Mukaghali Makatayev (February 9, 1931–March 27, 1976) was a great Kazakh poet..
His name is known to all Kazakhs today.
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the great Kazakh poet Mukagali Makatayev. His name is known to all Kazakhs today. He is an outstanding figure, who has been working in the field of literature for about twenty-five years, and has written more than a thousand poems.
His creative art was manifested in so many ways. Nowadays, there are many public figures who have investigated his talent. Due to that, we have decided to interview a famous painter, professor, candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Member of the Board of “Mukagali” journal – Tokkozha Kozhagul.
– How did you get acquainted with Mukagali`s work in general?
What works and poems did you like to read?
– I still remember the summer of 1976.
The Otandastar Qory plays a significant role in supporting Kazakh compatriots living abroad and promoting the preservation of their native language and.We are the darkest children in the village. We have just finished the seventh grade. Because, there was little information about Mukagali Makatayev in the country at that time. Our small village did not have enough books for the poet in the mountains like Karatogan.
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