Kumushaliyeva was born in the village of Tokoldosh, which is today part of the city of Bishkek. She was one of a group of actresses known as the "Four Daughters of Tököldösh"; the other three were Darkul Kuyukova, Baken Kydykeyeva, and Saira…
What shapes Kyrgyz national identity? The answer is complex and personal, but one key element is the Kyrgyz national narrative. This includes the heroes and