The Mayor of the City of Bishkek (Kyrgyz: Бишкек шаарынын мэри, romanised: Bishkek shaarynyn meri) is head of the executive branch of the political system of the Government of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within Bishkek.

Mayor of the City of Bishkek
Flag of the City Bishkek
Incumbent
Emilbek Abdykadyrov
since 24 February 2022
StyleMr. Mayor
Reports toPresident of Kyrgyzstan
ResidenceBishkek City Council
SeatBishkek City Hall
AppointerPresident of Kyrgyzstan
with the Council's advice and consent
Term lengthAt the President's discretion
Inaugural holderAkmatbek Nanaev
Formation1990
DeputyFirst Vice Mayor
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Purpose

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The mayor defines the main directions of social and economic development of the city of Bishkek, financial and economic and industrial policy, the development and implementation of citywide and targeted programs, the activities of the city halls of Bishkek. He also provides for the implementation of administrative reform, measures to develop the system of local self-government, to increase the efficiency of the work of city government bodies by improving and optimizing their structure and functions.[1]

Mayor's Office

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The mayor's office includes the following staff:[2]

  • First Vice Mayor
  • Vice Mayor
  • Vice Mayor
  • Vice Mayor
  • Vice Mayor
  • Head of Office, Mayor's Office of Bishkek

List of mayors of the City of Bishkek

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Name Photo Term start Term end Ref
Akmatbek Nanaev 1990 1991 [3]
Abdybek Sutalinov 1991 1992 [3]
Omurbek Abakirov 1992 1993 [3]
Jumabek Ibraimov January 1993 January 1995 [3]
Boris Silaev February 1995 April 1998 [3]
Felix Kulov   April 1998 April 1999 [3]
Medetbek Kerimkulov April 1999 March 2005 [3]
Askarbek Salymbekov   March 2005 August 18, 2005 [3]
Arstanbek Nogoev   August 18, 2005 November 14, 2007 [3]
Daniyar Usenov November 14, 2007 July 7, 2008 [3]
Nariman Tuleyev July 7, 2008 April 7, 2010 [3]
Isa Omurkulov   April 8, 2010 December 4, 2013 [3]
Kubanychbek Kulmatov January 15, 2014 February 9, 2016) [3]
Albek Ibraimov   February 27, 2016 July 2018 [4]
Aziz Surakmatov   August 8, 2018 October 20, 2020
Nariman Tuleyev October 20, 2020 October 22, 2020 [5]
Balbak Tulobayev October 22, 2020 August 26, 2021
Aibek Dzhunushaliev August 26, 2021 February 24, 2022 [6]
Emilbek Abdykadyrov February 24, 2022 October 31, 2023 [7][8]
Aibek Dzhunushaliev October 31, 2023 present

Previous leaders of Bishkek

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Chairpersons of the Executive Committee (1917–1991)[3]

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  • Bayan Alamanov
  • Absamat Masaliyev (1972-1974)
  • October Mederov (1974-1980)
  • Amangeldy Mursadykovich Muraliev (1988-1991)

First Secretary of the Frunze City Committee

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The First Secretary of the Frunze City Committee of the Communist Party of Kirghizia was the paramount leader of the city.[3]

  • Ivan Ivanov (1950-1958)
  • Turdakun Usubaliev (1958-1961)
  • Andrey Buss (1961-1970)
  • Kenesh Kulmatov (1970-1973)
  • Karybek Moldobaev (1973-1985)
  • Ulukbek Chinaliev (1985-1990)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Официальный сайт мэрии города Бишкек (in Russian) Retrieved on 8 Feb 2018
  2. ^ "Руководство мэрии | Мэрия". www.meria.kg. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "БИШКЕК". 2006-06-18. Archived from the original on 2006-06-18. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  4. ^ Putz, Catherine. "Unopposed But Protested: Bishkek Gets a New Mayor". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  5. ^ "Бывший мэр Бишкека Нариман Тюлеев арестован (Фото)". www.oreanda-news.com (in Russian). 2010-09-06. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  6. ^ "Aibek Dzhunushaliev elected Mayor of Bishkek". 26 August 2021.
  7. ^ ORLOVA, Maria (2022-03-02). "Emilbek Abdykadyrov: Appointment as mayor came as a surprise -". 24.kg. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  8. ^ President; Parliament; Cabinet; Politics; Economy; Society; Analytics; Regions; Emergencies. "New mayor of Bishkek appointed". Информационное Агентство Кабар. Retrieved 2022-12-30.