In celebration of the national holiday, the Republic Day, a large group of employees of the Astana Ballet Theatre were honoured with state and departmental awards.
The highest form of recognition for outstanding achievements in culture and art – state awards – were given to the chief choreographer Mukaram Abubakhriyeva (Avakhri) (the order of “Qurmet”), the leading soloists Ainur Abilgazina (the title of “Honoured Figure of Kazakhstan”) and Farkhad Buriyev (the order of “Parasat”), as well as the ballet troupe administrator Kairat Kenesbayev (the medal “Eren Enbegi Ushin” - Medal for Distinguished Labour).
The motherland highly appreciated the contribution of each award recipient in the field of culture and long-term service to the choreographic art. These great awards are recognition of professionalism and organizational talent, dedication and pursuit of success, long-term work and impeccable competence, as well as responsibility and devotion. Due to their outstanding talent, energy, and whole-hearted devotion to their beloved Theatre, the recipients of state and departmental awards have earned deep respect, recognition and deserved authority among colleagues. The example of service to the noble and beautiful art of ballet inspires the team of the Astana Ballet Theatre to solve professional tasks and achieve their goals.