Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

The title Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyz:Кыргыз Республикасынын Баатыры) is a state award of the Kyrgyz Republic.

History
It was established on April 16, 1996 by the law "On the establishment of state awards of the Kyrgyz Republic". As of June 2014, 23 people have been awarded the title.

Notable Recipients

 * Tugelbay Sydykbekov, the patriarch of Kyrgyz literature - February 4, 1997
 * Chingiz Aitmatov, writer and public figure - February 4, 1997
 * Turgunbay Sadykov, sculptor - February 4, 1997
 * Salizhan Sharipov, Russian pilot-cosmonaut - February 3, 1998,
 * Turdakun Usubalijev, Leader of the Kirghiz SSR - October 14, 1999
 * Sabira Kumushalieva, actress, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic - August 22, 2000
 * Akbaraly Kabaev, Kyrgyz Construction Manager - August 22, 2002
 * Kurmanbek Arykov, Kyrgyz Construction Maneger - August 22, 2002
 * Asankhan Dzhumakhmatov, composer - January 26, 2003
 * Mambet Mamakeev, Kyrgyz surgeon - November 24, 2004
 * Absamat Masaliyev, Leader of the Kirghiz SSR - June 25, 2005
 * Suyunbai Eraliev, poet - October 31, 2006
 * Sooronbai Zhusuev, poet - February 16, 2007
 * Tolong Kasymbekov, writer - February 16, 2007
 * Ernst Akramov, an outstanding Kyrgyz surgeon and public figure - November 20, 2009
 * Kuliyipa Konduchalova, prominent public and public figure - September 18, 2010
 * Dooronbek Sadyrbaev, Kyrgyz film director, writer and public figure - October 27, 2010
 * Iskhak Razzakov, party and state leader of the Kirghiz SSR - December 29, 2010
 * Alisbek Alymkulov, Minister for Youth Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic - August 28, 2011
 * Mutalip Mamytov, Kyrgyz neurosurgeon - August 28, 2011
 * Tashtanbek Akmatov, Politician - March 12, 2013
 * Zhusup Mamay, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic - May 30, 2014
 * Almazbek Atambaev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic (from 12/01/2011 to 11/24/2017) - November 27, 2017