On October 31, 2022, a solemn congratulation was held at Temirbek Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts on the occasion of awarding the famous writer, playwright, laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dulat Issabekov with the honorary title “Kazakhstannyn Enbek Yeri”, the medal “Altyn Zhuldyz” and the Order “Otan”. The event, organized by the Faculty of Art History, was attended by the rector of the Academy Azamat Satybaldy, professors of the Academy – playwright Sultanali Balgabayev, writer Smagul Yelubayev, dean of the Faculty of Art studies Meruert Zhaksylykova, teachers and students.

On October 22, D. Issabekov was awarded by the President of the country Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with the honorary title “Kazakhstannyn Yenbek Yeri”, the medal “Altyn Zhuldyz” and the order “Otan”. This high state award was presented to the writer for his great contribution to the development of Kazakh literature. The congratulatory event of the faculty was timed to coincide with this event. The assembled guests congratulated the writer on his 80th birthday and expressed their gratitude for his contribution to the development of the country.

Recall that in October, in honor of the 80th anniversary of the writer, the II International Theater Festival “Issabekov’s World” was held, in which the theaters of Kazakhstan, Turkey, Georgia, and Australia took part.