One of the famous Kazakh authors, possessing a special, unique imagery of poetic language, Honored Figure of Kazakhstan – Shomishbai Sariyev. His name will live forever in an unquenchable creative legacy. On April 15, he would have turned 75 years old. The first poem by Shomishbai Sariyev was published in 1974. After that, about 20 books were published in Kazakh and Russian languages. The poet dedicated many of his works to the Aral Sea, in which he confessed his immense love for his native land. Shomishbai Sariyev is the author of scientific works “Search for modern Kazakh lyrics”, “Poetry of the twenties of the XX century”, and over 500 poems and songs. The poet was awarded several international and state awards for his contribution to the development of literature.
“Shoken was a very bright person. He never tried to upset anyone, he never raised his voice, did not judge anyone. During his lifetime, he managed to earn the recognition of such poets as Abu Kairbekov, Sagi Zhiyenbaev, Tumanbai Moldagaliyev. Shoken occupies a huge place in Kazakh literature and Kazakh culture. It is immensely upsetting that he is not among us now, but he lives in our hearts and memory – in his songs, in poems that have become the basis for more than 500 pieces of music,” said Kuanysh Zhiyenbai, Honored Cultural Figure of Kazakhstan.
