She was born on January 10, 1956, in the village of Pioneer, located in the Ak-Tala district of Naryn region. In her family, there are 4 sons and 1 daughter growing up, as well as 12 grandchildren.
Surabubu studied at her village school and then continued her education at the M. Lomonosov Secondary School in Bayetov, where she completed grades 8-10. From 1973 to 1974, she worked at a sewing factory in Naryn, and from 1974 to 1975, she worked at the V. I. Lenin Factory in Frunze. From 1975 to 1981, she studied at the Frunze Polytechnic Technical School, where she obtained a degree in hydraulic engineering.
She tied her fate to her husband in her second year of study when she was taken to Kemin in the "ala kachuu" ceremony, of which she had no prior knowledge. "The people in this area turned out to be very kind, and my husband is calm, well-mannered, and reliable," Surabubu shares her memories. She notes that she has always been ready for any job, including roles as a land surveyor, accountant, and census taker.
Throughout her career, she worked in various institutions and organizations, including water supply, a kindergarten, a cultural center, and a library. She also actively participated in public life, working in the electoral commission, the elders' court, and heading the women's committee. Since 2022, Surabubu has been retired and is the leader of the "Aiyldyn korku apalar" ("Mothers - the decoration of the village") association.
Surabubu recalls how life in the village was full of difficulties until 2000. "My husband and I spent 12 years in Kemin, and after my father-in-law's death, we returned to Beishike. During tough times, when all three of my children were studying, we took on any job to provide them with an education. We lived off our garden and the help of neighbors who shared their food," she recounts.
Speaking about her family life, Surabubu shares the secrets of a happy coexistence with her husband, with whom they celebrated 50 years together. "My husband is a calm person, and we have become a support for each other. It is important for harmony to reign in the home, and that depends on the woman," she says, emphasizing that respect for her husband's relatives and family values play a key role.
Gallery: Kemin's Surabubu Malabekova
During the Soviet Union, Surabubu's husband worked as a driver, and then the family moved to Kemin. "He worked in a construction organization and was a deputy of the district kenesh. In 1981, we became the owners of one of the first color televisions in the area, which we bought for 600 rubles — a huge amount of money at that time," she recalls.
After her father-in-law's death in 1992, they returned to Beishike, where neighbors would come to watch television. "We had a telephone — that was a rarity in the village, and everyone came to make calls. We were always open for communication," Surabubu adds.
Her work has been recognized with numerous awards. She received Honorary Certificates from the presidential representative in the Chui region and other organizations for her achievements in the library field.
