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.

