Murat Auezov was not only the son of the historical figure in the Kazakh history, and the most popular classic writer of the XX century, Mukhtar Auezov, but also remained in history as an outstanding writer, cultural expert, diplomat, public figure for the Kazakh people. Murat Auezov was born in 1943 in Merki district of Zhambyl region.

His mother, Fatima Gabitova, is a person of special fate who left an indelible mark on the lives of Bilal Suleyev, Ilyas Zhansugurov and Mukhtar Auezov. Murat Auezov remembers the moral teachings of Fatima Gabitova as follows: “Our mother’s upbringing was so wonderful. We were never told that we were born from different fathers. Had always strengthened our unity. Our elder brother Azat opened our eyes. When there was no book, he would invent stories himself. At that time, we lived only in one room with four white walls. Azat would light a candle on that wall and show various movies with his fingers. He was very talented. He graduated from school with a gold medal. Our relationship with our brother Bolat was also special. We always took care of each other and grew up organized.”

Murat Auezov is the author of more than 200 publications on the theory and practice of the artistic process. He is the author of the monographs: “The Connecting Thread of Times”, “Hippocrene. Walking to the Wells of Time” and one of the compilers of the book “Leaving to Return”.

A man has passed away – a diplomat, philosopher, public figure, but his era, which he sought to make better and more fulfilling for his people to live in, has not passed away. His thoughts, worldview, convictions, world perception, and principles had a significant impact on the formation of the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan. Murat Auezov left an unforgettable mark in the history of Kazakhstan as an outstanding thinker, whose contribution continues to inspire future generations to respect the cultural heritage of our ancestors.

The innovative works and legacy of Murat Auezov are multifaceted, and include an invaluable contribution to the development of Kazakh cultural studies, which helped to shape the national identity of Kazakhstan. His commitment to enlightenment and education as a mentor to young minds, we are sure, will be a good and necessary support for the continuation of his valuable research.

“It is with deep sorrow that we express our sincere condolences on the loss of Murat Auezov, an outstanding Kazakh public figure and cultural critic. His passing is an irreparable loss for the entire Kazakh society and cultural community. In his life, he made efforts to promote culture and art, leaving an indelible mark in the national and world context.

Murat Auezov was not only a candidate of philological sciences, an honoured figure of Kazakhstan, but also a highly respected member of the Eurasian Creative Guild, who made a huge contribution to the development of cultural ties between the countries. His talent, dedication and inspirational leadership will remain in the memory of those who had the pleasure of working and socializing with him.

Our support and our thoughts are with his family, relatives and colleagues during this difficult period. We will remember Murat Auezov as an outstanding figure whose love for art and culture has left an indelible mark on our hearts.” Eurasian Creative Guild (UK)

by Bakhtygul Makhanbetova