91st Birth Anniversary of Uzbekali Zhanibekovich Zhanibekov

This year marks the 91st anniversary of the birth of the statesman and public figure, ethnographer Uzbekali Zhanibekovich Zhanibekov.

Uzbekali Zhanibekov made a significant contribution to the revival and development of the national culture, native language, traditions, and customs of the Kazakh people. At Zhanibekov’s initiative, ethnographic museums were opened in many cities of Kazakhstan.

U. Zhanibekov was an expert in museum affairs. Thanks to his efforts, the Azret-Sultan Museum-Reserve was opened.