The Head of State congratulated the prominent figure of the national art Asanali Ashimov from the bottom of his heart on his 80th birthday and wished him good health and success in his creative work.
The President of Kazakhstan noted that on May 12 in honor of a hero of the anniversary the Almaty Auezov Theater hosted held festive events at a high level.
- Your friends, colleagues and other representatives of the intelligentsia praised your activity. We have known each other for more than 40 years, and during this time, especially during the difficult years of our country’s independence establishment, I have always felt your support, Nursultan Nazarbayev said.
The Head of State also stressed that Asanali Ashimov's creative activity was deservedly noted in the era of the Soviet Union.
- You are the USSR and Kazakhstan’s People's Artist, and was awarded the highest state awards. The name of Asanali Ashimov is the brand of Kazakhstan in the world of cinema. Being the coryphaeus of Kazakhstan’s creative community, the state needs you, the President of Kazakhstan summed up.
Nursultan Nazarbayev, on behalf of himself and on behalf of the state, thanked Asanali Ashimov, noting his current fruitful activity in the theater and cinema.
-According to your contribution to the development of culture and art, for outstanding achievements in the social and humanitarian development, active public service, as well as the wishes of the people, I decided to confer on you the title of "Kazakhstannyn Yenbek Yeri" and I would like to present a special insignia "Golden Star", said the President of Kazakhstan.
In addition, the Head of State drew attention to the active governmental support for the cultural sphere, as well as some provisions of "Look into Future: Improving the Public Consciousness" article.
- Throughout all these years I have not left Kazakhstan's culture without attention. Within the framework of "Cultural Heritage" Program in Kazakhstan, comprehensive work on supporting culture was carried out and is underway. Such facilities as "Astana Opera" and "Kazakhstan" Central Concert Hall were constructed, new creative teams were formed, and theaters were established in all regions of the country. If the state deals only with the economy and does not support art, then all efforts are in vain. We create conditions for popularization and demonstration of Kazakhstan art throughout the world, we introduce our outstanding figures, the President of Kazakhstan said.
In turn, Asanali Ashimov expressed a sense of pride and approval of the activities implemented by the Head of State.
- We travel to different countries with tours and filming. Everyone admires the fact that we have such a President and call your name. The title that you have given me today, I think is an advance. Our work should be exemplary for others. We adhere to your principle "Never Look Back!". We wholeheartedly support your policy and thank you for the support, Asanali Ashimov said.
Nursultan Nazarbayev, drawing attention to transience of time, pointed to the main achievement of our nation - Independence.
- Generally, I am grateful to my contemporaries, among whom there are representatives of intelligentsia, scholars and writers. We have overcome a lot of difficulties. The task was to teach people to live differently. Most people supported us and the country. Among them you are in the forefront, the Head of State concluded.
