Togolok Moldo (real name - Bayimbet Abdyrakhmanov) is a famous Kyrgyz akyn and a connoisseur of folklore. He became famous for his performance of the Manas epic and other national legends. He is also known as the author of many literary works in verse. You will learn about his fate and work from this article.
Difficult childhood
Togolok Moldo was born in the village of Kurtka. Now it is the Naryn region of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan. The boy grew up in a poor peasant family. The father of the future celebrity was fond of folk art. He was considered a connoisseur of Kyrgyz poetry and often spoke to his compatriots with songs and poetic traditions. These performances were very popular with the public.
At the age of 9, Bayimbet went to study with a mullah. He then began attending a local Muslim school. At the age of 14, the boy's calm life was disturbed by a sad event - he lost his father. First, he was brought up by a close relative - Muzooke - a famous akyn and komuz player. Four years later, this good man also died. His family was inextremely distressed situation. To make ends meet, they had to move to Jambal and work as laborers for the local bai. However, no one began to live better from this. Further, the future poet, together with his relatives, went to his mother's homeland - to the village of Kara-Dobe in the vicinity of the city of Tokmak (Chui Valley). Here the guy got a job with a local mullah. A passionate thirst for knowledge made him read books and turn to his employer with questions. But the mullah did not want to enlighten the worker. Then Togolok quarreled with him and returned to his homeland.
Becoming in creativity
What was the life path of Togolok Moldo? Omur button accordions (that is, his biography) includes many bright events. In search of the work of his whole life, the akyn tried different types of activities. He was a doctor, taught local children to read and write, became interested in literature and politics. Still, living in the Chui valley, the future poet got acquainted with the Kazakh and Kyrgyz akyns. From them he learned the skill of retelling the epic and important storytelling techniques. The guy read a lot, was engaged in self-education. He studied the works of the greatest poets of the past - Abai, Hafiz, Ferdowsi, Navoi, Nizami. In 1987, he returned to his native village and set to work with renewed vigor. For his memorable appearance and outstanding abilities, he received the nickname Togolok Moldo (round timber). It is due to the fact that the guy had a strong physique and short stature. In addition, contemporaries called him a "clever man" for his craving for knowledge. The nickname was so suitable for the future celebrity that hemade him his nickname.
Democratic sentiments
Back in 1880, the poet became friends with Toktogul Satylganov, a democrat akyn. This politician greatly influenced our hero. Friends have developed a very close creative alliance. Under the influence of democratic trends, the akyn writes talented satirical poems. In them, Togolok Moldo denounces the vile nature of the rich. "Kemchontoy", "Babyrkany" are typical works in this area. They became the visiting card of the famous poet. The poem "The Tale of Water and Ground Birds" is also widely known. In it, the author in an allegorical form reveals the contradictions between the poor and rich sections of the population. At the same time, his sympathies remain entirely on the side of the common people. He himself comes from peasants and perfectly understands their hopes and aspirations.
Fight for Freedom
Before the revolution, Togolok Moldo was repeatedly persecuted by the authorities. In 1916, he was forced to leave his native land because of the persecution of beys and manaps. Akyn settled in the village of Kol-Boor, where he was caught by the October 2017 coup. Inspired by Bayimbet, he became the herald of the revolution. He created poems more like laudatory odes - "Revolution" and "Freedom".
The fate of the akyn is worthy of a large-scale film adaptation. Complex relations with the Soviet government developed in Kyrgyzstan. In the early 1920s, anti-democratic sentiment intensified. The talented akyn had to endure several assassination attempts. His house is twice completelyravaged the Basmachi. On one of the blackest days for the poet, the bandits took his wife away. However, Baimbet does not give up. He continues his work. In 1923, he returned to the village of Kurtka and was one of the first to join the collective farm. Until the end of his life, the poet steadily defends his political views. He died in 1942, January 4, and was buried in his native village.
Creative achievements
Became a true innovator in his country Togolok Moldo. Yrlars (poems) of this poet absorbed two powerful cultural sources: Kyrgyz folklore and advanced written literature of the East. Akyn became the mouthpiece of the simple working people. He spoke about their problems, urged them to fight injustice, earn a living by honest and hard work.
In his youth, Moldo was fond of love lyrics. Moreover, in verse, he called on young maidens to fight their disenfranchised position. His best verses and poems are devoted to this - "Urpyukan", "Black-eyed", "Tolgonai"… A special place in the poet's work is occupied by national lamentations and lamentations - armans. Usually, in mournful memories of the deceased, his diligence, purity and remarkable strength were revealed. The writer ennobled many folklore stories - "Telibay Tentek", "Babyrkan", etc. The establishment of Soviet power inspired him to create large-scale poems - "Revolution", "Instructions to the Poor". The last creation is considered one of the first artistic works of Kyrgyz literature. It was published in 1925 in Moscow. In the difficult days of the Second World War, akyn inspired his compatriots to win - "We are ready","We will win". Togolok Moldo took the liberty of writing down the second part of the national epic called "Semetey". He is considered the creator of the first Kyrgyz fables. In addition, the ethnographer has collected a large number of legends, proverbs and sayings.
Memory
Anniversaries of the birth and death of the great akyn are widely celebrated in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital of the republic - Bishkek - a monument was erected to him. It is located in the park, which bears the name of the famous akyn. The composition is a stone bust of solid pink granite. It was installed in 1963 in honor of the celebrity's centenary.
Schools, lyceums and squares bear the name of the legendary poet. Togolok Moldo Street is one of the central streets in any major city of the republic.
Conclusion
Compatriots are kind to their national hero. A portrait of a national akyn can be found on a banknote - 20 Kyrgyz soms. And st. Togolok Moldo is one of the cleanest and most well-groomed in the capital. There is a lot of greenery, beautiful old buildings, cozy cafes and restaurants.
The creative achievements of the great poet will remain in people's memory for many years to come. He will be remembered by posterity as a talented poet and implacable fighter against injustice.
