Bishkek, Oct. 14, 2026 /Kabar/. The "Sulaiman-Too" National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex is developing cultural cooperation with Uzbekistan and Russia, promoting historical heritage, and exchanging expertise in the field of museum operations. Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy reports.
On October 2, the museum complex hosted the opening of a traveling exhibition from the State Museum of the History of the Timurids (Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan) and a scientific-practical seminar.
As part of the event, the Z. M. Babur Osh State Academic Uzbek Music and Drama Theater presented an excerpt from the historical play "Men kim, Babur" ("Who Am I, Babur"), and schoolchildren performed a concert program. The seminar addressed issues regarding the updating of museum displays and the restoration of artifacts from museum collections.
As part of international cooperation, a photo exhibition titled "Osh, the Southern Capital of Kyrgyzstan" opened on September 23 at the V. G. Izvekov Museum in Yaroslavl, Russia. The exhibition features materials reflecting Osh's 3,000-year history, its natural landscape, ethnographic heritage, and national attire, as well as Mount Sulaiman-Too, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The event also addressed strengthening cultural ties between cities and developing partnerships between museums. The exhibition runs until October 19.
Additionally, staff members of the museum complex have participated in overseas training courses and international programs to enhance their professional qualifications and exchange experience. N. Saparbaeva, Deputy Director General for Development, completed a professional development course for museum staff in Kazan (Russia). A. Karimova, Head of the Collections Registration and Storage Department, participated in an international training program titled "Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Central Asia through Museums," organized by UNESCO in Almaty (Kazakhstan). Senior Researcher I. Egemnazarov took part in the international "Guardians of Memory" program held in Yekaterinburg (Russia).
