Historical and cultural monuments of Karakol.

"An iron net was erected around the Kirghiz,
The Kirghiz fall
Into dungeons, forty arshins deep.
In the darkness were the brave men,
Their knees were covered with calluses,
Our freedom-loving Kirghiz
Began to grovel before the Kokandians.
Mocking, the Kokandians,
Like murderers, pounced
On the white-capped Kirghiz;
Especially cruelly raping,
They took living people instead of zyaket.
Especially five-haired girls
And, inhumanly ruining, the Kokandans began to kill the Kirghiz
Even at their own thresholds."

Recorded by junior research fellow of Institute of Linguistics of Academy of Sciences of Kirghiz SSR Abdrakhmanov R. in the summer of 1954. M. T. Aitbaev. "Historical and cultural ties of Kirghiz and Russian peoples." 1957.

Architectural monuments of local importance in Karakol.

Tagai Biy monument is located at an altitude of 1748 meters above sea level, in central part of city, 192 meters to west and slightly south of regional administration building, in square of streets: Toktogul, Zhusaev and Alybakov, in southwestern part of Omuken Sailyakunov square in city of Karakol, Issyk-Kul region. 
The Tagai Biy monument is a significant monument erected in the city of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, in honor of one of the founders of the Kyrgyz statehood of the 15th century. Tagay biy, also known as Mohammed Kyrgyz, played a key role in uniting the disparate Kyrgyz tribes, which contributed to the strengthening and development of the nation.
The monument was unveiled on November 11, 2011, in the central square of the city of Karakol. Interestingly, the monument itself was made seven years before the official opening, but the official ceremony took place only after the presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan, which took place on October 30, 2011.
The monument is located at the intersection of Toktogul and Alybakov streets, opposite the central department store (TSUM) of Karakol, which makes it easily accessible for both locals and tourists. The monument is a figure of Tagay biy, made in a traditional style reflecting the cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people.
The installation of the monument to Tagay biy in Karakol is important for preserving the historical memory and national identity of the Kyrgyz people. It serves as a reminder of significant events of the past and inspires future generations to preserve and develop the country's cultural heritage.
Tagai biy was born in 1469 or 1470 and is known as the leader who united the Kyrgyz tribes after the collapse of the Genghisid Empire. His work laid the foundations of modern Kyrgyz statehood, and the installation of a monument in his honor symbolizes recognition of his contribution to the history and culture of Kyrgyzstan. 
Geographical coordinates of Tagai bi monument: N42°29'29 E78°23'39

Authority and photos by
Alexander Petrov.