Kenesh Jusupov, a renowned Kyrgyz writer, publicist, and social activist, passed away on March 13. This was reported by the chairman of the Union of Writers of Kyrgyzstan, Kanibek Imanaliev, on his Facebook page.
The writer was born in 1937 in the Naryn region, in the village of Echki-Bashy.
In 1954, Kenesh attempted to enroll in the law faculty of the Kyrgyz National University in Bishkek but was unable to pass the entrance exam. In the following two years, he worked at the collective farm "Communism" as a farm worker, librarian, and secretary of the Komsomol organization.
In 1956, thanks to his outstanding writing ability, he was admitted to the faculty of Kyrgyz language and literature at the Kyrgyz State University.
Since 1958, after the publication of his short story in the newspaper "Leninchil Zhash," his works began to be regularly published in various periodicals.
Throughout his career, he worked for the Tien-Shan regional newspaper in Naryn, at the "Kyrgyzstan" publishing house, and in the script department of the "Kyrgyzfilm" studio. Additionally, he served as the editor-in-chief of the magazine "Ala-Too."
Kenesh Jusupov, together with Ashym Jakypbekov, adapted the epic "Manas" into prose form.
He also created a prose version of "Manas" for children.
From 1991 to 2012, he worked on compiling a five-volume edition titled "Kyrgyzdar," which was later expanded to 10 volumes, then to 14, and ultimately to 40 volumes in collaboration with Kanibek Imanaliev.
Kenesh Jusupov left a significant legacy, with notable works including "Zhasoo Kumary," "Yry Sabyndagy Omur," "Karagaychylard," and many others.
He was awarded the Order of "Manas" II degree in 2016 and was honored with the title of "Hero of Labor" in 2024.
