Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic

[1] As of June 2014, 23 people have been awarded the title.

[2] Once the title is conferred upon a person, they are presented with the Ak Shumkar («Ак-Шумкар») Medal and the corresponding certificate.

It is worn on the left side of the chest above other orders and medals.

The medal is made of gold and is a symmetrical star consisting of eight upper-level beams forming a circle with a diameter of 40 millimeters.

The block is presented in the form of a tumar (an ancient Kyrgyz talisman), where a relief drawing of a tynduk is placed on a red field.