The convicts of the Akmola colony took part in the concert program of the recreation center for the 150th anniversary of Akhmet Baitursynov

A solemn event dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the great Kazakh writer and scientist Akhmet Baitursynov was held in the recreation center "Dostar". ​ Among the spectators and participants of the literary and musical event were the convicts of the colony-settlement ofKokshetau. ​ ​ ​

In the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akhmet Baitursynov is revered as "Ult ustasy".

Through the prism of time, the convicts were shown a brief monologue of the life of a great man, his childhood, the period of study and not an easy adult life, full of contradictions and misunderstanding on the part of the authorities.

After the historical excursion, modern and patriotic songs to the words of Baitursynov sounded from the stage. ​ Yulia Topornikova, a convicted woman, took part in the concert program. ​ She sang the song "Ertegiler" about a bright future and peace, expressing love and respect for the state language.

Russian Russian by nationality, but I love the Kazakh language very much, I consider it my native language on a par with Russian, – says the woman, – before the conviction, I performed at concerts in my recreation center, even toured the districts, I sing mainly in Kazakh." ​ Yulia has several dozens of Kazakh songs on her account.