Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan, zhyrau, professor, and our esteemed teacher Almas Almatov has been awarded the Order of Barys, 3rd Class!

The words of a zhyrau are a message,
From the past to the present day.
My words, spoken in veiled meaning,
Hold depth within their core!
Instead of a swan, a crow has come,
Yet we have reached this day.
Where there is water, there swims a swift fish,
Where there is competition, there runs a fast steed.
O gathered people,
Do not despair, saying: “There are no more zhyraus!”

Congratulations on behalf of the Foundation!