The Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism of Kyrgyzstan Azamat Zhamankulov accepted the resignation of 34 artists of the Kyrgyz State Circus named after A. Izibaev. Troupe leader Daniyar Bolokbaev told 24.kg news agency.
According to him, circus artists also handed over to the profile ministry all their awards, diplomas and cups. «We just wanted to end this arbitrariness and see a person who really loves circus and knows it on director’s post. We do not want any appointees from outside,» said Daniyar Bolokbaev.
Recall, a month has passed since the dismissal of the former director of the circus, but the question of appointment of a new head has not yet been resolved.
A representative of the only circus dynasty in Kyrgyzstan, Aida Akmatova, and a choreographer Zarylbek Moldobakirov, who has nothing to do with the circus, run for the post. The former deputy minister of culture Farhad Bekmanbetov, who was dismissed for the improper performance of his duties, also nominated himself as the head of the circus.
On January 21, circus artists held a rally at the White House. Its participants believe that the Ministry of Culture ignores their candidate, and the head of the ministry, Azamat Zhamankulov, wants to appoint his protégé to the circus. The protesters said that 34 artists were ready to resign if the arbitrariness did not stop. The minister promised to appoint a new director within three days. Deadline expired the day before.
