Atake Tynay Biy Uulu
Atake Tynay Biy uulu, or Atake Biy, or Atake Baatyr was one of the leaders of the Sarybagysh tribe known for establishing first diplomatic ties between northern Kyrgyzs and Russian Empire from 1785 to 1787. On agreement with other Kyrgyz leaders he sent his envoys to Saint Petersburg to deliver a letter to Catherine the Great. The Empress was favorable to the ambassadors and, on her behalf, knyaz A. A. Vyazemskiy sent a response to Atake baatyr stating that his proposals of friendship had been accepted. When the Kyrgyz joined the Russian Empire, the volost inhabited by descendants of Atake Batyr it was named Atake Volost.
