As the Impresario and President of the Cultural Heritage Foundation, I sincerely congratulate you on the successful tour performances of the Astana Opera Ballet Company at Dubai Opera in December 2024, as well as on your brilliant interpretation of the role of Marie in Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker.

Your artistry became an integral part of the capital theatre’s outstanding international success. Your portrayal of Marie in the legendary production by Yuri Grigorovich vividly demonstrated the high level of culture and art of our country.
Following the tremendous success of the production during its initial tours, Dubai Opera once again invited the Kazakhstani company, and all six performances were presented to full houses.

Thanks to your talent and dedicated work, the high professional standard of the Kazakh ballet school was showcased to more than 14,000 spectators from many countries around the world. This achievement represents not only your personal triumph, but also a milestone of great significance for the entire cultural sphere of Kazakhstan.

Key information about Aigerim Beketayeva:

• Full name: Aigerim Bolatbekovna Beketayeva

• Honors and awards: Honored Figure of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2016), laureate of the First President’s Foundation Prize, Grand Prix winner of the International “Shabyt” Festival (2012), laureate of international competitions in Varna (Bulgaria) and the Rudolf Nureyev Competition (Budapest)

• Current position: Principal dancer of the State Opera and Ballet Theatre “Astana Opera”

• Education: Almaty Choreographic School named after A. V. Seleznev (2010)

By guiding audiences into the magical world of childhood and revealing profound philosophical themes through the role of Marie, you once again proved that art can serve as a bridge of peace and mutual understanding.

I wish you continued creative strength, light and graceful steps, and new artistic achievements.
Your talent is a priceless treasure of our shared cultural heritage.

With deep respect and admiration,
Mr. Elbrus Imambayev
Impresario and President of the Cultural Heritage Foundation