OshSU Professor Kurmanaly Matikeev participated online in the International Congress on Geographical Education (ICGE/UCEK-2026), held in Artvin, Türkiye, where he delivered a scientific presentation.
The congress also featured the presentation of his book Historical Geography of Kyrgyz Nation, published in English in the United States in 2025, introducing the work to the international academic community.
The book examines the emergence and development of historical states and political formations in the territory of present-day Kyrgyzstan and beyond from a geographical perspective. It also explores the historical formation of peoples of Central Asia and the Altai region, including the Kyrgyz people, through geographical analysis.
Congress participants were introduced to the book and highlighted Professor Matikeev’s contribution to the study of the historical geography of the Kyrgyz people. In addition, the professor’s scientific paper presented at the congress was selected for publication in a special issue of a scientific journal.
The book Historical Geography of Kyrgyz Nation is held in the U.S. Library of Congress. Its electronic version is available on Amazon.