Kazakhstan to expand list of state awards in cultural sector

Kazakhstan to expand list of state awards in cultural sector

Kazakhstan will introduce two new state awards. The list will be expanded to include the Shamshi Kaldayakov Medal and the honorary title Kazakhstannyn enbek sinirgen suretshisi (Honored Artist of Kazakhstan). The decision was made by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, according to the Advisor to the President and Press Secretary Aibek Smadiyarov. The honorary awards will be conferred on Kazakh citizens for their significant contribution to the development of national culture, including music and visual arts. Aibek Smadiyarov noted that culture and art are the foundation of our national identity. Therefore, the new Constitution enshrines comprehensive support for these areas at the highest legal level as a fundamental principle of the state.