The burial place of Shokay bi Balkanli

In Altynsarinskiy area in the village Karagaily (now the village name Shokay) is a revered grave Shokay Balkanli. Shokai Balkanli (approx. He 1775-1858) – BII three zhuzes and a renowned speaker.

In the XIX century Shokai bi was a famous person of the Kazakh steppe. He won national love and respect for his wisdom, honesty, justice, fearless character and unsurpassed eloquence. They say and write about it: Batyr, sheshen, Biy, Aulie. His blessings and predictions came true. They came to him from thousands of kilometers away, asked to bless the newborn, give him a name, and sought protection from injustice. Shokai Balkanli gave birth, the name of the last Khan – Kenesary Kasymuly. In many controversial issues, he was able to find fair solutions. To this day, his burial is a place of pilgrimage.