Pavlodar region celebrated the 100th anniversary of the famous Kazakh poet, literary critic, children's writer Muzafar Alimbayev

Muzafar Alimbayev wrote poetry collections "In the bosom of Alatau", "My Kazakhstan", "Wonderful Time — childhood", "Akserek and Kokserek" and other works translated into 20 languages of the CIS and abroad.

The memory of one of the authors of the first Anthem of Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Honored Worker of Culture, veteran of the Great Patriotic War, Honorary citizen of the Pavlodar region was honored in his homeland in the Shcherbakty district.

Akim of the region Asain Baykhanov took part in the solemn event. The head of the region visited the exhibition of books and personal belongings of Muzafar Alimbayev.

- The poetry of Muzafar Alimbayev is not only an example of classics, but also the center of the treasures of the Kazakh language. He made a significant contribution to the development of Kazakh children's literature by founding the children's magazine "Baldyrgan", which was very popular. More than 200 songs have been written on the poet's poems, which are still known and loved by many," the governor of the region noted.

 

The press service of the akim of Pavlodar region

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