Today we celebrate the people who have shaped the country’s information landscape for decades — the professionals who tell the stories that matter, connect our regions, and serve as trusted voices for millions.

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the first radio broadcast went on air 94 years ago, and television began its work in 1958. By the late 1970s, almost the entire country was covered by radio and TV, and the first televisions at home signaled the arrival of a fast-moving new era.

Reporters, camera operators, sound engineers, editors, presenters — everyone who stands on either side of the broadcast — plays a vital role in ensuring that society receives accurate information, preserves cultural values, and stays united. In a time when technology is transforming media at lightning speed, your mission is more important than ever.

Thank you for your dedication, your creativity, and your service to the public. May your work continue to inspire and strengthen our country.

Photo: November 1972. On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the USSR, the Osh Regional Television Studio aired its first broadcast. The image shows the live transmission of an amateur arts concert. Source: foto.kg.