Two Women's Journeys Showcase Biysk's Rich Cultural Tapestry

Biysk, a city of around 190,000 people, has long attracted residents from across the country. Among them are Anina Stebunova and Galina Kapitonova, two women whose lives became deeply connected to the city. Their stories reflect the diverse backgrounds of those who call Biysk home. Anina Stebunova was born in a small Ukrainian village. In 1964, she moved to Biysk to stay with her cousin. She later worked at the Boiler Plant, where she met her husband, Yuri Antonovich Stebunov. Her career took a technological turn when she began working on the city’s first computers, including the Minsk-14, Minsk-22, and Minsk-32 models. She used these machines to handle production tasks like accounting and inventory management. Stebunova retired in 2002 and now cherishes Biysk for its nature, climate, and people. She considers it her true home. Her two daughters work in the energy sector.

Galina Kapitonova was born in Mariinsk, Kemerovo Oblast. On her father’s advice, she relocated to Biysk. After graduating from a technical school, she started working at the city’s chemical plant. Later, she enrolled in the evening programme at the chemical-mechanical technical college in Biysk. Both women built their lives in Biysk, contributing to its growth in different ways. Stebunova played a role in the city’s early computing history, while Kapitonova pursued a technical career. Their experiences highlight the city’s ability to integrate people from varied origins.