With deep regret, we took the bitter news of the passing away of the great writer Chyngyz Aitmatov's widow, Maria Aitmatova.

On April 20, at the 79th year of her life, M. Aitmatova died of coronavirus. This is a very great loss for all of us ...

The Mayor's Office of Bishkek expresses deep and sincere condolences to family and friends, and shares the pain and bitterness of irreparable loss. May her soul rest in peace…