THE TURKIC CULTURE AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE BOOK “HISTORY OF KAZAKH LITERATURE”

On October 26, 2026, as part of the 12th Baku International Book Fair, the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation held a presentation of “History of Kazakh Literature”, a new publication in its “Scientific Treasures of the Turkic World” book series, authored by Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor Nizami Taghisoy.

The book “History of Kazakh Literature” is intended for literary scholars, Turkologists, researchers in comparative literature, undergraduate and postgraduate students, doctoral candidates, as well as readers interested in the literary and aesthetic heritage of the Kazakh people.

The presentation ceremony, moderated by Farid Huseyn, Chairman of the Youth Council of the Azerbaijan Writers’ Union, featured speeches by Professor Aktoty Raimkulova, President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation; Nizami Taghisoy, author of the book; Academician Mukhtar Imanov, Head of the Department of Azerbaijani Literature at Azerbaijan University of Languages; Adil Jamil, PhD in Philology and poet; and Professor Seyfaddin Rzasoy, Doctor of Philological Sciences. The speakers highlighted the scholarly and literary significance of the publication.

In her opening remarks, Professor Aktoty Raimkulova, President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, emphasized the importance of the publication for the systematic study of Kazakh literature and the promotion of the shared literary and cultural heritage of the Turkic World.

Aktoty Raimkulova noted that “History of Kazakh Literature”, authored by Professor Nizami Tagisoy, provides a comprehensive and chronological examination of the history of Kazakh literature and the lives and creative achievements of its prominent literary figures, from ancient times to the present day. The publication also offers a systematic and conceptual overview of various aspects of Kazakh cultural thought, including the literary traditions of zhyrau and akyn poets.

The President of the Foundation underlined that scholarly publications of this kind serve as valuable resources for a deeper understanding of the literary history of Turkic peoples.

Expressing the Foundation’s respect for the author’s 40 years of scholarly work in bringing the book to fruition, the president of the Foundation congratulated Nizami Taghisoy on the publication of the book. Then, on behalf of the Foundation for Turkic Culture and Heritage, Nizami Taghisoy was presented with a chapan, the traditional national garment of the Kazakh people.

In his speech, Professor Nizami Taghisoy, the author of the book, provided information about the publication’s content, academic objectives, and main areas of research. He emphasized the importance of studying the historical stages of development of Kazakh literature, the creative legacy of its prominent representatives, and the literary and aesthetic thought of the Kazakh people.

The artistic programme of the event featured performances of traditional Kazakh music by Serik Nurmoldayev and Jadra Musrepova, accompanied by the dombra and jetigen musical instruments.

At the conclusion of the event, participants received copies of the new publication signed by the author, and commemorative photographs were taken.