In Atyrau, street is named after Karshyga Akhmedyarov

In Atyrau, street is named after Karshyga Akhmedyarov

Today, one of the streets in the village of Balykshy was named after the owner of the Order of “Parasat”, kuishi-composer Karshyga Akhmedyarov, the Press Service of the Akim of the region reports.

The opening ceremony of the street named after the talented dombyra player, who made a huge contribution to the development of the art of kui, was attended by Akim of the region Serik Shapkenov, Karshyga Akhmedyarov’s wife Nurbike Zhumagaliyeva and labor veterans.

“I congratulate all admirers of the art of kyui, connoisseurs of the work of the famous kuishi on today's event. Karshyga Akhmedyarov conveyed his feelings through dombyra in kuis, described the Kazakh land and his people. He introduced many students to the art of kui and, as a talented dombyra player, earned the recognition of the people. Karshyga Akhmedyarov will forever remain in our memory as a particularly gifted, talented son of the Kazakh people, who skillfully wielded the weapon. Our history is in kuis. Anyone who respects this art also respects his people. This is the value of today’s event,” S. Shapkenov said.

At the event, Karshygf Akhmedyarov’s wife Nurbike Zhumagaliea expressed gratitude to the people who honor and elevate the name of the Kazakh composer-kuishi.

“The people know what a huge contribution Karshyga Akhmedyarov made to the development of national culture. During his lifetime he was awarded many awards. But even after his death, his legacy is not forgotten and is also highly revered, for which I want to express my deep gratitude,” N. Zhumagalieva noted.

Karshyga Akhmedyarov was born on March 25, 1946 in the village of Tanday, Makhambet district, Atyrau region. He is a People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a professor, and a dombyra composer. In 2010, his name was included in the collection “Kazaktyn dаsturli 1000 kuii” ("1000 traditional Kazakh kuis") as a performer of about 30 rarely heard kuis. Karshyga Akhmedyarov passed away in 2010.