AKIPRESS.COM - Founder of Turar printing house Tilek Murataliev has died at the age of 59.

Tilek Murataliev was born on 16 November 1960 in Kyzyl-Dobo village, Kochkor district, Naryn region.

He graduated from geography department of the Kyrgyz National Univeristy in 1982 and started teaching there after graduation.

In early 1990-s he started printing business.

He founded Turar printing house in 1996.

In 2016 he was awarded Dank medal for contribution into preservation and development of historical and cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan, organization of the World Nomad Games, 100th anniversary of the tragic exodus of 1916, as well as for achievements in professional activities in the Year of History and Culture.

Father of 4 children.

Tilek Murataliev will be buried on August 22 in Kyzyl-Dobo village, Kochkor district.