Bishkek, March 3, 2025. /Kabar/. On February 27, a monument to world-famous Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov was unveiled in the prestigious Parioli district of Rome in the Villa Grazioli park.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that this project was implemented by the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Italy as part of the popularization and promotion of Kyrgyz cultural heritage.
Earlier, in October 2024, during the official visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov to Italy, the opening of the Kyrgyzstan Park took place in Rome.
The monument, called Aitmatov's Peak, is made of Carrara white marble. Its author is the famous Kyrgyz sculptor Alexey Morozov, whose works have received wide international recognition. In his work, he conveyed the philosophical depth of the work of the Kyrgyz writer and his thoughts on the fate of humanity.
The ceremony was attended by the leadership of the Ministry of Culture of Italy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mayors of the cities of Rome, Gradara, Sant'Angelo Le Fratte, representatives of the diplomatic corps, leading Italian and international media, representatives of the creative intelligentsia, scientific, cultural and business circles, members of the family of Chyngyz Aitmatov, as well as representatives of Kyrgyz diaspora associations from all over Italy.
In his speech, Ambassador Bazarbaev wished that the monument would become a symbol of inspiration for new generations of Kyrgyzstanis and Italians, a reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the power of art, which can unite people of different nationalities and cultures.
Art critic of the world-famous Borghese Gallery, as well as the future curator of the national pavilion of Kyrgyzstan at the exhibition of art of the Venice Biennale 2026, D. Leardi highly appreciated the artistic value and significance of the monument, emphasizing its role in the international recognition of Chyngyz Aitmatov and his literary heritage. The monument to Chyngyz Aitmatov will become another symbol of friendship and continuation of the cultural dialogue between the peoples of Kyrgyzstan and Italy.