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- 19 مام. 2026 07:30
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Kazakhstan Celebrates Poet Olzhas Suleimenov's 90th Birthday
Almaty Mayor Darhan Satybaldy has officially congratulated Olzhas Suleimenov، a People's Writer of Kazakhstan، poet، and public figure، on his 90th birthday. The congratulatory message was delivered on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Mayor Satybaldy visited the esteemed writer at his home، where he conveyed a warm congratulatory letter from Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in a personal setting.
A Message of Esteem and Recognition
The President's letter highlighted Suleimenov's distinguished status، stating، "You have earned well-deserved recognition and respect as a prominent poet and thinker، and an influential public figure، both in Kazakhstan and on the global stage. Your humanistic ideas have transcended our borders، benefiting national culture and socio-political thought. Through your unique creative work، you have made a significant contribution to reviving the historical consciousness of the Kazakh people."
Contributions to Literature and Public Discourse
During the visit، Darhan Satybaldy expressed his sincere gratitude to Olzhas Suleimenov for his invaluable contributions to the development of literature، public thought، and the anti-nuclear movement. The Mayor specifically noted the pivotal role of the "Nevada-Semipalatinsk" movement، founded on Suleimenov's initiative، in the fight against nuclear testing and its crucial part in the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site.
Olzhas Suleimenov's name is etched in the history of modern Kazakhstan. Recognized as a leading poet and writer of the 20th and 21st centuries، his global influence stems not only from his literary works but also from his active socio-political engagement. His books، translated into numerous languages and published in large print runs، continue to captivate readers worldwide.