“Syinat and her family are the most welcoming of hosts. I initially intended to stay 1 month at their residency but found myself extending not just because I needed more time to work but I also found their company incredibly generous and kind. They were always quick to offer any assistance I needed in terms of resources, information, etc. The art residency space was large and spacious with lovely natural light to work with and located close but far enough away from the city to wake up peacefully. The residency was more than an art residency and embodied the spirit of Kyrgyz hospitality and was a cultural exchange I’ll always remember fondly. I hope to be back to visit Syinat, Ruslan, Sophia and Aidyn soon.”

It was amazing experience being in the residence! Artist is receiving a lot of care and support of family along with the place for solitude and concentration. Thank you again for your great hospitality!

"I lived with Synat and Ruslan for the whole month of May in 2025. I came to Kyrgyzstan to study Russian so I wanted to live in a family where I would have full immersion. I believe it was a very good choice because they are a very friendly family who gave me lots of opportunity to practice, especially with their two children. If you come from Europe or North America, Kyrgyzstan can be a very unfamiliar place, but both Ruslan and Synat really helped me feel at home."

"I loved staying with Ruslan and Syinat. They were both extremely helpful, warm, and friendly. I enjoyed my daily conversations during dinner with them and they were always open to chat. They helped me improve a lot and also taught me about the customs and culture of Kyrgyzstan. I would highly recommend you stay with them in Besh Kungei to get an authentic experience of Kyrgyzstan, improve quickly at Russian, and learn about the local culture"