraeva, Jumabek Kozukeev, Gulsara Azhibekova, Januzak Moldobaev, and others.

Since 1976, she has been a permanent member of the M. Zhanhaziev Puppet Theater troupe.

From 1982 to 1989, she participated in international tours in Nicaragua, Afghanistan, and Mongolia, as well as in theater festivals in Moscow, Almaty, Tashkent, Dushanbe, Kazan, Omsk, Shymkent, and Aktobe.

Throughout her career, she has played in nearly 100 productions, creating a gallery of over a hundred characters.

Among her notable roles: “Akyilkarachach”, “The Star Child”, “Dzhanil Myrza” (J. Sadykov), “Karagul Botom” (T. Abdumomunov), “Mother-Deer”, “Naiman-Ene (Tomogo)” (Ch. Aitmatov), “The Little Soldier”, and many others.

She also created characters and voiced the children’s TV program “Baby – Your Fairy Tale” on KTRK.

In addition, she is the author of scripts for New Year’s and festive productions for children, and in 2010 wrote the fairy tale “The Loyal Friend.”

  • 2000 — Awarded the title “Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic”

  • 2010 — Certificate of Honor of the Kyrgyz Republic

  • 2010s — Various diplomas and certificates

  • 2021 — Awarded the badge “Excellence in Culture”

  • 2024 — Participant of the International Theater Festival in Tehran (Iran) with the play “Er Toshtuk”, received a Certificate of Recognition

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Erkin Shikmatova

rom 1973 to 1975, she studied at the Theater Studio of the Kyrgyz State Academic Drama Theater named after T. Abdumomunov.

Since 1978, she has been working at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

Between 1982 and 1989, she participated in international tours in Nicaragua, Afghanistan, and Mongolia, as well as in theater festivals in Moscow, Almaty, Tashkent, Dushanbe, Kazan, Omsk, Shymkent, and Aktobe.

Throughout her career, she has created hundreds of roles, including:

  • Karagul — Karagul

  • Dreamy Egor — Egorka

  • The Little Boy — Grandmother

  • The Little Soldier — Grandmother

  • Birthday — Alena

  • MaaPaa — Hen and Girl

  • I Want to Know Everything — Monkey, Bird

  • Cheerful Friends — Happiness

  • Er Toshtuk — Grandmother

  • The Loyal Friend — Crow, Fox, and others

For many years, she also took part in children’s programs on the KTRK television channel.

  • 2006 — Certificate of Honor of the Kyrgyz Republic

  • 2009 — Awarded the honorary title “Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic”

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Ilyich Kasymbekov

A stage master with many years of experience.

Since 1987, he has been working at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

Over the years, he has created numerous vivid stage characters, including:

  • Cheerful Friends — Dog

  • The Cunning Cat — Commander

  • The Grumpy Old Man — Donkey

  • The Loyal Friend — Bear, Dog

  • Apata — Postman, Rooster

  • I Want to Know Everything — Hippopotamus, Lion, Crocodile

  • Naiman Ene — Zholaman

  • The Little Soldier — Lame War Veteran

  • The Loyal Friend (2010)

  • The Forest Guard – The Ant (2023)

For many years, he has also been a regular participant in New Year’s tree performances and holiday shows.

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Aman Mambetakunov

An artist of the highest category.

Since 2005, he has been working at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

Over the years, he has performed numerous roles in various productions, including:

  • The Cunning Cat — Commander

  • The Grumpy Old Man — Old Man, Donkey

  • The Loyal Friend — Bear, Man

  • Naiman Ene — Inzin

  • Tom Thumb — Grandfather

  • The Little Soldier — Film Projectionist, Flock of Sheep

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Nurzhan Toychikeeva

From 2012 to 2014, she studied at the B. Beishenaliyev University of Arts.

  • From the 1st to the 3rd year — trained under Satylgan Sazaev.

  • From the 3rd year until graduation — under Sairagul Esenbaeva and Bolot Tentimishov.

During her student years, she performed in:

  • Er Toshtuk — Gyulaim

  • The Marriage — Fekla Ivanovna

Since 2014, she has been working at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

She has performed in productions such as:

  • The White Ship — Child

  • Er Toshtuk — Kenzheke

  • Birthday — Akylai

  • Naiman Ene — Warrior

  • The Little Soldier — Myky

  • and many other roles.

In 2024, she was awarded the honorary badge “Excellence in Culture”.

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Ernis Adylbekov

From 2012 to 2018, in Bishkek, he graduated from the Faculty of Theater and Cinema of the B. Beishenaliyev Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts.

During his studies, he performed in:

  • Ch. Aitmatov Early Cranes — Old man Chekish

  • A. Vampilov The Elder Son — Father Misha

  • A. Sofronov The Son — Father

  • W. Shakespeare King Lear — Gloucester

  • 12 Days — Malvolio

  • and others

2018, Moscow — participated in the International Puppet Theater Festival organized by the S. V. Obraztsov Puppet Theater. In Ch. Aitmatov’s play Naiman-Ene, he performed a role that contributed to the theater winning the Grand Prix.

2022, Aktobe Region (Kazakhstan) — took part in the International Puppet Theater Festival Assalamu Aleikum with Ch. Aitmatov’s play The Little Soldier, playing the roles of the boy’s father and the soldier Toktosun.

2024, Tehran (Iran) — participated in the International Puppet Theater Festival with A. Temirov’s play Er Toshtuk. Each member of the troupe was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for their successful performance. E. Adylbekov played one of the main characters — the giant Kokdoo.

Since 2015, he has been working as an actor at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.
He has performed in many productions, creating more than a dozen roles, including:

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  • Jadeite — Bandit

  • Angel — Utyuy

  • Agatai — Bandit

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Nurgul Kulmanbetova

In 1997, she graduated from the Theater College at the Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater.

  • Acting master — People’s Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic Gulaiym Kanimetova

  • Puppet performance master — Honored Art Worker of the Kyrgyz Republic Burul Asakeyeva

Since the same year, she has been working at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

In the children’s TV show Rabayat, she performed puppet roles (a lamb, a kitten, and others).
In the 4th season of KTRK’s children’s project Reading Together, she played the puppet character of Bomposh the Bee.

From 2007 to 2010, she worked as a dubbing director at the State Translation Studio of OTRK.

From 2009 to 2013, she studied at the Faculty of Drama Directing at the B. Beishenaliyev Kyrgyz State Institute of Arts.
Her mentors were People’s Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic Zamir Sooronbaev and Honored Cultural Worker of the Kyrgyz Republic Aman Zhaparov.

  • Janish Kulmambetov’s Wild Young Ladies — role of the stepmother

  • Moscow Love — the migrant’s wife (episodic role)

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Munarbek Altynbek uulu

From 2010 to 2015, he studied at the Theater Department of the Faculty of Theater and Cinema at the B. Beishenaliyev Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts.
Mentor — Egemberdi Bekboliev.

During his student years, he performed in the following plays:

  • Farewell in June — Policeman

  • The Eccentric Fortune-Telling Book — Minister

  • Different Fates — Wanderer

After graduation, he worked at the Barpy Musical Drama Theater (Jalal-Abad), where he played the role of the Warrior in the play Tukubai.

Since 2017, he has been an actor at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.
He has performed in the following productions:

  • Ch. Aitmatov Naiman Ene — Jolaman

  • Ch. Aitmatov The White Ship — Momun the Old Man

  • A. Temirov Er Toshtuk — Er Toshtuk

  • The Ant – Guardian of the Forest — DangDun

  • Zh. Erkimbaev Merry Friends — Stray Dog
    and others.

  • 2023, Omsk (Russia) — International Theater Festival, role of Jolaman in Ch. Aitmatov’s Naiman Ene.

  • 2024, Tehran (Iran) — International Puppet Theater Festival, A. Temirov’s Er Toshtuk. Awarded a Certificate for Best Leading Role (Er Toshtuk).

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Taalaibek Mukambet uulu

In 2014, he graduated from the Theater Studio at the Toktobolot Abdumomunov Kyrgyz State Academic Drama Theater.

In 2015, he began his creative career at the Sharshen Termechikov Theater of Satire.

Since 2019, he has been working at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.
He has performed in more than a dozen productions, including:

  • Birthday — Sukhrop

  • Er Toshtuk — one of the Maamyt brothers

  • Hello! — Old Woman and Bird

  • The Adventures of Aldar Koso — Bai and Aldar Koso

  • The Little Soldier — Borosh

  • Merry Friends — Puppy
    and others.

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Guliza Musabaeva

From 2016 to 2021, she studied at the B. Beishenaliyev Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts.

Since 2021, she has been working at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

She has performed in the following plays:

  • A. Temirov The Ant – Guardian of the Forest — Dragonfly

  • A. Temirov Er Toshtuk — Kuyun Mamyt

  • Ch. Aitmatov The Little Soldier — Zhibek

  • Ch. Aitmatov The White Ship — Old Woman
    and others.

She has participated in international festivals.
In Tehran (Iran), she was awarded a Certificate of Recognition.

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Burulsun Dubanbek kyzy

From 2016 to 2021, she studied in the Acting Department, Faculty of Theater and Cinema at the B. Beishenaliyeva Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts.

Since 2021, she has been working at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

She has performed in the following plays:

  • A. Temirov Er Toshtuk — Witch

  • A. Temirov The Ant – Guardian of the Forest — Bee

  • Ch. Aitmatov The Little Soldier — Jeengul

  • The White Ship — Bekey

  • L. Moldalieva Aldar Koso — Karachach
    and others.

She actively participates in cultural events of the community.

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Valentina Annikova

She is an actress, director, and teacher of the highest category with many years of experience.

Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR (since 1983)
People’s Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic (since 2022)

Since 1973, she has been working at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

Roles in Plays:

  • The Snow Queen — Kai

  • Buratino — Buratino

  • Little Red Riding Hood — Little Red Riding Hood

  • The Rhinoceros and the Giraffe — Giraffe

  • The Scarlet Flower — Alyonushka

  • The Little Elephant — Little Elephant

  • Adventures of the Little Ostrich — Little Ostrich

  • Bird’s Milk — Masha, Clever Elena, Little Devil

  • Egor the Dreamer — Egorka

  • Forest Clocks — Hare

  • The Cunning Fox — Fox
    …and others

  • Productions and Directorial Works:

  • Uncle Ferda (1993)

  • Hunter from Talas (1993)

  • Adventures in the Forest (1994)

  • The Magic Bucket (2009)

  • Happiness for Everyone! (2010)

  • It Can’t Be?! (2014)

  • The Tale of Tsar Saltan by A. S. Pushkin (2023)

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Lyudmila Gorokhova

An artist of the highest category.

Since 2014, he has been working at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

Roles in Plays:

  • The Scarlet Flower — Alyonushka

  • Dori-Dori Captain — Captain

  • Aladdin’s Magic Lamp — Princess Budur

  • The Star Boy — Boy

  • The Little Mermaid — Horse

  • The Cunning Fox — Hare

  • Kytsyk-Mytsyk — Marina

  • The Merry Traffic Light — Girl, Kulan

  • Hello — Piglet

  • Puss in Boots — Little Hare

  • The Grateful Crane — Unzu

  • Masha and the Bear — Grandmother, Hare

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Sharapat Kadyralieva

In 1995, she graduated from the B.B. Beishenalieva Kyrgyz State Institute of Arts.

Since 1995, she worked as an actress at the Naryn Musical Drama Theater named after M. Ryskulov.

She performed roles in plays: Kurmanjan Datka, Tenirim Manas, Unutulgus Kundor, Zhylaandaar Khan’sy, and others.

She participated in all theater concerts as a soloist of the national orchestra and as a komuz player.

Since 2007, she has been an actress at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

She is the author and director of New Year performances and festive show programs for children.

She represented the theater at international festivals in the cities of: Kazan, Ashgabat, Aktobe, Almaty, Moscow.

With the play Tomogo — Grand Prix (Moscow).

  • Teremok

  • Yegorka – the Dreamer

  • This Cannot Be

  • Adventures of the Little Hare

  • Sunny Bunny

  • Aladdin’s Magic Lamp

  • Alice in Wonderland

  • The Tale of Tsar Saltan

  • And many others.

Since 2024 — Assistant Artistic Director of the theater in the Russian-language troupe.

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Yryskeldi Zhakypbekov

2013–2018 — studied at the B. Beishenalieva University, Faculty of “Actor of Dramatic Theater and Cinema, Teacher”.

Teachers and mentors: People’s Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic A. Abdykalykhov, B. Tentimishev, S. Esenbaev.

Performed in plays: Üylönüü, Scapin’s Adventures, Kyz Küyöö.

2016–2018 — actor at the National Russian Drama Theater named after Ch. Aitmatov.

Since 2019 — actor at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

  • Traffic Light

  • Puss in Boots

  • Sunny Bunny

  • Hello

  • Alice in Wonderland

  • Masha + Misha

  • This Cannot Be

  • The Tale of Tsar Saltan

  • The Wanderer Krantz

  • Pure Universe

  • And others.

Pure Universe

Jafar’s Magic Clock

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Aizharkyn Duishembieva

2016 — graduated from the B. Beishenalieva Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts.

Since 2016 — actress at the Musa Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

  • Grateful Crane

  • Puss in Boots

  • Cunning Fox

  • The Tale of Tsar Saltan

  • Alice in Wonderland

  • Kuyruchuk

  • Hello!

  • Sunny Bunny

  • And others.

Crow (live plan) in the play Snowmen.

Participation in a master class by South Korean puppeteer director Yu Dong, where the practice of animating a paper puppet character was worked on.

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Elmira Kerimkulova

At the M. Zhanhaziev State Puppet Theater since 2009.

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Dastan Eshimbekov

2018 — graduated from the B. Beyshenaliev Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts (KSUCA).

In the second year, received an award for Best Male Role in the play The Marriage.

Mentors: Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic Bolot Tentimishov, Sairagul Esenbaeva.

Worked for two years in the private theater “Melnitsa”.

Since 2020 — actor at the M. Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater

  • Sunny Bunny

  • Traffic Light

  • The Tale of Tsar Saltan

  • The Wanderer Krantz

  • The Little Prince

  • Alice in Wonderland

  • The Dwarf Nose

  • and others.

TV series Choochun Kishi — role of Lawyer.

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Eleman Abakirov

2019 — graduated from the B. Beyshenaliev Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts.

Mentor: Egemberdi Chalabayev.

Since 2023 — actor at the M. Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

  • Don’t Fly Away

  • Alice in Wonderland

  • The Wanderer Krantz

  • The Little Prince

  • Puss in Boots

  • Traffic Light

  • and others.

  • District Officer Marat

  • Zhalgyz

  • Choochun Kishi

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Gulzana Erkimbaeva

1997 — graduated from M. Kurenkeev Music School (department: choir conductor).

2007 — graduated from MAUPFiB higher education institution, specialty: Organization Management.

Since 2008 — works at the M. Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

  • And the Day Lasts Longer Than a Century (based on the novel by Ch. Aitmatov) — Naiman Ene

  • Alice in Wonderland — Alice

  • The Tale of Tsar Saltan — Tsarina

  • The Wanderer Krantz — Princess

  • Puss in Boots — Princess

  • The Little Prince — Rose

  • The Grateful Crane — Geisha, Crane, Death

  • and more than a dozen other roles

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Mairam Momuntaeva

At the M. Zhanhaziev State Puppet Theater since 2014.

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Karina Sarkosyan

At the M. Zhanhaziev State Puppet Theater since 2014.

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Anastasia Karelina

1997 — graduated from SMAI (Studio-Workshop of Acting Arts) under the guidance of G. D. Kirillov, specialty — actor of dramatic theater and cinema.

1997 — graduated from KRSU (Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University), Bachelor’s degree in Philology.

Worked at MST (Youth Slavic Theater).

1998–2001 — TV program Good Morning, Channel One (Russia).

2001–2002 — company Internews (Kyrgyzstan).

Culture and arts reviewer at ZAO “Evening Bishkek Publishing House”, website vb.kg.

Winner of the First Republican Competition of Young Playwrights (works: “The Third Bench to the Left of the Entrance…”, “Snow Tale About Happiness”).

Since 2023 — actress of the Russian group of the M. Zhanhaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater.

  • Alice in Wonderland — Aunt Caterpillar (live plan), ensemble scenes

  • The Little Prince — airport administrator, drunkard, dancer, ensemble scenes

  • Don’t Fly Away! — snowman (live plan)

  • Traffic Light — mother, teacher, zebra

  • The Tale of Tsar Saltan — Swan Princess

  • Puss in Boots — Princess

  • Snow People — snowgirl

  • The Wanderer Krantz — robber, knight of the White Daisy Castle

  • and others

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