Bishkek (AKIpress) – Died on October 18 at the age of 79 Aidarbekov Edil Aidarbekovich – one of the authors of the State Flag of the Kyrgyz Republic, Honored Cultural Worker, holder of the Dank medal, architect.
The press service of the Presidential Administration issued an obituary:
Edil Aidarbekov was born on February 21, 1947 in the village of Bosteri, Issyk-Kul district, Issyk-Kul region.
In 1970 he graduated from the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering of the Frunze Polytechnic Institute. In 1970–1972 he served in the Soviet army. After returning from service, he worked as an architect in the leading design institutes of the city of Frunze, the State Design Institute “Kyrgyzgiprostroy” and the Institute “Frunzegorproekt”.
Edil Aidarbekov’s professional activity was closely related to the design and construction of residential, public and civil buildings. He made a significant contribution to the development of urban planning and architecture in the country, and took part in the development of numerous standard and individual building designs. His work left a noticeable mark on the formation and development of the architectural appearance of our country.
Since 1976 he was a member of the Union of Architects of the USSR.
Over the years of professional activity, he participated in the development of a number of significant projects, including:
- theater workshops in the city of Frunze (1974);
- experimental base of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR (1975);
- shops provided in the houses of the “105” series (1975);
- nine-story residential building at the intersection of Sovetskaya and Toktogul streets (1976).
One of the most significant and unforgettable achievements of Edil Aidarbekovich in the history of the Kyrgyz people was his co-authorship in the creation of the State Flag of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Together with Bekbosun Zhaichybekov, Sabyr Iptarov, Zhusup Mataev And Mamatbek Sydykov he participated in the development of the draft of the State Flag – one of the most important symbols of independent Kyrgyzstan. This symbol, personifying the national identity, historical heritage and statehood of the Kyrgyz people, was adopted by the Supreme Council of the Kyrgyz Republic on March 3, 1992.
Edil Aidarbekov’s contribution to the development of the country’s culture and architecture received high state praise. In 2011, he was awarded the “Dank” medal, and in 2022, for special services to Kyrgyz culture and architecture, he was awarded the honorary title “Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic.”
In the last years of his life, Edil Aidarbekovich worked as a senior teacher at the Kyrgyz Institute of Civil Engineering named after N. Isanov, passing on his rich knowledge, professional experience and love for his chosen work to the younger generation.
Edil Aidarbekovich devoted his life to creativity, architecture and serving his people. He will forever remain in the history of Kyrgyz culture and architecture as a talented architect, a dedicated professional and a person who made a significant contribution to the creation of one of the main state symbols of our country.
His professional legacy, many years of work and contribution to the development of national culture and architecture are a valuable asset for future generations.
The bright memory of Edil Aidarbekov, his high human qualities and services to the people will forever remain in our hearts.
We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, colleagues and everyone who knew and appreciated him. We share the bitterness of this irreparable loss and mourn with you.
S.N.Zhaparov, M.A.Mamataliev, A.A.Kasymaliev, A.K.Koychiev, U.E.Mamatkanov, A.S.Kadyraliev, A.Dzhumagulov, M.Sh.Sherimkulov, T.S.Sadykov, S.S.Kasmambetov, Y.Y.Atazhanov, A.T.Tumonbaev, G.S.Moldobekova, T.M.Muratbekov, M.K.Mambetaliev, G.T.Isamatova, D.Sh.Kendirbaeva, N.K.Oruntaev, M.K.Kozhoev, B.Zh.Zhetigenov, Zh.T.Ormonov, Zh.D.Dzhunushev, M.I.Beishenbaev, K.O.Imanaliev and others.
