Arystanbek Muhamediuly, Minister of Culture and Sports, presented state awards in honor of Independence Day of Kazakhstan to workers of culture, art and sports.
In his congratulatory speech, the head of the ministry noted that December 16 is a special holiday in the life of every person in Kazakhstan.
“It is gratifying that we have the opportunity to honor each other, because the most beautiful thing in life is art. With your work and talent, you make a huge contribution to the development of the art of independent Kazakhstan. We can proudly say that our art conquers international festivals”, - said Arystanbek Mukhamediuly.
More than 60 people were honored with the state medals and certificates of honor: for services in state and public activities, a significant contribution to the socio-economic and cultural development of the country, strengthening friendship and cooperation. Among those who received awards on behalf of the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, there are artists of the “Astana Ballet” theater.
The ballet master - director of the highest category, Aigul Tati, was marked with the “Excellence in Culture” sign.
Deputy Director of the “Astana Ballet”, Dyussembay Mussabekov, and leading soloist of the theater, Kazbek Akhmedyarov, were awarded the order of “Kurmet”.