Mavish Frank
Principal & Director
Contact
- info@kzxy.edu.kg
- kzxy.edu.kg
- +996 312 547892
- Kyrgyz National University
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Languages
Professor Mavish Frank
Principal & Director
吉尔吉斯国立民族大学孔子学院
Dr. Mavish Frank serves as the Principal and Director of the Kyrgyz National University Confucius Institute, leading cross-cultural educational initiatives and promoting Chinese language and culture in Central Asia. With extensive experience in international education and cultural exchange, he has been instrumental in strengthening educational ties between China and Kyrgyzstan.
His research focuses on comparative literature, cultural studies, and educational policy in Central Asia. Through his leadership, the Confucius Institute has expanded its programmes to reach more students and established new partnerships with educational institutions throughout the region.
Academic Appointments
Principal & Director
Kyrgyz National University Confucius Institute
2018 - Present
- • Leading institutional development and strategic planning
- • Overseeing Chinese language education programs for 500+ students annually
- • Managing cultural exchange initiatives and partnerships
- • Coordinating with Hanban and partner universities in China
Associate Director
Kyrgyz National University Confucius Institute
2014 - 2018
- • Developed curriculum for Chinese language and culture courses
- • Established partnerships with local educational institutions
- • Organized cultural events and academic conferences
Senior Lecturer
Kyrgyz National University
2010 - 2014
- • Taught comparative literature and cultural studies
- • Conducted research on Central Asian cultural heritage
- • Supervised graduate student research projects
Education
Ph.D. in Comparative Literature
Beijing University
Dissertation: "Cultural Exchange Between China and Central Asia: Historical Perspectives and Modern Applications"
M.A. in Cultural Studies
Kyrgyz National University
B.A. in Literature
American University of Central Asia
Key Achievements
Educational Leadership
Established 8 Confucius Classroom programs across Kyrgyzstan, expanding Chinese language education to rural areas.
Cultural Programming
Organized annual "Chinese Bridge" competition with 200+ participants, promoting Chinese language proficiency among Kyrgyz students.
Academic Research
Published 15+ research papers on cross-cultural education and Sino-Central Asian relations in international journals.
Recognition
Recipient of "Outstanding Contribution to China-Kyrgyzstan Education Exchange" Award (2020) from the Ministry of Education.