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Abish Kekilbayev
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| State Secretary of Kazakhstan | |
| In office 30 October 1996 – 29 January 2002 |
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| President | Nursultan Nazarbayev |
| Preceded by | Akhmetzhan Yessimov |
| Succeeded by | Kassym-Jomart Tokayev |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 24 February 2002 – 11 March 2010 |
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| Member of the Mazhilis | |
| In office 9 December 1995 – 30 October 1996 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Constituency | 41st Mangystau |
| Chairman of the Supreme Council | |
| In office 5 February 1994 – 11 March 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Serikbolsyn Abdildin |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Member of the Supreme Council | |
| In office 25 March 1990 – 11 March 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Constituency | 166th Bayanaul (1990) 94th Mangystau (1994) |
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| Born | 6 December 1939 Ondy, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | 11 December 2015 (aged 76) Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Nationality | Kazakh |
| Alma mater | Al-Farabi Kazakh National University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Branch/service | Soviet Army |
| Years of service | 1968–1970 |
| Battles/wars | Sino-Soviet border conflict |
Abish Kekilbayev (born December 6, 1939 – died December 11, 2015) was a famous Kazakh writer and politician. He was also known as Kekilbayuly or Kekilbai. He held important roles in Kazakhstan's government. These roles included being a Senator from 2002 to 2010. He also served as the State Secretary of Kazakhstan from 1996 to 2002. Before that, he was the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Kazakhstan from 1994 to 1995.
During the time of the Soviet Union, Kekilbayev was a well-known writer. His works were very important in Kazakhstan's literature. He also held several cultural and media roles. He was the Deputy Minister of Culture for the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic. He worked as an editor for newspapers like Yegemen Qazaqstan. He also led departments related to literature and culture.
Throughout his life, Kekilbayev received many awards. He was named a Hero of Labour, which is a very high honor. He was also called a National Writer of Kazakhstan. He was recognized as an academic and a professor at universities. His nickname was Abish Tagan.
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Early Life and His Path to Writing
Abish Kekilbayev was born in a village called Ondy. He studied at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. He graduated from there in 1962 with a degree in philology. This field is about the study of language and literature. After graduating, he started his career as a writer for the newspaper Qazaq adebieti.
From 1963 to 1965, he led the literature and art section of the newspaper "Leninshil zhas." Later, he worked for the Ministry of Culture of the Kazakh SSR. Between 1968 and 1970, Kekilbayev served in the Soviet Army. During his service, he was involved in a border event near Lake Zhalanashkol.
Kekilbayev also worked as the chief editor for the Kazakhfilm Aimanov film studio. He helped create many important films. These included "Kyz Zhibek" and "The End of the Ataman." These movies are now considered classics in Kazakh cinema. He also worked in the culture department of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan. As Deputy Minister, he helped build important cultural places. These included the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan.
He also helped young writers grow their talents. Many of them became famous in Kazakh literature. He was a member of international writing committees. He also worked to protect historical and cultural sites in Kazakhstan. Thanks to his efforts, places like Turkistan and Otrar became known worldwide. They were even included in the Silk Road expedition supported by UNESCO.
Abish Kekilbayev's Political Journey
Becoming a Member of Parliament (1990–1996)
In 1990, Kekilbayev was chosen as a Member of Parliament (MP). He joined the Supreme Soviet of the Kazakh SSR. He led the Committee on National Policy, Culture, and Language. He helped create important laws for Kazakhstan. These laws covered topics like the press and protecting historical sites.
From 1994 to 1995, he was the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Kazakhstan. This role was very important for developing Kazakhstan's parliament. Kekilbayev believed that creating a professional parliament was a big step for the country. He said it would help build a new state and democracy.
In May 1995, Kekilbayev became a State Advisor to the President. In December 1995, he was elected to the first Mazhilis. This is another part of Kazakhstan's parliament. There, he led the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, and Security.
Kekilbayev once explained why he entered politics. He said, "I would not have come into politics if I were not a writer." He felt that the problems he thought about as an artist were the same ones he wanted to solve as a citizen.
Later Political Roles (1996–2010)
From October 1996 to January 2002, Kekilbayev served as the State Secretary of Kazakhstan. After that, he became an advisor to President Nursultan Nazarbayev in 2002. In the same year, he was appointed as a member of the Senate of Kazakhstan. He served in the Senate for many years.
In 2004, he joined the Asar political group in Parliament. This group was led by the President's daughter, Dariga Nazarbayeva. Kekilbayev explained his decision. He said his goal was to help society through making laws. He felt the Asar party's goals matched his own.
As a Senator, Kekilbayev was part of several important groups. These included the National Council of Kazakhstan. He also worked with groups that cooperated with the United States Congress and the Japanese Parliament.
In 2009, during the opening of a monument, Kekilbayev spoke highly of President Nazarbayev. He said that the President was a symbol of Kazakhstan's past, present, and future. On March 11, 2010, Kekilbayev finished his term as a Senator.
Awards and Honors
Kekilbayev received many honors for his work. He was given the Order of the First President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. He also received the Order of Otan. These awards recognized his big contributions to Kazakhstan's development. They also honored his work in culture and literature.
President Nazarbayev personally gave him the highest state title, "Kazakhstannyn Enbek Eri" (Hero of Labour). This was for his services to the country and his public activities. The President said that Kekilbayev's work greatly helped strengthen Kazakhstan's independence. It also helped build a new state and shape the country's spiritual life.
Awards from Kazakhstan
- Hero of Labour, 2009
- Orden Otan
- Orden of the First President - Nursultan Nazarbayev
- Astana Medal
- Medal "10 Years of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan"
- Medal "10th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan"
- Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Railway of Kazakhstan"
- Medal "10 Years of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan"
- Medal "10 Years of the City of Astana"
- Medal "20 Years of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan"
- Medal "20th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan"
Awards from the Soviet Union
- Order of the Badge of Honour, 1981
Images for kids
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His own things in the National Museum of Kazakhstan.
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Abish's and his wife's graves in the National Pantheon (Republic of Kazakhstan).
