Kazakhstan’s culture and spiritual life have suffered an irreparable loss. The outstanding poet, writer, and public figure Mukhtar Shakhanov has passed away.

Mukhtar Shakhanov was a towering figure of national spirituality, a true master of words, and a statesman who profoundly reflected on the fate of the nation and universal human values.
His works will forever remain in the golden treasury of Kazakh literature.

The team of the Cultural Heritage Fund of Kazakhstan expresses its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased, as well as to the entire Kazakh people.
This is a shared sorrow of the whole nation.

His noble legacy and bright image will live on forever in the memory of the people.

May his soul rest in peace.

Farewell, Abai-like Sage 🌷