Abai Kunanbaiuly was a great poet, thinker, public and political figure who left a significant mark on the history of our country. Through his immortal works in poetry, music, and social and liberation thought, Abai remains an outstanding figure for generations to come — a remarkable chronicler of the life and history of the Kazakh people.

  He embraced the finest achievements of his people's centuries-old cultural heritage and enriched this treasure through the beneficial influence of Russian and Western European culture.

   The spirit of Abai, the voice of Abai, the breath of Abai — are the breath of the times and the voice of the people. Today, this voice joins ours, continues to resonate, and reaches new horizons.

   Read Abai, discover and admire his works!

  You can explore Abai's literary heritage in the collection of the Library and Information Center.