The village, established in 1919, is famous for its springs, which, when mixed with black soil, give the water a dark color. That is why it is called Kara-Bulak, which translates to "Black Spring".
From 1930 to 1937, the collective farm "Kara-Bulak" was established here. In 1950, it merged with another collective farm and became the Stalin Collective Farm, managed by Achakei Borombaev, who showed good results in production and social spheres. During the war, the villagers actively supported the front by sending food and clothing.
In 1970, the collective farm changed its name to the collective farm named after the XXII Congress of the Party, and in 1981 and 1988, it merged with other farms.
With the collapse of the state farm in 1992, the establishment of private peasant farms began, with each resident allocated 0.50 hectares of land.
In 1960, the farm had 25,000 sheep, 1,414 horses, 2,000 head of cattle, 700 birds, and 170 bee hives.
During World War II, the village provided 200 soldiers, of whom 22 returned home.
Kara-Bulak has four main streets: Abdylas Maldybaev, Majike, Ryspek Kachkee, and Uch-Hoz.
Gallery: Kara-Bulak village in Kemin district
The first school in the village, known as "Kök-school," was located on the outskirts of the village and was moved to Kachkee Street in 1930. The director at that time was a woman named Rakiya. In 1936, Kүchүmbay Shabolotov became the head of the department.
The health post was built in 1957.
Kara-Bulak is multinational. For a century and a half, people have lived here in friendship and harmony, as they say: "they drink water from the same ditch." Kyrgyz are represented by various clans, such as Chertki, Azyk, Chechey, and others.
Kara-Bulak is located 15 kilometers from the district center, with straight and neat streets. The residents are engaged in livestock breeding and agriculture.
According to the latest data, the village has a population of 1,034 people.
Among the notable figures from Kara-Bulak are:
- Tokchoro Zholdoshov — the first Minister of Public Education;
- Abdylas Maldybaev — People's Artist of the USSR and founder of Kyrgyz music;
- Arstanbek Altymyshev — the first pharmacologist and academician;
- Nasyr Davlesov — People's Artist and author of the anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic;
- Kүchүmbay Shabolotov — a statesman;
- Kairykul Sartbaeva — People's Artist of the USSR;
- Abdygula Chotbaev — Colonel General;
- Kydyrmu Orozaliev — former Minister of Transport;
- Karyp Ibraimov — former Minister of Tourism;
- Jumakadyra Duyshieva — Doctor of Philological Sciences;
- Saynake Boobekov — Professor at the National University;
- Sagyna Makekadyrov — Honored Figure of Culture;
- Sagynaly Ormushev — Honored Doctor of Kyrgyzstan.
Gallery: Famous individuals from Kara-Bulak village in Kemin district
