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- MumbaiRidersMumbai, India1,870 contributionsIn 2011 the statue statue of the great hero Manas the Magnanimous was installed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the independence of Kyrgyzstan. The height of the Statue of Manas with the pedestal is 17 m and 55 cm. It is a bronze statue depicting the national Hero Manas on horseback and next to the statue is the official flagpole of Kyrgyz Republic which was removed during my visit as construction work was in progress on the large ground in front of the Statue of Manas.Landmark Kyrgyz State History museum is in the background of the equestrian statue of Manas on Ala-Too Square.Written 2 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bozeman-DublinTrim, Ireland11,327 contributionsI saw this impressive Soviet-Style Monument on a walking tour of Bishkek It depicts a Krygyz hero carrying his horse on his shoulders in a show of defiance and strength. Its suitably situated outside the Spartak Stadium where the wrestlers practice.Written 21 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TAMAN1951Liberty Lake, WA8,357 contributionsGreat monument to those who fought for freedom.
Lot of history in a relatively short period of time.
These folks appreciate freedom.Written 8 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TravelerCentralFLAClermont, FL1,777 contributionsI visited the monument to Chingiz Aitamov when I was recently in Bishkek. The monument stands at the other side of Ala-Too Square from the statue of Manas the Great.
The monument has a nice statue of Aitamov who is a famous Kyrgyz author who wrote the novel, Jamila. Jamila is set in the Soviet era and is one of the most famous novels from that time. Aitamov also served as a judge for some of the famous Moscow International Film Festivals. He is one of the internationally known authors from Kyrgyzstan and as such is a national icon for the Kyrgyz people.Written 4 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - shiraziwineShiraz, Iran1,548 contributionsI like the meaning behind the statue and how it is done, i think this statue is one of the best of the cityWritten 26 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bozeman-DublinTrim, Ireland11,327 contributionsI loved this statue, its a reminder of past times and really impressive to see. Most of the central Asian states have pulled down their statues of Lenin, perhaps all of them? Except here in Bishkek.
Okay its been moved from its former position in front of the National Museum on Ala-Too Square to its current spot behind said museum. But in way it's in an even nicer location ow, especially with all the renovation on Ala-Too Square.
Anyway, I was very impressed with it and lingered quite a while.Written 21 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bozeman-DublinTrim, Ireland11,327 contributionsThis was a particularly striking Monument in a leafy park in central Bishkek. I loved the open space in front and backdrop of trees. Lots of lovely flowers made it even more appealing
I was alone at the time without a guide so I'm not able to explain who the Monument is for, just that it's a lovely peaceful place to be.Written 21 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bozeman-DublinTrim, Ireland11,327 contributionsI loved this statue of Kyrgyz hero Manas on a plinth high above a small plaza in front of Bishkek Philarmonic. Most pictures show the Manas Statue in Ala-Too Square, but I preferred this one which is about a ten minute walk from Ala-Too in the University quarter.Written 21 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MangoLoveCebu City, Philippines1,719 contributionsThis monument from the Soviet period was to commemorate the Soviet friendship of the Russians with the nations that they conquered and made part of the USSR (including Kyrgyzstan). It is a nice off-street park, but it has not been maintained at all (several parts of the marble facing are discolored and falling apart, for example), and one wonders how much the conquered peoples appreciated their "friendship" with the Russians (who left in droves back to Russia after independence). But the park has quite a few benches to sit on, and is a nice stop on a walking tour en route from Erkindik to the White House.Written 22 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrew M7,589 contributionsWe went to the local post office to post a package, and were surprised to see this jet to the left of the building. It is mounted on a short white pedestal in front of what appears to be a government building. We immediately recognised it as a Mig-21.As it is set back from the road between two buildings, it can easily be missed.The jet is painted white and has a few red stars on it.
It was developed after the Korean war, which was the first war that saw jet combat. It's first flight was in 1956.It once held the record as the most-produced supersonic jet aircraft in aviation history, The Mig-21 was the first Soviet jet to combine the characteristics of a fighter and interceptor. It had a major disadvantage of short range capability. The low cost of maintenance was the leading factor which led to over 10,000 of these jets being constructed. Even after six decades, these jets are still being used today.
This area is easily reached by walking from Chuy Avenue. and turning on Togolok Moldo Street, turn left again on Kiev Street. The monument is on the right hand side of the street, to the left of the bus stop which is in front of the post office. Note that it may not be easily seen from the street, so check the street numbers, as it is between 112-114. This is a busy area of Bishkek, with many cambos, small shops and F&B options. The nearest attraction is the Batken monument which is a 2 minute walk east on Kiev Street (note that the park is currently being repaired) and the White House on Chuy Avenue. The monument is accessible 24 hours and has free access.Written 26 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KVPFBishkek, Kyrgyzstan61 contributionsA little-known statue near the corner of Jash-Gavardia/Jibek Jolu (near Indian Embassy, and not far from the Western bus stop). Nice stop if you are in the Northern outskirts of town, or want to stroll into a new park.Written 10 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Firoz ULondon, UK574 contributionsAnother important statue in Bishkek commemorating the Batken incident. Kyrgyzstan is good at this and this statue is of a decent size and impressive to loom at.Written 7 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrew M7,589 contributionsThe Molodaya Gvardiya Monument is also known as young soldiers monument.They operated an underground resistance movement in the German-occupied Soviet city of Krasnodon, Ukraine. They carried out many acts of sabotage and resistance, until they were finally all tracked down by the Germans and executed.
The group was active for less than a year, and comprised both boys and girls.Their greatest achievement was the liberation of seventy prisoners from a concentration camp. The group was eventually betrayed by it's own members, and the Germans dumped their bodies in a mass grave.The activities of the group and the person responsible for their betrayal is still being questioned today.
The Russian writer Alexander Fadeyev wrote a bestselling book about the group, and in 1948 the young guards were immortalised forever in one of the most popular war movies of the same name i.e. Young Guards. The Director Sergei Gerasimov, also received awards for his scenes and interpretation of the story.In 1964, the film was re-released, but without the same success.
We had visited many Soviet war monuments, but had never seen one to the young guards in the many cities that we had visited, and found it strange to find this monument in Bishkek. There are quite a few monuments in Ukraine dedicated to the Young Guards.
The monument is located at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Jash Gvardiya Boulevard. It is a sculpture of two young soldiers with guns, standing atop a pedestal.On the pedestal base, there are two plaques. A small plaque with an image of Lenin, and a larger plaque which details the year that the monument was opened i.e. 1963. The Alley of Heroes is directly opposite the monument, and a short walk south on the same Boulevard, you will see the Talgat Bigeldinov monument. This area is approximately 2.5 km west of Ala Too Square, and I would advise taking one of the many buses that run in this direction.This statue is also used as a landmark for tourists taking the airport bus # 380, as the bus terminus is just across the road to the left of the statue.Written 24 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bozeman-DublinTrim, Ireland11,327 contributionsI passed this pleasant statue to a favourite Kyrgyz poet on a few occasions, situated as it is by the path in a leafy park in the centre of town. It was one of my favourite things about Bishkek actually, the numerous parks full of statues and monuments.Written 21 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrew M7,589 contributionsI had not intended to visit this statue, but passed by it on the way to Victory Park. My first thought was this man looks like a secret agent or spy. When I asked about him, he indeed played the role in action films. His name is Suimenkul Chokmorov, and he lived between 1939-1992.His most famous role was in "A Shooting at the Karash Pass" filmed in 1968. Other films in which he acted, include: Jamilya (1968); Extraordinary Commissar (1970); The Seventh Bullet (1972); I Am Tien Shan (1972).The Ferocious One (1974), The Red Apple (1975) and Dersu Uzala (1975).
He acted in films between 1968-1986.At the end of his career, he was a judge at the Moscow Film Festival. After retiring he spent leisure time painting. I found a few tributes to him online, but none in English. I hope to watch one of his movies soon. The statue was installed in 2017, so is fairly recent, is accessible 24 hours and free of cost.The area around the statue has beautiful flowers and the picturesque Harat's Pub is in the background. The nearest attraction is Revolution Square.Written 23 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
