THE BOOK “KORIFEY”, ISSUED BY THE TURKIC CULTURE AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION, PRESENTED AT THE 12TH BAKU INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR

 On October 21, 2026, within the framework of the 12th Baku International Book Fair, a presentation was held for the book “Korifey” by the renowned Kazakh writer, publicist and statesman Sauitbek Abdrakhmanov, issued in Azerbaijani with the support of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation.

The event featured speeches by the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Professor Aktoty Raimkulova; the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Alim Bayel; the President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Academician Isa Habibbayli; the Director of the Atatürk Center in Azerbaijan, Academician Nizami Jafarov; the author of the book, Sauitbek Abdrakhmanov; as well as the translators Khanim Aydin and Rabiga Nazimgizi.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Professor Aktoty Raimkulova, emphasized the significance of the book “Korifey” in studying and promoting the rich literary and spiritual legacy of the outstanding Kazakh thinker, writer and public figure Abish Kekilbayev.

She expressed her confidence that the publication of the book in Azerbaijani would contribute to promoting the shared cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples and strengthening literary and cultural ties among them. Professor Aktoty Raimkulova also expressed her gratitude to the translators for their valuable contribution to the preparation of the publication.

Other speakers at the event also highlighted the significance of Abish Kekilbayev’s personality and legacy, emphasizing his prominent place in the history of literary and intellectual thought of the Turkic world.

In his remarks, the author of the book, Sauitbek Abdrakhmanov, spoke about the history of the book’s creation, the key stages of Abish Kekilbayev’s life and creative career, and his contributions to Kazakh literature and intellectual thought. The author emphasized that the publication of the book in Azerbaijani is of great importance in introducing Abish Kekilbayev’s legacy to a wider readership.

During the presentation, the translators of the book, Khanim Aydin and Rabiga Nazimgizi, also delivered remarks, sharing their insights into the process of translating the work into Azerbaijani and the significance of this publication for readers.

It should be noted that the presentations of newly published books by the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation will continue as part of the 12th Baku International Book Fair through 26 October 2026.