In 2026, Kazakhstan will mark the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Sabit Mukanov – an outstanding Kazakh writer, poet, playwright, literary scholar, and public figure whose work played a significant role in the development of 20th century Kazakh literature. His works became an important reflection of the spiritual life of the people, historical changes, and national values. Sabit Mukanov worked productively across various genres, creating poetry, prose, and dramatic works, as well as engaging in literary criticism and ethnography. Among his most well-known works are the poems and verses Көңілім (“Thoughts”), Бостандық (“Freedom”), Сулушаш (“Sulushash”); the novels Адасқандар (“The Lost Ones”), Жұмбақ жалау (“The Enigmatic Banner”), Сырдария (“The Syr Darya”); and the trilogy Өмір мектебі (“School of Life”). Sabit Mukanov’s works have been translated into dozens of languages and are held in the collections of major libraries worldwide, including the Library of the US Congress and the National Library of Australia.