110 Years Since Urkyn: State and International Event Program Announced

Kyrgyzstan is set to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Urkyn event in 2026 with a comprehensive program of state and international activities. The Presidential Administration announced that these events aim to honor the victims and delve into the historical significance of the tragedy.

The commemorations will commence on August 8 with a memorial service at the monument dedicated to the victims of the Urkyn event, located in the village of Kyzyl-Dyykan in the Jayyl district of Chuy region. Following this, the events will transition to the "Ata-Beyit" National Historical Memorial Complex in Alamudun district. Here, a requiem accompanied by Quran recitation and other public events are planned to preserve historical memory.

A significant component of the anniversary will be an international scientific-practical conference scheduled for November 6-7, 2026, coinciding with the Day of Remembrance for Ancestors. This conference will gather local and international scholars to examine the historical roots and repercussions of the Urkyn event. Discussions will focus on its place in national consciousness and contemporary research perspectives.

The scientific forum's cultural program is set to include a theatrical performance and exhibitions centered on the Urkyn theme. These events are being organized by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, in collaboration with presidential representatives in the Chuy, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, as well as the National Academy of Sciences and several state universities. The overarching goal is to promote historical justice, pay tribute to the fallen, and ensure the deep study and transmission of national history to future generations.